The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is running into problems because the electric power system in the U.S. is slow to expand. Goldman Sachs warns that the energy needed for data centers and AI technology could be a major delay in the development and use of AI.
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Global power demand for data centers is expected to rise 170% between 2025 and 2030, with the U.S. responsible for over 60% of this increase.
Around $7.6 trillion is planned to be spent worldwide from 2026 to 2031 on computing, data centers, and power infrastructure.
The U.S. has about 2,600 gigawatts of power projects waiting to connect to the grid, which is more than twice the current grid capacity.
It typically takes about five years for power projects to get approved and be ready to operate.
Many power projects face delays or cancellations, often due to local opposition.
A large part of AI infrastructure funding depends on debt, increasing financial risks if projects take longer than expected.
Tech companies may start funding power generation and electrical infrastructure directly to support their data centers.
Utility companies are expected to spend $1.3 trillion from 2026 to 2030, benefiting from AI-driven investment.
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The article tested two AI assistants, OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse, by asking them to plan a trip to the WNBA Finals and organize related activities. Both AIs showed strong abilities in planning and creativity but could not fully replace human judgment or handle all tasks automatically.
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The AI assistants tested were OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse.
The test involved planning a trip to Atlanta for the WNBA Finals and organizing a purple-themed brunch watch party.
Both AIs noticed that Game 3 was moved up a day and that tickets were only available for resale at inflated prices.
Muse offered a colorful recipe booklet, while Dots created a more practical cooking packet for the brunch.
Both assistants produced souvenir programs for the WNBA Finals but had errors in statistics and needed human editing.
Muse tried to complete an online purchase but got stuck at the sign-in page, while Dots directed the user to an app for payment.
Both AI assistants require user approval for purchases and cannot fully complete tasks autonomously yet.
Muse offers free use with optional paid subscriptions, and Dots requires a ChatGPT Pro subscription or business access.
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Republican Senator Susan Collins is facing a close race against Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate election. Collins’s chances depend on voters who supported her before but voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, especially moderate voters and pro-choice women.
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Susan Collins, a Republican, is running for re-election in Maine, a state that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024.
The Maine Senate race is expected to be very close and could affect which party controls the U.S. Senate after the November 3 election.
Collins’s past success is partly due to her moderate image and personal popularity in Maine.
Democrats think Collins is vulnerable this year, partly because of President Trump’s unpopularity.
Collins needs to win support from voters who split their tickets—voting for Democrats in some races and Republicans in others.
Pro-choice women, who supported Collins in the past, may be less likely to support her after her vote to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Polls show mixed support among independent voters, with Collins and Jackson both having chances depending on turnout.
Collins may benefit from voters who also support Democrat Hannah Pingree for governor, who is the leading candidate in her race.
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Charles Booker, a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky, criticizes Senator Mitch McConnell and Congressman Andy Barr for failing to support Kentucky’s needs. Booker argues that McConnell has been absent during important times and Barr supports policies, like tariffs, that hurt Kentucky’s economy and farmers.
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Mitch McConnell has represented Kentucky in the Senate since Booker was born.
McConnell was absent for over 90 days during a critical time for Kentucky and the nation.
Gasoline, diesel, and fertilizer prices rose due to tariffs and conflict with Iran, affecting Kentucky’s economy.
Andy Barr supports President Trump’s tariffs that have increased costs for Kentucky’s workers and farmers.
Barr has served 14 years in Congress and has avoided debates and town halls with Booker.
Kentucky is experiencing problems such as hospital closures, flat wages, and young people leaving.
Booker says he wants to bring strong representation back to Kentucky, focusing on people rather than political insiders.
Booker uses the term "McConnell’s apprentice" to describe Barr, implying Barr would continue current policies.
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Social Security payments for November 2026 will be paid on different dates because of Veterans Day and a weekend. Starting in 2027, Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6 percent due to a cost-of-living adjustment.
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Social Security pays nearly 72 million Americans, including retirees, disabled people, and family members.
November's Social Security payment dates vary: some payments come early on October 30 and November 3, 10, 18, and 25.
Some payments are moved earlier because November 1 is a Sunday and November 11 is Veterans Day.
Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in 2027, higher than the 2.8% increase in 2026.
The average retired worker’s monthly payment will increase by about $75, from $2,095 to $2,170.
The increase is based on inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).
Many people believe the increase may not fully cover rising costs like healthcare and groceries.
Supplemental Security Income maximum payments for individuals will go up from $994 to $1,029 in 2027.
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The article discusses how the U.S. experience with the 2011 intervention in Libya, which resulted in the death of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi and subsequent instability, relates to the current conflict between the U.S. and Iran. It highlights challenges in using military force to change governments and notes President Donald Trump's cautious stance on regime change abroad based on Libya’s aftermath.
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Libya’s leader Muammar Qaddafi was killed in 2011 after a NATO-backed rebellion.
The fall of Qaddafi led to long-lasting chaos, migration issues, and attacks on U.S. interests like the Benghazi diplomatic compound.
The Libya intervention showed limits of U.S. airpower without strong ground support.
President Donald Trump originally supported quick action against Qaddafi but later warned the country could end up worse off.
Similar concerns exist about U.S. military actions in Iran, where there is no large internal opposition to support a regime change.
The Libya operation contributed to political consequences for the Obama administration, including controversies around Hillary Clinton’s email use.
Experts warn that trying to overthrow Iran’s government with air power alone is unprecedented and unrealistic.
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Adrian Ramsay, former co-leader of the Green Party, has asked Green councillors to reject a party motion that calls Zionism racism and supports a single Palestinian state, if rejecting it helps them stay in local government coalitions. This disagreement shows division within the party, as some Green groups have rejected the motion to maintain partnerships with other parties like Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
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The Green Party adopted a motion calling Zionism racism and supporting a single Palestinian state.
Adrian Ramsay opposes this motion and encourages councillors to reject it to keep power locally.
Labour has told local parties to end deals with Greens if they do not disown the motion.
Several Green council groups have already rejected the motion to keep coalitions with other parties.
Ramsay supports a position that both Palestinians and Israelis should have their own states.
Green Party co-leader Zack Polanski supports the motion but wants to amend the call for a single Palestinian state.
Ramsay warned that breaking coalitions could let right-wing parties take control and harm local services.
The debate highlights tensions between national party policies and local political cooperation.
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Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, is gaining strong support among young first-time voters ahead of the general elections. More than 16% of new voters plan to back far-right parties, reflecting a shift toward right-wing views among young Israelis, influenced partly by recent attacks and ongoing security concerns.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir was once rejected from the Israeli army for extreme political views but is now a key government minister.
Over 500,000 first-time voters will participate in the upcoming Israeli election.
Polls show that more than 16% of these young voters support far-right parties, including Ben-Gvir's Jewish Power.
Nearly 75% of young voters identify as right or center-right politically.
Ben-Gvir supports annexing the West Bank, settling Jews in Gaza, and encouraging Palestinians to leave voluntarily.
Western countries have imposed sanctions on Ben-Gvir for his statements against Palestinians.
The October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas influenced many young Israelis to support stronger security measures.
Ben-Gvir’s popularity is higher among young voters than older generations and is seen as a reflection of a 20-year trend toward right-wing views in Israeli youth.
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French President Emmanuel Macron responded to violent nationwide student protests by condemning destruction and promising accountability, while students demand real changes in education. The protests show growing frustration with centrist politics and highlight divisions ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with far-left and far-right parties gaining attention.
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Violent protests across France were sparked by student demands for better education, more teachers, and fairness.
President Macron said those responsible for violence must be punished and victims compensated.
Many young people remain dissatisfied, planning ongoing protests until change happens.
The unrest has increased political divisions before the 2027 French presidential election.
Far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon supports the student movement and leads among voters aged 18-24.
Far-right politician Marine Le Pen focuses on protest violence, framing it as a security crisis.
Macron cannot run again in 2027 due to constitutional limits after serving two terms.
The protests have pushed youth issues into the political spotlight, challenging usual electoral focus on older voters.
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Revolut, a British digital bank, experienced a service outage affecting several of its services on Tuesday morning. Thousands of users reported problems with payments, accessing funds, and customer support, but the company confirmed that customer money and data remained safe.
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Revolut faced a service disruption affecting multiple services on Tuesday morning.
Over 1,500 user issues were reported shortly after 8:00 AM BST on Downdetector.
Services impacted included card payments, transfers, ATM withdrawals, and customer support.
Revolut assured that all customer money and data were secure during the outage.
The company apologized and said it was working to fix the problem as soon as it was identified.
Some users complained on social media about being unable to access funds or make payments.
Revolut is a "neobank" that operates mainly through digital services rather than physical branches.
The bank has over 80 million customers worldwide.
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Turkey's government took control of Halk TV, a popular independent news channel. Amnesty International says this is part of a larger effort to limit independent media in Turkey by detaining journalists and controlling digital platforms.
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Halk TV is one of Turkey’s most-watched independent news channels.
The government appointed state trustees to manage Halk TV.
This takeover is seen as part of a wider loss of media freedom in Turkey.
Since March 2025, restrictions on independent journalism in Turkey have increased.
Amnesty International calls the government’s actions a severe attack on press freedom.
Journalists in Turkey face detentions and other pressures.
Independent digital news platforms are also facing tighter control.
Narrowing the media landscape can lead to more spread of false information.
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President Donald Trump announced a new fuel relief program to help farmers deal with high diesel prices. He made this announcement during a campaign event in Kansas ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Trump announced a fuel relief program for farmers.
The program aims to ease the burden of record-high diesel prices on farmers.
The announcement took place in Kansas on October 20, 2026.
The event was part of President Trump’s midterm election campaigning.
Diesel fuel is essential for farming equipment and transportation.
High diesel prices have been causing financial stress for farmers.
The relief program is intended to support the agricultural community.
The announcement was featured in various news outlets on the same day.
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France has seen a decrease in violence after the government imposed nighttime curfews in Paris and other major cities following widespread protests over the high cost of living. Over 2,500 people have been arrested during the unrest, which included riots, looting, and attacks on public buildings.
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Nighttime curfews started on Monday in cities like Paris, Bordeaux, Nice, and Lyon to reduce violence.
Protests began in September led by students demanding education reforms but expanded to demand solutions for rising living costs.
More than 2,500 people have been arrested, with 67 jailed so far amid the protests.
Around 60,000 police and security forces have been deployed across the country.
Some protests turned violent, causing damage to shops, government buildings, and vehicles.
A historic town hall in Limoges was set on fire during the riots.
French authorities are investigating the fire with counter-terrorism teams involved.
The protests and unrest are happening ahead of the April 2027 presidential election, which follows President Emmanuel Macron’s two terms.
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New research shows that the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused long-lasting harm to sea life, even 16 years after the disaster. The study highlights ongoing environmental damage in the area.
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The BP oil spill happened over 16 years ago in the Gulf of Mexico.
The spill released large amounts of oil into the ocean.
New studies reveal damage to marine animals and ecosystems still exists.
The oil spill's impact is not fully healed despite the time passed.
The Gulf Coast's environment continues to suffer from this event.
Researchers used scientific methods to study the long-term effects on wildlife.
The study emphasizes the need for ongoing environmental protection and monitoring.
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Kemi Badenoch criticized Labour's planned spending cuts as unrealistic and warned that without real cuts, government borrowing costs will remain high. John Healey, the UK Chancellor, ruled out raising the capital gains tax in his upcoming budget and plans to raise revenue mainly through taxing banks.
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Kemi Badenoch said UK borrowing costs are very high, with 30-year government bond yields above 6%, the highest since 1998.
The UK is paying more to borrow money than any other G7 country, more than Greece, Spain, or Germany.
Badenoch argued Labour’s plans to cut spending in the future are based on "fictional" cuts that won’t happen.
The International Monetary Fund recently praised the UK government for reducing the deficit, but Badenoch disagrees with Labour’s spending plans.
Labour has increased spending by over £100 billion in two years.
John Healey will not increase capital gains tax, despite previous cabinet support for it.
The budget’s main source of new money will be higher taxes on banks.
The government plans to reduce its financial buffer from £23 billion to £15 billion.
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French students are protesting against President Macron's policies. The protests show that many students are upset because they face poor housing and poverty.
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French students are holding protests.
The protests are related to education issues.
Students say they are struggling with poverty.
Housing insecurity is a big problem for students.
Alice Cohen-Morzadec is a spokesperson for the French student union.
She says the protests show growing anger at President Macron’s policies.
The protests express student frustration and resentment.
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A Black supporter of President Donald Trump said she was asked to leave a rally for Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio. The woman, a content creator with a large following, said she was surprised and upset by the removal but does not blame the Republican Party overall.
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The woman is a Black content creator and supporter of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
She was removed from Ken Paxton’s rally in San Antonio, Texas.
The removal happened after someone said Paxton’s campaign manager requested it.
She shared videos on TikTok showing her being escorted out and explaining what happened.
She drove two hours to attend the event and has actively supported Republicans, including volunteering for Trump’s campaign.
She showed press credentials from other Republican events but was not given a clear reason for her removal.
The woman said she does not blame the Republican Party but holds the campaign manager responsible.
Ken Paxton is the Texas attorney general and is running for Senate against Democrat James Talarico.
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French authorities arrested a 40-year-old man suspected of starting a fire at the Limoges town hall during protests about high living costs. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that curfews in Paris and other cities helped keep peace overnight, and more curfews might be introduced. In Italy, the government sent 500 troops to Milan due to recent riots and looting.
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A fire damaged the Limoges town hall after protesters forced entry during demonstrations about the cost of living.
A 40-year-old man with a far-left activist background was arrested for the arson attack.
Prime Minister Lecornu said curfews in major French cities helped maintain calm at night.
Some curfews, like in Bordeaux and Nice, will last several days; Paris had a one-night curfew initially.
A police helicopter patrolled Paris’s Place de la République with a spotlight to monitor unrest.
Italy deployed 500 army troops to Milan after two days of riots and shop looting.
Shops and boutiques in Milan’s fashion district closed due to the unrest.
European leaders are discussing EU-UK relations and regional security amid the situation.
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President Donald Trump apologized to a reporter from The Daily Wire after calling her question about France "fake news." The question was about French President Emmanuel Macron blaming the Iran war and Trump for riots in France.
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The incident happened before a rally in Kansas.
A Daily Wire reporter asked Trump about Macron’s statement linking the Iran war and Trump to unrest in France.
Trump initially called the question "fake news."
After learning the reporter worked for The Daily Wire, Trump apologized and said the outlet is "good."
The White House was contacted for comment.
The situation is ongoing and updates may follow.
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A new international dance show called *Subject to Change: A Dance for David Bowie* will debut in Luxembourg in 2028 and later be performed in London and Tokyo. The show uses new choral music and dance to explore Bowie’s many artistic identities, blending his songs with global voices and cultures to create a fresh, collective experience.
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*Subject to Change* is a dance show inspired by David Bowie’s different stage personas like Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke.
It will premiere in Luxembourg in 2028, perform at Sadler’s Wells in London in autumn 2028, and visit Tokyo in 2029.
Spanish choreographer Marcos Morau leads the project, aiming to show how Bowie changed his art and self over time.
The show uses new choir arrangements and incorporates the voice of Spanish singer Maria Arnal.
It focuses on transforming Bowie’s songs by mixing them with choral traditions from around the world.
Morau wants to avoid making a simple tribute and instead create new meanings from Bowie’s work.
Bowie valued the body’s role in performance, using dance and physicality as part of his artistic expression.
The production features iconic visuals like the Tokyo Pop costume designed by Kansai Yamamoto, worn by Bowie as Ziggy Stardust.
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