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Google’s $15B India Data Center Draws ProtestsTech — 1dFarmer Chandala Sadamma says "I feel like crying" at red-earth scars where her trees stood as Google clears 600 acres in Vizag for a $15B data centre.

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Goodman scraps A$1.2bn Sydney data centre amid backlash — Sep 28, 2026A$1.2bn data centre planned 20 metres from Sydney homes scrapped: Goodman withdraws Project Mars after 374 submissions, only nine in support.

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Nicole Hardy The energy and water demands were always going to be a problem. Glad they're looking elsewhere instead of forcing it through.

Torrential rain floods streets and halts rail in Bilbao and Barcelona — Oct 3, 2026Water hit knee level in Bilbao's centre in under an hour; 137 of 150 Bizkaia weather incidents were in the city after 70-plus mm of rain.

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Marcus Bell Barcelona's streets turning into rivers is a real mess for homes and shops. Authorities did the right thing closing roads early.

AirTrunk plans A$43 billion Japan data-centre expansion amid AI surge — 5dAirTrunk plans to invest up to A$43 billion (about US$30 billion) in Japan over five years, more than doubling its data-center capacity to over 1 gigawatt as demand for AI and cloud computing grows. An additional US$1 billion investment at its Inzai campus will support liquid cooling and high-density AI workloads.

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IJREXCLUSIVE: China Used Military-Linked Kindergarten To Cultivate Ties With Mitch McConnell’s Wife And In-LawsPhilip Lenczycki · 9 min · 1h

Hollande leaves door open to 2027 bid — Sep 28, 2026François Hollande says he may run for French president in 2027 only if he can reach the second round and win, while skipping the centre-left primary.

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Rachel Meyers Only running if victory is assured shows he learned from past overconfidence.

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

EU Proposes Rating System for Data Centers' Energy and Water Use — Sep 21, 2026"Tripling our data centre capacity cannot mean tripling the pressure on our grids, our water and our energy bills," Teresa Ribera said as the EU unveiled 500+ kW data-centre ratings.

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Maya Lindstrom This rating system should push operators to cut waste on power and water before Europe builds out all those new AI centers.

Walgreens signs pact for first India global capability centre in Chennai — Sep 18, 2026Walgreens signs for its first India GCC in Chennai, creating 250 high-value jobs in year one; Tamil Nadu already hosts 350 GCCs, 10% of India's total.

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Health Canada suspends Winnipeg Grifols plasma clinic — Sep 23, 2026Health Canada suspended plasma collection at Grifols’ Taylor Avenue clinic in Winnipeg, citing failures to implement corrective actions and maintain an effective quality management system; the company had already paused collections at its Canadian centres. The suspension follows two donor deaths at Winnipeg clinics, though Health Canada found no link between the deaths and the donation process, and advocates and unions say broader investigations and action against Grifols are needed.

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Canadian Retailers Expand Stores, Products, Digital StrategiesLifestyle — Sep 18, 2026Empire Company Limited is advancing its online grocery strategy by combining Voilà delivery with third‑party platforms to speed growth while improving cost efficiency, leveraging integrated customer data and loyalty programs. Flight Centre Canada is expanding its footprint with two new stores in Toronto and North Vancouver, pairing face-to-face travel advice with digital booking options.

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Daily Caller News FoundationTrump NATO Envoy Tells Nations To Take Responsibility For Expanding EastU.S. Envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker told member states to modernize their military infrastructure in order to move their troops from Western to Eastern Europe. 33m · 2 reads

Cape Town Plans Permanent Confinement for 60 Baboons — Sep 17, 2026Cape Town officials propose relocating about 60 chacma baboons to an Urban Wildlife Centre as an alternative to culling, arguing that urban encroachment has worsened human-wildlife conflicts and welfare concerns; the plan has triggered fierce protests from conservationists and residents who say wild baboons should roam free. Debates over how to manage baboons—relocation, culling, or coexistence—center on how to balance public safety, animal welfare, and the pressures of urban expansion, with calls to secure properties and reduce attractants as part of coexistence strategies.

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Hang Lung Opens 24-Hour Kowloon Bay FootbridgeBusiness — Sep 14, 2026Hang Lung Properties’ Amoy Footbridge opens as a 24-hour, weather-proof pedestrian link connecting Amoy Plaza, the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, and Kowloon Bay MTR Station, and it includes solar panels as part of sustainability efforts under the Energizing Kowloon East initiative. The project underscores nearly five decades of Hang Lung’s footprint in Kowloon Bay and was inaugurated in a ceremony with officials highlighting public-private collaboration to enhance district mobility and integration.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

European stocks fall, banks hit three-month lowFinance — 4dEuropean stocks fell Thursday as banks extended losses to more than three-month lows amid a renewed bond selloff and rising concern over French debt and political risks. Higher oil prices added to fears that inflation could stay elevated and weigh on growth, while investors watched for clues on central-bank policy.

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Fed Minutes and Earnings Reports Set Tone for Busy Week Ahead — Oct 2, 2026Investors are watching next week’s central-bank signals and economic data, including Fed commentary and minutes, services PMIs, and U.S. jobless claims, for clues about interest-rate prospects. Corporate results from Tesco, PepsiCo and others will also be in focus, while the Australian dollar’s recent uptrend faces a test around key resistance and support levels.

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At Least Five Tornadoes Damage Central North Carolina — 22hAt least five confirmed tornadoes hit Central North Carolina on Oct. 11, 2026, flipping vehicles in Fayetteville and prompting a temporary ground stop at RDU.

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IJRAmerica Needs Permitting Reform — With No GimmicksE.J. Antoni · 5 min · 2h

Deported transgender woman from Miami now hides identity in Central African Republic — 4dDaniela Fuentes, a Cuban transgender woman who lived openly in Miami, was deported by the Trump administration to the Central African Republic, where she says she must hide her identity and lives in a compound with other deportees. Her case has raised concerns about U.S. third-country deportations sending vulnerable migrants to places where they have no ties and face little protection from discrimination or abuse.

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Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

California Coast Faces Surf and Flooding AlertsWeather — 3dThe National Weather Service warned of dangerous coastal conditions from Saturday or Sunday through Monday across parts of Northern California and the Central Coast, including sneaker waves, strong rip currents and breaking surf as high as 16 feet. Central Coast areas may also see minor high-tide flooding and beach erosion; officials urged people to stay out of the water and away from rocks, jetties and other exposed shoreline structures.

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Trump describes one central website to replace thousands of government sites — Sep 30, 2026The video shows President Donald J. Trump describing one central website to replace thousands of separate government sites for citizen questions. It is spreading after release from the official account. @WhiteHouse

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Guardians Clinch Third Straight AL Central Title — Sep 25, 2026The Royals and Guardians meet in the final series of the regular season, with Cleveland seeking the AL Central title after securing a postseason berth. Kansas City closes a disappointing season while Michael Wacha pursues a career milestone, and Cleveland’s pitching is expected to anchor its October hopes.

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Darian Mensah throws for 338 yards as No. 6 Miami beats Central Michigan 52-3 — Sep 27, 2026Darian Mensah threw for 338 yards and three TDs and ran for another as No. 6 Miami beat Central Michigan 52-3 to improve to 4-0.

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Nicole Hardy Miami's offense is clicking early, Mensah's dual threat makes them tough to stop this season.

Sandra RhodesZacharia to Debut as White House Press Secretary TuesdayKatie Zacharia, President Donald Trump’s newly chosen White House press secretary, will take to the podium Tuesday. "I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning her term as Press Secretary tomorrow, Columbus Day, and will be doing an introductory News Conference on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. from the Press Briefing Room in the White House. Katie has been with me, in spirit, from the v47m · 2 reads

Florida State expected to host Central Arkansas — Sep 23, 2026Florida State faces Central Arkansas after squandering a 21-point lead in a loss to Alabama, with the matchup offering a chance to rebound and potentially get backup quarterbacks Malachi Marshall and Kevin Sperry into the game. Marshall appears to have an edge in the competition, while Ashton Daniels’ recent interceptions have fueled calls to evaluate other options.

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Uganda Central Bank Raises Reserves, Shilling SlidesFinance — Sep 17, 2026Uganda’s central bank raised the cash reserve ratio from 11% to 13.5% effective Sept. 24 to tighten liquidity as the shilling weakens, with the currency trading around 3,925 per dollar. The move aims to strengthen monetary policy transmission and price stability amid external tensions and higher dollar demand from manufacturers and energy firms.

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Christmas Retailer Gordon Companies Files Chapter 11 BankruptcyBusiness — Sep 16, 2026Gordon Companies, the Buffalo-area owner of Christmas Central, Christmas.com, Northlight and Pool Central, filed for Chapter 11 in the Western District of New York with estimated assets and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million and 200–999 creditors, including FedEx and UPS. The move follows years of operational and legal challenges tied to an underperforming inventory system, and the company says it will continue to operate during restructuring as retailers brace for a cautious holiday season.

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Election Deadlines Near Across Pennsylvania, New YorkPolitics — 1dEarly voting in Central New York runs Oct. 24 through Nov. 1, while Pennsylvania voters must apply for mail ballots by Oct. 27 and ensure completed ballots arrive by Election Day, Nov. 3. In the Philadelphia area, counties use a mix of electronic and paper pollbooks, raising questions about backup plans if check-in technology fails.

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NWS Issues Tornado Warning Across Piedmont CountiesWeather — 2dRain and thunderstorms are expected across the Carolinas this weekend, with some Sunday storms capable of damaging winds or brief tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of central North Carolina, urging people in the affected areas to take shelter.

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IJR‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During PresidencyJillian Butler · 3 min · 18h