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Crypto mining company announces game-changing project that could transform industry: 'A data-driven, replicable model'

Canaan Inc.'s new proof-of-concept partnership with Bitforest Investment aims to recover heat from their Avalon computing ...
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Mark Zuckerberg gets Wall Street approval on aggressive Meta spending: 'We will continue to invest very significantly'

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to lean in on AI spending in 2026 with the apparent approval of investors, according to CNBC. On Jan. 28, Meta reported its fourth-quarter earnings and disclosed plans ...
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Researchers discover invisible hazard lurking on seemingly harmless surfaces: 'Interact closely'

The study found that viruses in the plastisphere carry out a process called horizontal gene transfer. In that process, ...
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Elon Musk raises eyebrows with unexpected announcement about long-awaited Tesla tech: 'This doesn't seem to be the solution'

"Today's news that the 'design is almost done' contrasts with his claiming that the design was 'finished' back in July 2025," ...
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Toyota overthrows rival's success as country's favorite EV brand — here's who the brand is targeting next

Toyota has officially overtaken Nissan as Japan's top-selling domestic electric vehicle brand for the first time.
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Experts issue urgent warning about looming threat to US water supply: 'It does not protect the system'

Less snowfall across the U.S. doesn't just mean fewer snow days and sledding opportunities; it could also massively impact the nation's access to water.
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Families scramble as worsening crisis forces kids to miss school — here's what's happening

Prolonged drought has affected students in Meru County, Kenya, forcing them to abandon their studies and help their parents ...
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Lawmakers spark backlash with controversial proposals impacting everyday shoppers: 'An unnecessary source'

Washington has made several changes regarding single-use plastic bags in recent years. In 2020, the state legislature passed ...
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Researchers warn Arizona officials that some towns are sinking 2-plus inches a year: 'There's gaps, there's cracks'

A recent study by Arizona State University revealed how quickly groundwater from the Colorado River Basin has been depleting.
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Investigation uncovers massive operation following disturbing discovery in underground stores: 'Intact pieces … are used as a status symbol'

California authorities uncovered and disrupted several major wildlife trafficking operations, including one that internationally trafficked illegal products made from endangered species.
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Onlooker sparks outrage with photos of tourist's thoughtless behavior at US national park: 'Should immediately be barred'

Photos were posted of tourists taking pictures on a protected tundra ecosystem in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Scientists discover concerning threat during pregnancy: 'A particularly sensitive window'

Researchers discovered a troubling link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and gestational diabetes.