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AI Data Centers Reshape Global Energy Markets in 2026
AI data centers are projected to consume 1,000 TWh globally in 2026, doubling by 2030. This surge strains grids, drives gas and nuclear buildout, and reshapes geopolitical competition for clean energy. Learn how nations are...
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Kenneth Law Pleads Guilty to 14 Counts of Aiding Suicide
Kenneth Law pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide after selling lethal sodium nitrite kits online to over 1,200 buyers in 41 countries, linked to 131 deaths. Sentencing set for September 2026.
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The Great Reshuffle: US Tariffs Redraw SE Asia Supply Chains
US tariffs on China hit 40%+ in 2026, redrawing Southeast Asia supply chains. Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia win FDI but face transshipment penalties, semiconductor tariffs, and oversupply risks. Analysis of winners,...
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New Silk Roads: Critical Mineral Supply Chains Rewire Global Trade in 2026
In 2026, the MSP evolved into FORGE with $30B in commitments, while China's export controls on gallium and germanium triggered sixfold price spikes. New processing hubs in Canada and Chile aim to break Chinese dominance of...
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AI Productivity Paradox: Why 2026's Tech Boom Isn't in the Data
In 2026, AI boosts individual worker efficiency by up to a day per week, yet total factor productivity remains flat. The San Francisco Fed's J-Curve theory suggests macro gains may be years away. Explore the paradox,...
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Critical Minerals: US-EU Alliances Reshape Supply Chains in 2026
China controls 85% of rare earth processing. In 2026, the US and EU launch FORGE, Project Vault, and 60 Strategic Projects to build alternative critical mineral supply chains. Can Western alliances reduce dependence?