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Jul 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pennsylvania's Big Bet on AI: Who's Investing and Why?

Big things are happening in Pennsylvania. A bunch of tech and energy companies are putting a lot of money into making the state a major player in artificial intelligence (AI). This is all part of a bigger plan to make sure the United States stays ahead of China in the AI game. The event where this was announced was the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pi...

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Jun 22 2025BUSINESS

Tensions in the Middle East: Oil Prices on the Rise

The Middle East is heating up, and so are oil prices. The US has taken a big step by bombing Iran's nuclear sites. This move has raised the stakes, and everyone is wondering how Iran will react. The world is watching to see if Iran will hit back, maybe by targeting oil facilities or ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a big deal. It's a narrow...

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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

The Big Talk: Trump and Putin's Energy Pause Plan

On a Tuesday, two powerful leaders, Trump and Putin, had a lengthy chat. The main topic? The ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump had an idea: a temporary halt on attacks targeting energy infrastructure. Putin seemed to back this plan, but there was no solid promise. The White House shared that both leaders want this war to end. They think the resources spent on fight...

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Feb 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI on the Hunt for New Homes in America

Across America, people are looking at huge maps and lists. People are thinking big, talking about the future, and planning ahead for a massive project. The project's about finding new homes for AI, and it's called "Stargate. " It's a partnership between OpenAI, Oracle, and Softbank. Money is involved. A lot of it. 500 billion dollars, to b...

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Sun Shines on Florida: Why Solar Power Might Be the Solution

Florida, the Sunshine State, faces a paradox. With its vibrant economy and low taxes, it attracts many. But when it comes to energy, Floridians are stuck with an outdated system. Hurricane Milton slammed Florida in October. It left 3 million people in the dark. This is not just about the storm. It shows the problems with Florida's power grid. The pr...

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Dec 25 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Massive Russian Attack on Energy During Christmas

This Christmas morning, Ukraine woke up to a harsh reality. Russia unleashed a wave of missiles and drones targeting the country's energy infrastructure. The attack was so massive that it included 78 missiles and 106 drones, according to Ukraine's air force. The strikes hit several regions, including Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Poltava. Ukraine claims to have intercepted ma...

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Faces Massive Attack: Russia Targets Energy with Missiles and Drones

On Friday, Russia launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, firing 93 cruise and ballistic missiles along with almost 200 drones. This attack was one of the most intense strikes on Ukraine's energy sector since the start of the full-scale invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the country's defenses intercepted 81 missiles, including ...

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

Putin’s Hypersonic Threat: Kyiv’s Energy Crisis Escalates

President Vladimir Putin recently made a chilling threat. He warned that Russia might use its powerful new hypersonic ballistic missile, named Oreshnik, against targets in Kyiv. These targets could be military sites, industrial buildings, or decision-making centers. Putin believes this is a response to Ukraine using western long-range missiles against Russian targets...

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Nov 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Power Needs of AI Data Centers: A Growing Challenge

Ever stopped to think about how much electricity those big data centers that power our daily online activities actually use? Well, get ready for a surprise! With artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, data centers are becoming gigantic power guzzlers. They're so big that soon, a single one could use more electricity than entire cities or even states like Pittsburg...

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Russia's Biggest Attack Yet: Ukraine's Power Under Fire

Russia launched a huge number of missiles and drones, targeting Ukraine's power plants. This was one of the biggest attacks since the war began. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the attack happened overnight and into the morning. Ukrainian air defenses managed to shoot down many of the missiles and drones. The energy minister, German Galushchenko, said ...

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