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May 20 2026POLITICS

Energy Projects Get a Boost When Permits Are Clear

Energy projects across the United States can move faster if the rules for getting permits are made simpler and more reliable. Even when politics is heated, many lawmakers agree that better permitting would help build new power plants and offshore wind farms. If the current Congress acts before its t

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

Power Plants Face a Costly Gamble: Gas or the Future?

Energy companies are investing heavily in natural gas power plants, betting they’ll stay profitable for decades. But here’s the catch—renewable energy is getting cheaper by the year, and soon, running a new gas plant might cost more than powering it. Gas plants once looked like a smart upgrade from

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Urgent Fix Needed for Vulnerable Exchange Servers

Microsoft’s latest alert focuses on a critical flaw, known as CVE‑2026‑42897, that targets on‑premises Exchange Server installations. The bug allows attackers to send a specially crafted email that, when opened in Outlook Web Access, can run malicious JavaScript right inside the user’s browser. Bec

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Apr 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Wants You to Treat Copilot as Real, Not Just a Joke

Microsoft has decided that its AI helper, Copilot, should be taken seriously. Earlier, the software carried a warning that it was “for entertainment purposes only. ” The company now says that statement is old news and will be updated soon. The warning first appeared when Copilot was a simple

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft fixes confusing AI rules after users call it out

Microsoft just changed how it talks about its Copilot AI after people noticed a strange phrase in the rules. The company used to say Copilot is "for entertainment purposes only, " which sounded like it was just a fun toy. But Microsoft actually sells Copilot as a serious tool for work. Now, after us

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Copilot’s “Fun‑Only” Warning: What It Means for Users

Microsoft has added a clear caveat to its Copilot service: it is meant for entertainment, not critical decision‑making. The company’s latest terms of use state that the tool can err and should not be depended on for serious advice. Users are urged to exercise caution and use the product at their own

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft’s Copilot faces a reality check from its own rules

Microsoft spent massive amounts of money to make Copilot a standard feature in its products. Ads called it an essential AI helper for work. But its own terms quietly say something very different. A hidden clause in the fine print calls Copilot “for entertainment use only” and warns users not to trus

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Apr 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Secures Big Texas Power Deal for Data Centers

Microsoft is closing a huge agreement to lock in a steady electricity supply for its growing data‑center needs. The deal involves a new gas‑powered plant in West Texas that will deliver 2, 500 megawatts of power—one of the largest projects in the state. The project is valued at about $7 billion and

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Mar 15 2026FINANCE

Oil and Markets: A Week of Big Warnings

Energy leaders say a new oil shortage could hit soon, sparking worry among investors. The big banks are tightening rules on how much money can leave investment funds, which could slow the flow of capital into markets. One top banker has raised his outlook for oil prices, hinting that the marke

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Mar 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft’s New Health Buddy Helps You Read Your Medical Reports

Microsoft has rolled out a fresh health feature called Copilot Health that works inside its AI helper. The tool sets up a safe area where people can bring in lab numbers, medical files and data from smart watches to see what it all means. The launch will happen slowly, so not everyone can use it rig

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