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NTT Data nears Anthropic Osaka data center deal — 1dNTT Data and Anthropic near a deal on an Osaka data center of up to $6.3 billion and 500 MW—Anthropic's first dedicated Japan site—with partial operations possible in 2028.

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Ukrainian Drones Strike Sberbank Data Center as Hundreds Near Moscow — 8hUkrainian drones struck a Sberbank data center and a metallurgical facility in Balakovo, while Sberbank said its services continued normally; reports differed on damage and local impacts, including a preliminary report of one death. Moscow’s mayor said 493 drones flew toward the region overnight and 180 were destroyed near the capital; no damage or casualties were reported there, though several airports temporarily closed.

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Sam Okafor One death in Balakovo from these strikes is a reminder that industrial areas pay the price too.

Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says — 1dTanker-tracking data shows a smaller recovery in oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz than Energy Secretary Chris Wright described Monday.

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LSEG Reportedly in Talks for $3.5 Billion Octus Deal — 1dLSEG confirmed Oct. 13, 2026 talks with Permira to buy New York credit-data firm Octus for about $3.5 billion; shares fell roughly 5%.

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Jared Kim billion seems high for Octus unless the data gives LSEG a real edge over rivals in that niche.

Norway Fines Xandr €8.6M Over Grindr Data — 2dDatatilsynet issued its largest fine ever — 92 million kroner (~€8.6M/$9.61M) — against Xandr for sharing Grindr users' sexual-orientation data in ad auctions.

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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.

Gold gains on weaker oil, dollar; US inflation data in focus1 source — 2d

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UK Announces Manchester Synagogue Attack Inquiry — 1dHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a public inquiry into the Oct. 2, 2025 Heaton Park synagogue attack deaths after police said they missed extremist data on the attacker's devices.

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Report: Teen Girls’ LGB Identification Drops SharplyHealth — 2dCDC survey data analyzed by psychologist Jean Twenge show a sharp recent decline in teens identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual, driven largely by ninth-grade girls: their lesbian or bisexual identification fell from 30% in 2021 to 17% in 2025. Researchers say the data do not establish why the decline is occurring; boys’ rates fell more modestly.

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Putin to Meet Officials on Cybersecurity as Kremlin Cites Rising Risks — 5hVladimir Putin plans to meet senior Russian officials to discuss cybersecurity and the risks of states weaponizing artificial intelligence, which the Kremlin says could threaten entire economic sectors. The Kremlin says the meeting is a broader, systematic discussion—not a response to recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian data centers.

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Milwaukee Council Approves Yearlong Data Center PauseTech — 2dMilwaukee approved a temporary ban on new data centers and most expansions while it develops regulations amid concerns about power, water, environmental and neighborhood impacts. Charlotte is weighing an extension of its current pause for up to a year to allow more study and community input before setting rules.

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Google’s $15B India Data Center Draws ProtestsTech — 3dFarmer 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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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.

CtrlS opens Patna center, plans ₹10,000-crore AI factoryBusiness — 22hCtrlS signed a ₹10,000 crore LoI for a 150 MW AI factory in Bodh Gaya and opened a ₹400 crore, 12 MW Patna data centre.

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Sam Okafor A 10000 crore AI factory in Bodh Gaya is promising but they must deliver on local jobs and reliable power.

Aiden Buzzetti warns against China wiring US data centers — 3d

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Data shows thin US fuel stocks if hurricane hits Gulf Coast refineries — 3dAmerica’s fuel supply has little room left to absorb a hurricane that knocks Gulf Coast refineries offline, according to federal data and energy analysts.

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America’s Electric Grid Could Throw Wrench In Big Tech’s AI Dreams — 18hAmerica's power grid may not be able to keep pace with Big Tech's race to build artificial intelligence data centers.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Anthropic says safeguards cut Claude distillation 90%-99% — 1dAnthropic says new safeguards cut data harvested in Claude distillation attacks by 90% to 99%, with reasoning tokens extracted now 10 to 100 times lower.

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Nevada governor joins Trump data center permitting deal amid voter backlash — 5dData centers appear to be becoming a liability for a Republican governor locked in one of the nation's tightest midterm races.

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Senators Want To Make AI Data Centers Pay For The Grid Upgrades Driving Up Your Electric Bill — 5dA bipartisan Senate bill would require AI data centers to pay for the grid upgrades they need instead of passing the costs to families.

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Elena Vasquez AI data centers are using huge amounts of power and pushing up bills for everyone else. Making them cover their own grid upgrades is the right move.

Data shows California leads U.S. states in Gen Z out-migration1 source — 5d

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Reno Will Not Renew Flock Camera ContractTech — 4dReno will not renew its contracts for Flock Safety license-plate cameras and a crime-response drone service, following community concerns about privacy and potential misuse of surveillance data. City staff plan to present a replacement contract on Oct. 21, with officials seeking stronger privacy safeguards, city control of data and audit trails.

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U.S., Eurozone Bond Yields Fall Ahead of CPI — 2dGovernment bond yields in the U.S. and Europe eased as lower energy prices and a retreat in risk appetite supported demand for safer assets. Investors remained focused on U.S. inflation data for clues about central-bank policy, while concerns about French public finances and persistent inflation continued to weigh on Europe’s outlook.

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SWI Group announces €800M funding at €6.1B valuationBusiness — 2dSWI raised €800M at a €6.1B valuation on Oct. 12, lifting equity raised since March 2026 past €1B to fund transatlantic AI data centers.

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Memphis Data Center Fight Erupts Into Protest and Lobby Brawl — 6dA Memphis City Council meeting erupted into protests and a fight Tuesday night after council members postponed a vote on a proposed 12-month moratorium on new data centers. The cou… — by Andrew Powell

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Maya Lindstrom The council needs to stop delaying and actually decide on that data center moratorium before more projects get approved.

Dollar Near 18-Month High Before US Inflation Data — 2dDollar index near 102 holds close to an 18-month high ahead of Wednesday CPI; Fed hold odds near 82% as Brent falls 1.4% on Trump energy ceasefire claim.

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