EPA: xAI's Memphis data centre broke law with gas turbines
US regulator rules Elon Musk's xAI acted illegally using methane gas turbines at its Tennessee data centres. A win for Memphis activists fighting pollution in overburdened communities.
US regulator rules Elon Musk's xAI acted illegally using methane gas turbines at its Tennessee data centres. A win for Memphis activists fighting pollution in overburdened communities.
A year after Keir Starmer's AI Action Plan, UK firms raised £20bn. Yet, power grid delays and tax policy now threaten Britain's bid to become a global AI superpower. Read the full analysis.
President Trump announces a partnership with Microsoft, ensuring tech giants cover their own soaring electricity costs for AI data centres to protect American households from higher bills.
Grab last-minute tickets for the NBA London game at The O2. See the Memphis Grizzlies face the Orlando Magic on 18 Jan 2026. Prices from £130. Act fast!
California's new 'Drop' platform lets 40 million residents request mass deletion of their personal data from 500 brokers. State claims it's a world-first tool for privacy control.
The AI investment boom, fuelled by debt and soaring to $400bn in 2025, faces a reckoning as revenues fail to cover costs. Experts warn of a market correction with global consequences.
Australia's privacy watchdog launches a compliance sweep targeting estate agents, pubs, and car dealers over personal data collection. Businesses face fines up to $66,000 for failing legal standards. Read the full investigation.
Data from period app Clue shows January 1st sees a global peak in sexual activity, beating Valentine's Day. Experts explain why rest and proximity fuel our libido.
Bromley faces a transformative 2026 with plans for thousands of green belt homes, a controversial 19-storey tower, and new £22m leisure centres. Explore the key projects shaping the borough's future.
Don Bryant, the revered Memphis soul singer and songwriter behind 'I Can't Stand the Rain', has died aged 83. Read tributes and explore his legendary career.
Don Bryant, the revered Memphis soul singer and songwriter behind the classic 'I Can't Stand the Rain', has passed away at the age of 83. Read our tribute to his legendary career.
As Christmas Eve approaches, questions arise over the oversight of Santa's famous 'naughty or nice' list. Who ensures its accuracy and fairness? We investigate the festive data dilemma.
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
Residents of Saline Township, Michigan, are battling a massive data centre backed by tech tycoons, fearing soaring bills, pollution, and the destruction of their rural community. A classic David vs Goliath story unfolds.
US tech stocks led a market sell-off after Oracle lost backing for a $10bn data centre, fuelling investor anxiety over massive AI infrastructure debt. Discover the full impact.
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Hackers accessed viewing habits and search history of Pornhub Premium users. The breach, linked to ShinyHunters, involves data from before 2021. Read the full details.
The MIT community mourns the shocking shooting death of plasma science director Nuno Loureiro, 47. Police are investigating with no suspect or motive yet released. Read the full story.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Citi partners with London Stock Exchange Group to integrate Workspace data, aiming to boost efficiency for its 35,000 investment bankers. Discover the strategic move.
Inside the world's second-largest cricket hall in Falmer, a revolutionary project is breaking down barriers. Square One uses colour-coded nets, microchipped balls, and a new coaching language to make the sport truly inclusive. Could this be the future of
Traders at Croydon's historic Surrey Street Market say £60 parking fines are driving customers away. They are petitioning the council for 30 minutes of free parking to revitalise the struggling town centre.
Discover Chafford Hundred, the Essex commuter town built on a Victorian landfill site. Now 35 years old, it's a thriving hub with Lakeside shopping and nature parks. Explore its remarkable transformation.
An 18-year-old woman has been bailed following chaotic scenes in Manchester city centre where a car was driven erratically into crowds. One man was hospitalised. Read the latest.
Mark Selby held off a fierce Judd Trump fightback to win the UK Championship 10-8, claiming his first Triple Crown title since 2021. Read the full match report from York.
British actor Michael Crawford, famed for 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em', receives a prestigious Kennedy Centre Honour from Donald Trump alongside Sylvester Stallone. Discover the full story and reaction.
KISS bassist Gene Simmons suggests lifestyle choices contributed to bandmate Ace Frehley's fatal fall. The rock legend died aged 74 in October. Read the full story.
The DVSA has confirmed changes to driving and theory test centre hours over the festive period. Check the full list of dates to see if your test is affected.
Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.