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☆ I live on a boat with my husband, and weather conditions often threaten our lives. Trusting each other keeps us safe.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Wendy Hawkes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

My husband and I live on a boat, which really challenges our relationship. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Surviving a Category 5 hurricane taught us we could rely on one another even if our lives were at stake. My husband and I have redefined our communication methods to ensure clarity, limit misunderstandings, and amplify unwavering support. In return, my husband and I enjoy a deep, fulfilling bond that makes our special life at sea all the sweeter.

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☆ American Water, largest water utility, hit by cyberattack at time of rising threats against U.S. water supply
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Eric Rosenbaum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

American Water , the largest water utility in the U.S., disclosed that it had been hit by a cyberattack. Hacks targeting U.S. water infrastructure, in particular, have been increasing, with some of the attacks linked to geopolitical rivals of the U.S., including Iran, Russia and China. "All drinking water and wastewater systems are at risk — large and small, urban and rural," an EPA spokesman recently told CNBC. American Water provides drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. It said turning off customer systems was intended to protect data, though it added that it is too soon to know whether any customer information is at risk.

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☆ How one startup is making cleaner asphalt by decarbonizing natural gas
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"Modern Hydrogen produces clean hydrogen without renewable power. We can do this because we split apart natural gas into clean hydrogen and solid carbon," said Tony Pan, CEO of Modern Hydrogen. Natural gas is a cleaner fuel than oil, but it still emits harmful carbon dioxide when burned. Clients put the Modern Hydrogen system, which looks like a large box, where they would normally use their natural gas. Modern Hydrogen is backed by Gates Frontier, At One Ventures, National Grid Partners, NextEra Energy, Miura Group and Irongrey.

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☆ Generac CEO says pressure on the power grid 'is only going to get worse' from weather and technology
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In a Tuesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Aaron Jagdfeld, CEO of generator company Generac , warned that the pressure on the power grid is only going to increase, burdened by a massive crop of new data centers and more severe weather. Although the U.S. is adding more solar and wind power, Jagdfeld noted that these sources are "intermittent by their nature," and the increased demand for technology like artificial intelligence and electric vehicles will continue to weigh on the grid. Another deadly storm, Milton, hit Category 5 status on Tuesday and is predicted to ravage Florida's Tampa Bay region on Wednesday. I mean, the air temperatures are warming, the water temperatures are warming," Jagdfeld said. "We can debate what caused it, but I think the reality of it is the, the outcome is more extreme weather."

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☆ LinkedIn goes deeper into puzzle games with Tango, following success of Queens
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A man opens the LinkedIn social network app on his smartphone at the breakfast table in Berlin on July 5, 2024. Every morning, Emily Ritter spends 15 minutes in bed checking her Instagram, Messages, Slack and Strava apps and playing The New York Times' Connections and Strands games on her phone. LinkedIn, which Microsoft acquired for $27 billion in 2016, rolled out its first three games in May, and Queens has emerged as the hottest of the trio. On Tuesday, the company launches game number four, and it's going deeper into logic puzzles with a title called Tango. The New York Times offers eight games, and made a splash in the market in 2022 with the purchase of viral word game Wordle.

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☆ Plane Train issue causes ‘pandemonium’ at ATL airport
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Marnie Hunter | Sharif Paget | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Shortly after noon local time the airport said in a statement that its Plane Train had returned to a normal schedule “after experiencing a computer issue” earlier Monday. “ATL airport is pandemonium with the train down and masses of people at a standstill in the underground walkway between concourses,” one post said. Just people loading off of escalators down into the train area on the ground,” Ilvonen told CNN. “Honestly the worst congestion and handling of people I’ve ever seen in an airport,” Ilvonen said. It took me an hour to go from B gate to C gate.”The automated train system has been carrying passengers through the airport since 1980.

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☆ Sovereign AI explained: An AI cloud CEO unpacks what's behind the trend
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The company started buying Nvidia GPUs in 2021, getting to the AI cloud computing business earlier than most. CEO J.J. Kardwell describes the company as the largest privately-held cloud computing platform in the world. It also makes the Vultr boss well-positioned to explain a phrase frequently on the lips of AI luminaries like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: sovereign AI. Sovereign cloud is the delivery of cloud infrastructure as a service, typically inside a country. BI: AI computing is extremely energy intensive, and concerns about the US grid abound.

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☆ The world's largest chipmaker TSMC is about to be tested as it uses more and more power
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Helen Li | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

TSMC has high power usage, and Taiwan's tight electricity supply will test its chip production. TSMC aims for net zero emissions by 2050, but renewable energy growth faces hurdles. The surge in energy consumption last year is likely due to the increase in 3nm semiconductor production, the analysts said. In 2021, TSMC announced a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050 through a combination of renewable energy certificates and power purchase agreements. Adding renewable energy supplies would help alleviate this problem, although the island's geography makes it difficult to increase solar and wind power sources.

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☆ Scientists grow mystery tree from 1,000-year-old seed
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Katie Hunt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

But it doesn’t mean that scientists aren’t interested in bringing the past back to life in some form. Dig thisThe tree, which the study authors believe may have a biblical connection, is seen at 12 years old. Remarkably, the tree thrived and now stands 10 feet (3 meters) tall, although it has never flowered or produced fruit. Using DNA sequencing, the researchers identified the mystery tree as part of the Commiphora genus, but its exact species is unknown and likely extinct. Scientists aim to extract DNA from the remains to learn more about those buried there and whether they were related.

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☆ Google is considering nuclear power to feed its energy-hungry AI data centers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Google could one day use nuclear energy to power its AI data centers. Competitors like Amazon and Microsoft are turning to nuclear energy to power their data centers too. AdvertisementIf Google CEO Sundar Pichai's hints on Thursday are any indicator, nuclear energy may one day power some of Google's energy-hungry AI data centers. To be sure, this isn't the first time Google has expressed interest in clean energy alternatives like nuclear energy. In March, Amazon inked a $650 million deal to buy electricity from the Susquehanna nuclear power station, per the Financial Times.

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☆ A week after Helene struck the Southeast, power outages and impassable roads stymie recovery as death toll reaches 200
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Steve Almasy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

In some Georgia counties and one in North Carolina, utilities say more than 90% of their customers are still in the dark. Friends help Sam Soughail, third from left, clear out his Casablanca Cigar Bar in Asheville, North Carolina, on Tuesday, October 1. Mike Stewart/AP Emily Ogburn, right, hugs her friend Cody Klein after he brought her a meal in Swannanoa, North Carolina, on Wednesday. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Hurricane Helene is seen in a satellite photo Thursday afternoon. Marco Bello/Reuters In pictures: Hurricane Helene unleashes its fury Prev NextHundreds of roads remain closed, hampering efforts to send aid to hard-hit communities.

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☆ Deadly Maui fire erupted from earlier blaze believed to have been extinguished, investigation finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

A Hawaiian Electric power line fell early on the morning of Aug. 8, sparking a fire in overgrown brush near the edge of town. Pictures and crosses are displayed at a public hillside memorial to Lahaina wildfire victims on August 1, 2024 in Lahaina, Hawaii. First responders also had trouble getting a firm answer from Hawaiian Electric representatives if the power had been cut to the area. That’s the amount the defendants — including Hawaiian Electric, the state, Maui County, large landowners and others — have agreed to pay to settle claims. Lawyers for people seeking compensation fear allowing insurance companies to sue Hawaiian Electric and others will subvert the deal, drain what is available to pay fire victims and lead to prolonged litigation.

Persons: Josh Green, Mario Tama, — Organizations: Honolulu AP, US, of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives, Maui Fire Department, Getty, Hawaiian Electric, Hawaii Gov, Electric, Hawaii Supreme, policyholders Locations: Honolulu, Maui, Lahaina, Lahaina , Hawaii, West Maui, Hawaii, California, Paradise, Maui County

☆ LVMH and Formula One announce 10-year partnership
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Jake Piazza | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The Race winner trophy is seen in a Louis Vuitton trunk on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Liberty Media -owned Formula One and luxury giant LVMH are entering into a 10-year partnership, according to a joint press release from the companies Wednesday afternoon. The partnership will officially launch at the start of next F1 season and will include "hospitality, bespoke activations, limited editions and outstanding content." The official arrangement will not be the first time that LVMH and F1 have worked together. F1 worked with one of LVMH's brands during last year's Las Vegas Grand Prix and the team-up was a success, according to Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei.

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☆ Archaeologists unearth more than 50 Viking skeletons at huge burial site
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Lianne Kolirin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed more than 50 “exceptionally well preserved” skeletons in a large Viking-era burial ground in the east of the country. The skeletons were buried alongside artifacts from far beyond Denmark’s borders, suggesting Vikings traveled extensively for trade, according to the team from the museum. The conditions at the site are what helped keep the skeletons in such good shape, he said. “We had no clue that there was going to be a burial ground with Viking skeletons there,” Lundø said. A conservator at Museum Odense displays a brooch found in a Viking-age burial site during an interview with journalists in Odense, Denmark, September 25, 2024.

Persons: Michael Borre Lundø, ”, Tom Little, ” Lundø, Tom Little Tom Little, Reuters Lundø, “, Åsum, Lundø, “ That’s Organizations: CNN, Archaeologists, Museum, Vikings, Reuters Archaeologists, Odense, REUTERS, Reuters Locations: Denmark, Museum Odense, Denmark’s, Åsum, Odense, Norway, Asum, Copenhagen, Danish

☆ 5 energy stocks that will get a boost from ballooning electric demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

US electric demand is rising, fueled by everything from data centers to electrified transportation, says BofA. AdvertisementWith resources flooding into infrastructure and tech, US electric demand is charging up. Sempra will rise 13% based on the bank's $94 share target. Northwestern Energy could similarly jump over 13% to reach a $65 price target, Bofa says. TXNM Energy is set to increase 10% from current levels, reaching a price target of $48 per share.

Persons: —, Entergy, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Service, Bank of America, Northwestern Energy, Pinnacle, TXNM Locations: Texas, Montana

☆ Electric bill: Home heating costs expected to rise this winter
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Tami Luhby | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Consumers who heat with electricity will be hit the hardest, with their costs projected to rise 13.6% to $1,208 for the winter season, the association found. The expense of maintaining and upgrading the electric grid is driving up costs, particularly in the West, where fires have ravaged the grid and electric heating costs could soar nearly 23%. The price tag for heating with propane will rise 7.3% to $1,442 this winter, while natural gas users will see a 7.2% increase to $644. Natural gas prices have stabilized but are expected to rise over the winter as US exports increase, said Mark Wolfe, the association’s executive director. But those who heat with oil will catch somewhat of a break after a pricey heating season last year, with costs expected to rise only 6.1% to $1,963 this winter.

Persons: Mark Wolfe, Wolfe, ”, “ Organizations: CNN, Northeast, National Energy Assistance, Association, Consumers, Low Income, Energy Assistance Locations: Midwest

☆ The AI boom turned Nvidia into a trillion-dollar giant. Its next big bet is even more complex.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

In addition to the Computex display, humanoid robots have come up on Nvidia's last two earnings calls. The first is self-driving cars and the second is likely to be humanoid robots. Project Groot, which the company refers to as a "moonshot" initiative, is a foundation model for humanoid robots. AdvertisementIt feels like every player aiming for humanoid robots is in it for themselves, Kapoor said. Simulators are an essential stop on the path to humanoid robots, but they don't necessarily lead to human-like perception.

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☆ Motorsport is trying to reach Net Zero. Could fuels like this, made from air and water, help accelerate the journey?
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

“I believe all fuels will be made in this way, and we won’t be using fossil fuels anymore at all. Zero continued its foray into motorsport in April, linking up with 2B Autosport to become the first synthetic fuel partner in rally car racing. Zero PetroleumZero could perhaps seek to emulate P1 Fuels, a synthetic fuel firm that is already an established player in the industry. Porsche announced this year that the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – a one-make stock car series – would run exclusively on synthetic fuels produced at the Haru Oni plant. In addition, some experts suggest that electric power, a significantly cheaper alternative to synthetic fuels, would be a much more efficient way of decarbonizing the sport than synthetic fuel.

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☆ UK coal-burning for electricity to end as last power plant shuts down
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Britain’s last coal-fired power plant will close on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation that sparked the Industrial Revolution. The Ratcliffe-on-Soar station in central England is to finish its final shift at midnight, after more than half a century of turning coal into power. The UK government hailed the closure as a milestone in efforts to generate all of Britain’s energy from renewable sources by 2030. We owe generations a debt of gratitude as a country.”An aerial view of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station emitting steam on January 10, 2024 in Nottingham, England. An archive image dated to 1964 of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station under construction.

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☆ What might come next as Hezbollah reels from Nasrallah’s killing and Israel mulls the possibility of a Lebanon ground incursion?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Israel has warned that a “new era” of war was beginning with its “center of gravity” moving north, in a reference to the Lebanon border. Israel has raised the possibility of a ground incursion into Lebanon, which, if undertaken, would be the fourth Israeli invasion of the country in the past 50 years. Men rest on mattresses near the sea in Beirut, Lebanon, after being displaced by Israeli airstrikes on September 28, 2024. The US sees the possibility of a limited ground incursion into Lebanon as Israel moves forces to its northern border, CNN reported earlier, citing a senior administration official and a US official. But the officials stressed that Israel does not appear to have made a decision on whether to carry out a ground incursion.

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☆ The U.S. wants to triple nuclear power by 2050. America's coal communities could provide a pathway.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Spencer Kimball | Gabriel Cortés | Gabriel Cortés Is A Data Visualization Journalist For Cnbc. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

The U.S. needs to add 200 gigawatts of nuclear, Goff told CNBC in an interview. “A lot of the data centers are coming in and saying they do need firm, 24/7, baseload clean electricity,” Goff said. But restarting reactors in the U.S. will only provide a small fraction of the nuclear power that is needed, he said. From coal to nuclearCoal communities across the U.S. could provide a runway to build out a large number of new nuclear plants. Between coal and nuclear sites, the U.S. potentially has space for up to 269 gigawatts of additional nuclear power.

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☆ These are September’s top-performing S&P 500 stocks. Where analysts see them going next
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Most analysts think that September's top-performing stocks could continue their ascent. September is a traditionally dicey for stocks: It's the worst month of the year for the S & P 500 , according to the Stock Trader's Almanac . With October right around the corner, CNBC Pro used FactSet data to screen for this month's top-performing stocks in the S & P 500 and find out where analysts see them going next. Constellation Energy is up more than 30% on the month, making it September's second-highest performer in the S & P 500. Power company Vistra has surged nearly 196% in 2024, and it's the top performer in the S & P 500 this month.

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Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo was dismissed Thursday by the Red Bull Racing junior team effectively immediately, ending his second stint in the sport with an unusual mid-season departure. The move comes as the once-dominant Red Bull faces fresh struggles in the 2024 championship, and difficult questions about its future. The RB team is known for auditioning potential candidates to promote to the senior Red Bull team. Ricciardo began driving for the Red Bull junior team in 2011 before getting promoted to the senior team in 2014. Mekies welcomed Lawson, who has impressed leaders of the Red Bull team while occasionally subbing in for one of its drivers.

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☆ 3 market experts share the 8 companies that will profit the most from AI's insatiable energy appetite
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Christine Ji | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Moody's estimates that between 2023 and 2028, the electricity usage in data centers will grow 43% yearly. That's not including the energy-intensive process of constructing even more data centers, which Big Tech is scrambling to do. Business Insider spoke with three market experts to get their thoughts on what companies are best positioned to succeed as AI's appetite for energy strains existing infrastructure. Baker is betting on the utilities and cooling solutions providers that service the energy needs of data centers. New infrastructure needs to be built out, and the existing infrastructure needs to be bolstered, according to Wilhelmus.

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