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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

UK and US unveil nuclear energy deal promising thousands of jobs

The move is expected to generate thousands of jobs and strengthen Britain's energy security. It is expected to be signed off during US President Donald Trump's state visit this week, with both sides hoping it will unlock billions in private investment. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the two nations were "building a golden age of nuclear" that would put them at the "forefront of global innovation".
World news
Startup companies
fromFortune
4 days ago

Opendoor brings back its founders plus a new CEO from Shopify-who could earn $2.8 billion if he sends the stock soaring | Fortune

Opendoor grants new CEO Kaz Nejatian a performance-heavy compensation package potentially worth $2.78 billion and nearly 12% ownership, contingent on significant stock-price gains.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Gibraltar government backs plans to build 250MW datacentre on island to tap into AI boom | Computer Weekly

Funded entirely by private investment and backed by the government of Gibraltar, the Pelagos Data Centres Project represents a transformative step for the territory's digital and economic landscape. It will also make an important contribution to meeting Europe's demand for datacentre capacity, positioning Gibraltar as a significant new node in Europe's digital infrastructure that can serve the broader needs of the UK and continental Europe.
Miscellaneous
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Meta picks Pimco, Blue Owl for $29 billion data center deal

Meta Platforms is financing a $29 billion data center expansion to boost artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Pimco and Blue Owl Capital are leading the financing, with $26 billion in debt and $3 billion in equity.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Rocket Report: SpaceX won't land at Johnston Atoll; new North Sea launch site

"It is a historic step that reinforces our nation's autonomy in access to space and assigns us a strategic responsibility towards Europe," said Avio CEO Giulio Ranzo. "We are ready to meet this challenge with determination, and we are investing in technologies, expertise, and infrastructure to ensure a competitive service."
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The public sector can't do it alone: A new era for global development

In this new world, there's a simple truth: the public sector can't do it alone. Mobilizing private capital is no longer an option; it's essential.
US politics
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Is Private Capital Up to a Texas-Sized High Speed Rail Challenge Now That the Feds Have Pulled Out? - Streetsblog USA

Texas Central high-speed rail project faces political hurdles but now has new private backing, which may lead to progress in its development.
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