Año: 2025

'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre

‘I can’t drink the water’ – challenges facing communities near US data centres

In communities across the United States, the rapid expansion of data centers—those massive, warehouse-like facilities that store and process the world's digital information—has brought with it a mix of economic opportunity and environmental concern. For some residents living near these sprawling complexes, the benefits of high-tech investment are increasingly overshadowed by fears about local resources, particularly water.The modern digital economy runs on data, and data centers are the backbone that keeps the internet, cloud computing, streaming, and countless other services running 24 hours a day. But keeping these enormous facilities operational, especially cooling their vast arrays of servers, requires enormous…
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Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks

Authorities arrest four in M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks case

Law enforcement officials have confirmed the arrest of four individuals in connection with recent cyber-attacks that affected prominent UK retail chains Marks & Spencer and Co-op. The coordinated actions represent a significant step in the ongoing efforts to tackle cybercrime, which continues to pose serious challenges to businesses and consumers alike in an increasingly digital world.The arrests were the result of an intensive investigation led by cybercrime units, working alongside private sector security experts, who traced the attacks back to a group suspected of orchestrating malicious online activities aimed at disrupting operations and extracting sensitive data. These cyber-attacks, which targeted…
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96-year-old shares what she does to keep life vibrant. You start doing it now

96-year-old’s vibrant life habits you can follow now

In a world where longevity is increasingly celebrated, people often wonder what it takes not just to live longer, but to live well. While many focus on diet, exercise, and medical advances, there’s something far simpler—and yet deeply profound—that one 96-year-old woman credits for her vibrant, joyful life: staying curious, engaged, and positive no matter the circumstances.Her approach to life offers not just inspiration but practical wisdom that can be embraced by anyone, regardless of age. In her nearly ten decades on Earth, this remarkable woman has witnessed wars, economic downturns, social revolutions, and technological transformations beyond what most of…
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Critics slam Mexico’s gentrification protests as xenophobic. Activists say they’re fighting for their human rights

Gentrification protests in Mexico: Critics see xenophobia, activists highlight rights defense

In Mexico, there is growing unrest regarding the effects of gentrification, as local inhabitants express their worries about being pushed out, increasing living expenses, and the decline of community character. Although some opponents have described these demonstrations as xenophobic, the core activists contend that their efforts are a protection of essential human rights, not an assault on foreign people or cultures.The controversy, playing out in neighborhoods across Mexico City and other urban centers, reflects a growing global challenge: how to balance the influx of new residents, often from wealthier countries, with the rights and stability of long-established local communities. As…
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South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite

HIV epidemic concerns rise in South Africa as US aid declines

In South Africa, one of the countries most heavily affected by the global HIV epidemic, a wave of concern is sweeping through communities, health organizations, and advocacy groups. This anxiety stems from recent cuts in United States government funding that has, for years, played a critical role in the country's fight against HIV and AIDS. With financial support shrinking, many fear that the progress made over decades in reducing HIV infections could be at risk, potentially leading to a resurgence of new cases and a weakening of prevention and treatment efforts.For over two decades, South Africa has been at the…
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