energy
How politicians and governments around the world are dealing with climate change, solar energy and harnessing renewable resources.
Why Is Maryland Powering Virginia’s Data Centers Instead of Building a Smarter Grid?
The story is as maddening as it is predictable: Marylanders could end up paying $800 million to power Virginia's data center boom—a surge of AI-driven server farms whose insatiable appetite for electricity is pushing our grid to its limits. Meanwhile, cutting-edge solutions like sodium-ion batteries and micro nuclear reactors, widely adopted in Europe and Asia, remain frustratingly sidelined here in the United States.
By Michael Phillips7 months ago in The Swamp
BBC Verify Analysis on the Claim of Shooting Down Five Indian Warplanes, Including Rafale – and the Story of the Bathinda YouTuber
Pakistan's Claim In May this year, Pakistan’s military claimed that it had shot down five Indian Air Force jets. Before this, the Indian military had claimed to have struck nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
I Made My First $500 Online Without a Degree — Here’s the Step-by-Step Truth
I never thought I’d make real money online — until I did. Let me be clear: I’m not a digital nomad. I didn’t go viral on YouTube. I wasn’t “lucky.” A year ago, I was broke, confused, and running out of options.
By Zabih hijran7 months ago in The Swamp
Air India Flight 171: The Mysterious Fuel Cutoff That Led to Disaster
1. A Catastrophe Minutes After Takeoff On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171—a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner—crash-landed into a residential hostel in Ahmedabad just 30 to 40 seconds after takeoff. The plane was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Of those aboard, 241 perished, and 19 were killed on the ground, with dozens more injured. Only one passenger survived, later identified as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh .
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
"Under Watch"
Facial recognition technology was only seen in action films and airport security systems a few years ago. By 2025, you can find it in your neighborhood grocery store, on your corner, and even at work. Western democracies have long defended freedom and privacy, but a new age of surveillance, driven by AI, biometrics, and predictive analytics, has begun.
By Tousif Arafat7 months ago in The Swamp
Trump's Frustration with Putin and the Uncertain Future of the Russia-Ukraine War
The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to test the diplomatic resolve of world leaders, with recent developments highlighting growing frustration in the United States. President Donald Trump, who once vowed to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, now faces mounting obstacles in his attempts to broker peace. Despite multiple rounds of negotiations and increasing diplomatic engagement, a ceasefire remains elusive as Russia intensifies its military campaign against Ukraine.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
Back to Stone Era
In an age where technology reigns supreme and global superpowers flex their military muscles through satellites, artificial intelligence, and hypersonic missiles, a silent force is emerging—one so terrifying that it could erase centuries of human advancement in a matter of seconds. This isn’t fiction. It’s not a futuristic tale. It’s a reality knocking on our digital doors. And it might just send us spiraling back to the Stone Era.
By Keramatullah Wardak7 months ago in The Swamp
Investors traded a record $6.6 trillion worth of stock in the first half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, "Global Stock Trading Hits Record $6.6 Trillion" Global stock markets witnessed an unprecedented surge in activity in the first half of 2025, as total trading volumes soared to a record \$6.6 trillion. This milestone, the highest half-year figure in history, reflects heightened investor engagement driven by a mix of economic optimism, technological advancements, and a new wave of retail participation reshaping the financial landscape.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
“What If the Sun Didn’t Rise Tomorrow? The Chilling Reality We’re Not Ready For”
🌑 What If the Sun Didn’t Rise Tomorrow? The Chilling Reality We’re Not Ready For You wake up. It’s morning… but it’s pitch black. No sunrise. No light in the sky. No birds chirping. Just darkness — deep, endless, cold.
By James World 7 months ago in The Swamp
Johnson pushes to get House GOP holdouts to back tax bill
**Johnson Pushes to Get House GOP Holdouts to Back Tax Bill** House Speaker Mike Johnson is intensifying efforts to rally support among Republican holdouts in the House of Representatives as the GOP attempts to pass a significant tax package. The bill, which has been a priority for House Republicans, includes extensions of business tax breaks, increases in the child tax credit, and measures aimed at economic growth. However, internal party divisions have threatened its passage, with several conservative members withholding their support.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
