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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In January, consumption remained weak in supermarkets and shopping centers, but rebounded in wholesalers

Consumption in January showed a decline in supermarkets and shopping centers, while there was a slight recovery in wholesale outlets according to INDEC data.

Mar 20 • 21:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

While in Western Europe cocaine breaks records, Slovakia remains a methamphetamine kingdom. What do new data reveal about drug use?

New data highlight Slovakia's ongoing struggle with methamphetamine use, remaining a leading country in its consumption within Europe, as Western nations see rising cocaine usage.

Mar 18 • 06:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

AI comes with a hefty charge. Are you the one who gets stuck with the bill?

A report discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence on electricity bills, warning that the AI boom could lead to significantly higher energy costs for American households.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

The Hidden Problem of Data Centers Revealed – Could Cause a Crisis

Researchers at the University of California warn that data centers could consume as much cooling water as the entire city of New York in the near future.

Mar 12 • 07:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women's deaths from alcohol consumption increase by 20% in a decade in Brazil

Deaths attributable to alcohol use among women in Brazil have risen by 20% from 2013 to 2023, according to Cisa data.

Mar 10 • 20:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state welcomes the planned data center's high electricity consumption

The Estonian government supports the establishment of a new data center in Läänemere, which is expected to significantly consume electricity, aligning with the country's energy production capabilities.

Mar 10 • 19:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Latest Photonic Chip Declares Traditional Processors Obsolete. Is This a Breakthrough in AI?

Research from the University of Sydney introduces a revolutionary photonic chip that utilizes photons for computations, potentially resolving energy consumption and heat issues in artificial intelligence.

Mar 10 • 14:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

New chip calculates at the speed of light. The photonic processor could change the future of AI

Researchers from the University of Sydney have developed a photonic chip that could revolutionize AI by performing calculations without heat emissions, addressing significant energy consumption issues in traditional data centers.

Mar 10 • 14:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Hamburg: a new data center may positively affect consumer electricity bills

A proposed massive data center in Estonia could significantly increase electricity consumption but may also beneficially influence other consumers' electric bills.

Mar 10 • 11:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

SK Hynix Develops World's First 'High-Speed, Low-Power' 10-Nanometer 6th Generation DRAM

SK Hynix has developed the world's first low-power DRAM using a 10-nanometer 6th generation process, capable of enhancing data processing speeds and reducing power consumption significantly.

Mar 10 • 08:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A massive complex is rising in southern Finland, with electricity consumption reaching new heights - This is what it looks like

Microsoft is constructing some of Finland's largest data centers in Vihd, Espoo, and Kirkkonummi, with their electricity consumption set to be addressed through renewable energy purchases.

Mar 8 • 08:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alarm data: a province imposes controls on pregnant women due to the increase in drug consumption during pregnancy

Mendoza, Argentina, has implemented mandatory drug testing for pregnant women in public healthcare institutions due to rising concerns about drug use among this population.

Mar 4 • 18:38 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Access to power must become more difficult, immediately!

A proposal regarding permit requirements for data centers is set to go before the Norwegian Parliament, aiming to enforce stricter evaluations of major energy consumption.

Mar 4 • 13:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Digital Summit: Are Data Centers Really the Solution?

The article discusses the crucial role of data centers in the digital economy and the related challenges of high energy and water consumption, prompting the German government to develop a data center strategy.

Mar 3 • 16:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Economic Growth Rated Four Out of Five: Very Good Data on Poland's GDP

Poland's economy demonstrated positive growth with a reported 4% increase in GDP at the end of 2025, influenced by strong private consumption and investment factors.

Mar 2 • 09:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Arab Digital Sovereignty: Are We Just Data Consumers?

The article discusses the shift in the Arab region's perception of data sovereignty and its movement from being mere consumers to becoming producers of digital assets.

Mar 1 • 07:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does Prohibition Pay Off? The Latest Data from the Largest Cities Surprises

New data from Poland reveals that the economic costs of alcohol consumption range from 0.9% to 2.5% of GDP, amounting to significant figures that could exceed 100 billion PLN by 2026.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does Prohibition Pay Off? Data from Major Cities Surprises

A report highlights the significant economic and social costs associated with alcohol consumption in Poland, estimating that these costs could exceed 100 billion PLN by 2026.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Will investigate the concession system: Fears for data centers in 'every nook and cranny'

Norwegian political parties SV and Høyre propose a concession system for data centers to manage their growth amid rising electricity consumption and environmental concerns.

Feb 24 • 12:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

RTU's ambitious project - microchip testing center in Ķīpsala

RTU experts are developing communication technologies to improve data center efficiency and reduce energy consumption in the operation of AI systems.

Feb 23 • 05:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Mobile internet usage in Lithuania is growing rapidly, but experts warn - network expansion is stalling

Mobile internet usage in Lithuania is on the rise, but experts caution that network expansion is facing significant challenges due to inadequate investment.

Feb 18 • 11:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Can Coffee Affect Dementia Risk: Here's What Scientists Say

New data suggest that regular caffeine consumption may be linked to a lower risk of dementia and a slower decline in cognitive functions.

Feb 18 • 08:47 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

India is ideal for data centers – top entrepreneur

A leading entrepreneur asserts that India is an optimal location for artificial intelligence data centers due to the significant consumption of AI technology within the country.

Feb 18 • 07:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rice India: How much rice does an Indian consume in a year?

A new report on Rice Consumption in India reveals the annual rice intake per person, addressing rural-urban data and overall food consumption, including popular dishes like biryani and bhaat.

Feb 17 • 10:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A new phenomenon will soon be seen in electricity prices: 'But how much?'

The potential establishment of major data centers in Finland could have a significant impact on electricity prices, raising concerns among consumers about affordability.

Feb 17 • 08:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Do our phones have value without the internet?

The article explores the inherent value of smartphones in the absence of internet connectivity, arguing that they serve as powerful processing tools capable of creativity and productivity rather than merely devices for consumption and communication.

Feb 14 • 10:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

There are projects underway in Finland that can significantly increase electricity price spikes – Experts: This is the issue

Experts warn that numerous data center projects in Finland could result in higher electricity price spikes due to increased demand and limited flexibility in the power grid.

Feb 13 • 12:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Energy Industry Calms Concerns Over Data Center Electricity Consumption, New Production is Being Built According to Consumption

The Finnish Energy Industry has addressed rising concerns about the electricity consumption of data centers, emphasizing that new production capacity will be developed in line with increased demand.

Feb 11 • 12:24 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wall Street opens with gains amid employment and consumption data in the US: How does it operate TODAY?

Major New York stock indices show modest gains as traders monitor upcoming employment data and digest recent below-expectations retail sales figures in the US.

Feb 10 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Decrease in porn consumption among students, although boys triple girls in their usage

Recent data shows a positive trend of decreasing porn consumption among students in secondary education, though boys are using it at three times the rate of girls.

Feb 9 • 10:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Opposition to data centers explodes, and 2026 becomes the year of AI's politicization in the US

There is growing opposition to data centers in the US, highlighted by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's criticism of such projects and their regulatory implications.

Feb 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The boom of data centers in Aragón with a caveat: their enormous water and electricity consumption

The rapid expansion of data centers in Aragón, predominantly owned by Amazon, raises concerns over their significant consumption of water and electricity.

Feb 4 • 09:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Cancer can be prevented: prevention plays a key role, WHO data show

The World Health Organization highlighted that nearly one in four cancer cases could be prevented by avoiding risk factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, air pollution, and certain infections.

Feb 4 • 06:14 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Elon Musk Merges His Empire: SpaceX Merges with xAI to Bring Data Centers into Orbit

Elon Musk's companies SpaceX and xAI are merging to launch a fleet of satellites aimed at addressing energy consumption issues on Earth.

Feb 2 • 22:21 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Engineer on AI and Climate: 'The Government Uses the AI Hype for New Gas Power Plants'

Expert Joschi Wolf criticizes the immense energy and water consumption of data centers, arguing that the government is exploiting the AI hype to advance anti-climate policies with new gas power plants.

Jan 12 • 06:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Digi becomes the job refuge for telecoms amid 14,000 layoffs among its rivals

Digi is expanding its workforce, tripling its staff while traditional telecom companies in Spain are facing significant layoffs in the past five years despite rising data consumption and connectivity.

Jan 12 • 04:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Fat dairy and brain health. Surprising results of 25 years of research

This article discusses Swedish research linking the consumption of full-fat cheese and cream to dementia risk, along with details on the study's data collection methods and specific findings.

Jan 9 • 12:59 UTC

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