What Will It Cost America To Meet Data Center Electricity Demand?
Data center electricity demand will add $30 billion to annual costs if met with fossil fuels, compared to $25 billion with clean energy. The clean energy approach saves $5 billion annually in electricity expenses.
There’s a 67% chance stocks will suffer a bear market when this rare signal flashes — like it’s doing now
A divergence has emerged where the Dow Jones Industrial Average is significantly outperforming the Nasdaq Composite. Historically, this pattern has preceded bear markets approximately 67% of the time according to analysis cited in the article.
Boy George Revisits Stylish Items From His Personal Collection Ahead Of Auction
Over 350 items from Boy George's personal collection will be auctioned through Julien's Auctions on July 14. The singer and style icon reviewed stylish pieces from his collection ahead of the bidding event.
Mozilla President: meet the open source ‘rebel alliance’ that could break Big Tech’s grip on AI
Open source AI models are being developed by middle-power countries like Canada and the EU as an alternative to closed systems controlled by major technology companies. These efforts aim to create AI systems that are transparent and accountable rather than concentrated in a few large laboratories.
Why BlackRock, Nvidia, and Temasek are betting billions on quantum computing
BlackRock, Nvidia, and Temasek are investing billions in quantum computing companies, driven by geopolitical competition and the potential for profitable exits. These major investors believe the technology is approaching practical viability and commercial readiness.
Think You Should Wait Before Drinking Your First Cup of Coffee? Science Says There’s No Need (or Benefit)
Drinking coffee immediately after waking versus waiting has no measurable effect on afternoon energy levels or hydration. The timing of your first cup only influences personal preference for how you begin your day.
Ray Dalio was a ‘terrible student’ who got into investing by golf caddying for Wall Street traders: Now he hires talent who have experienced hardship
Ray Dalio became involved in investing through golf caddying for Wall Street traders. Dalio now prioritizes hiring talented individuals who have experienced hardship, believing they tend to be more inventive and determined than high-achieving students without such experiences.
How the chip trade has come to resemble silver — a warning from Morgan Stanley’s Wilson
Chip stocks are increasingly being treated like a commodity trade rather than a growth investment, according to Morgan Stanley strategist Mike Wilson. He warns investors to move away from momentum-based trading strategies in the semiconductor sector.
People say I should wait until 70 to claim Social Security. When does delaying pay off?
Delaying Social Security benefits until age 70 increases monthly payments by approximately 8 percent annually compared to claiming at 62. The strategy becomes financially advantageous only if someone lives substantially longer than average, typically into their 80s, since earlier claimants receive more total benefits over a shorter lifespan.
My AI Night Shift
AI agents completed multiple overnight tasks including a 2,000-word helium shortage briefing for consulting clients and a customer segmentation analysis simulating 40 people reviewing a product. The author's AI agent, set up in February, also conducted a nightly security audit that found and fixed a small bug in software platforms.
Savannah James launches a triple-threat company
Savannah James and April McDaniel launched Signed, a holding company consolidating their creative agency Crown+Conquer, membership community Let It Break, and podcast Everybody's Crazy. The venture operates in partnership with MarcyPen Capital Partners and hired Christopher Gray as chief creative officer from Nike and Wieden+Kennedy London.
Marriott and Gensler CEOs: good design is good for business
Marriott International selected architecture firm Gensler to design its global headquarters building in Bethesda, Maryland about eight years ago, beginning an intensive collaboration between the companies' leaders. Jordan Goldstein, who led global design at Gensler, and Anthony Capuano, Marriott's executive vice president and global chief development officer, started working together on a pilot project ten years prior to this headquarters assignment.
As JPMorgan’s CEO race heats up, the case for a two-person succession contest is put to the test
JPMorgan is testing a two-person CEO succession contest between its top executives. This approach reflects a broader board strategy of maintaining competitive pressure among leading candidates for the chief executive role.
New data: AI makes work easier. And lonelier
Sixty-two percent of employees using AI report reduced burnout, while 86 percent experience greater productivity and improved focus on higher-value work. However, AI is simultaneously weakening human connection at work, the most important driver of employee well-being.
Why Apple pivoting to China for memory may not solve big tech’s microchip crisis
Apple is exploring partnerships with Chinese memory manufacturers to address chip shortages. South Korea and Taiwan currently dominate memory chip production through three major companies.
Wendy Schmidt: Three centuries of science is something to celebrate
Dinosaurs were not discovered until after George Washington died, demonstrating how much scientific knowledge has expanded over three centuries. Science now faces unprecedented challenges requiring stronger public support and defense against misinformation and skepticism.
Marriott and Gensler CEOs: Good Design is Good for Business
Marriott and Gensler CEOs discuss how architecture functions as a tool for culture and innovation within organizations. The article also covers how Opella's chief growth officer leverages Cannes Lions for business advantage.
These human TV and movie picks trounce Netflix’s algorithm
Human-curated recommendations from real people outperform Netflix's algorithmic suggestions at helping viewers choose what to watch. The article suggests that human recommendations may be a more effective solution than improving streaming algorithms to reduce decision paralysis.
Exclusive: Inside Amazon’s brutal AI-centric app-ification of HR
Amazon has reduced on-site HR staffing at its warehouses, with HR employees now available only during business hours instead of throughout shifts. Night shift workers must now use an app to address HR concerns, with some workers reporting they see HR staff only one day weekly instead of regularly throughout their shifts.
The dollhouse just got an ingenious design update
A toymaker designed a dollhouse with four accessible rooms, short corner walls, and no ceilings for children ages two to four, replacing the traditional cutaway design. The new structure allows young children to easily reach inside and manipulate small figurines and household objects without knocking over furniture.
U.S. and Iran Agree to Stand Down, Resume Talks After Days of Hostilities
The U.S. and Iran agreed to cease hostilities and resume diplomatic negotiations following days of reciprocal attacks. The countries will return to talks aimed at resolving their underlying disputes through discussion rather than military action.
Turning university research into real, impactful businesses right here in SA
# Summary University research is being transformed into impactful businesses in South Africa through cross-faculty collaboration. Wayne Stocks from Stocks & Strauss identifies these collaborative opportunities as the most promising ventures to fund.
Leverage that fuelled US stock rally becomes a growing concern
Equity financing costs have risen due to increased demand for leveraged positions and space needed for large initial public offerings. This unexpected jump in borrowing expenses is creating growing concerns about the leverage that fuelled recent US stock market gains.
The AI Era Is Creating a New Trust Crisis at Work. Great Leaders Respond With 3 Simple Behaviors
Companies whose leaders rebuild trust after AI-driven layoffs recover fastest. Leaders accomplish this through three simple behaviors that restore confidence in their teams.
POINTS PATROL: New demerit system: What South African motorists need to know
The AARTO demerit system will launch in South Africa on July 1, 2026, assigning points to drivers for traffic violations. Motorists will face license suspension or revocation when accumulated demerit points reach specified thresholds.
The central bank of central banks warns AI frenzy could trigger stock-market slump and jeopardize economy
The Bank for International Settlements warned that elevated stock valuations combined with investor complaciness and circular financing arrangements could destabilize credit markets and harm economic growth. The BIS identified risks including excessive leverage in financial markets and interconnected funding structures that may amplify losses during market downturns.
HOUGHTON SHOOTING: Crime Intelligence’s Feroz Khan shot in attempted assassination, police deploy ‘maximum resources’
A Crime Intelligence officer named Feroz Khan was shot in Johannesburg in what police called an attempted assassination. The incident occurred during the week Khan was scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, with police deploying maximum resources to investigate.
Why ‘permabear’ Jeremy Grantham is steering his own cash into high-flying tech companies
Jeremy Grantham, typically skeptical of markets, has invested his personal cash into high-flying technology companies. Social media recently scrutinized his personal portfolio, contrasting his cautious public stance with his actual investment choices.
Lindt heads for worst quarter in 17 years on price-hike fallout
Lindt is heading toward its worst quarter in 17 years as consumers reduce chocolate purchases in response to price increases. The company's strategy of raising prices to offset elevated cocoa costs has reached its limits with demand declining.
‘Suppressed talents’: How the workplace is still failing neurodivergent workers
Fortune 500 companies have created hiring programs for neurodivergent workers, including Microsoft's tailored multiday interview process and JPMorganChase's hiring of over 150 neurodivergent employees through specialized interviews. Google Cloud trained hundreds of managers to support autistic applicants, while Palantir launched a fellowship for neurodivergent talent.