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Oracle and OpenAI Scrap Texas AI Data Center Expansion

Oracle and OpenAI have abandoned plans to expand their AI data center in Abilene, Texas, though broader data-center projects remain on track.

Vertiv, Lumentum, Coherent and EchoStar to Join S&P 500

S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Vertiv, Lumentum, Coherent and EchoStar will join the S&P 500 index during the next quarterly rebalance.

Canada’s Ivey PMI Hits Five-Month High in February

Canada’s Ivey Purchasing Managers Index climbed to a five-month high in February, indicating expanding economic activity across the country.

LeBron James Breaks NBA Field Goal Record in Lakers Loss

LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leader in field goals during the Lakers’ loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Finland Plans to Lift Ban on Hosting Nuclear Weapons

Finland’s government plans to lift a long-standing ban on hosting nuclear weapons, allowing the country to align more closely with NATO defence policies.

New Zealand Ready to Silence India Crowd in T20 Final

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says his team is ready to challenge India and quiet the home crowd in the ICC T20 World Cup final.

India Raises Cooking Gas Prices as Iran War Hits Supply

India has increased cooking gas prices for the first time in about a year as supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict drive global energy prices higher.

Xi Calls for Loyal Chinese Military and Anti-Corruption Drive

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the military to strengthen political loyalty and continue anti-corruption efforts during key political meetings in Beijing.