WATCH: How traffic dried up in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war began The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which about 20% of the world's crude oil and natural gas typically passes, has roiled global energy markets. "When analysts have looked at the things that could go wrong in global oil markets, this is about as wrong as things could go at...

Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends Mohammad Saiyub (above, in a Mumbai quarter on a February day) appeared in a photo that went viral in the early days of the pandemic. He and his childhood buddy Amrit Kumar were hitching home, a journey of...

Epstein-linked longevity guru Peter Attia leaves David Protein, and his own startup ‘won’t comment’ The founder of David Protein, maker of popular high-protein nutrition bars, announced on X on Monday that longevity guru Dr. Peter Attia “has stepped down from his role as Chief Science Officer at David.” The announcement comes after Attia’s name appeared in more than 1,700 documents, including...

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Recent updates to the UK's plan for artificial intelligence infrastructure have raised concerns about the environmental impact of data centers. These facilities, which power AI technologies, could be responsible for an increase of one million tons in carbon emissions. This news has alarmed environmental advocates who worry about the growing footprint of AI on our planet. As our reliance on AI...