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Adani's $11 Billion Bet Takes Flight as New Mumbai Airport Begins Operations
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Adani's $11 Billion Bet Takes Flight as New Mumbai Airport Begins Operations

Adani Group has opened the new Navi Mumbai Airport as part of an $11 billion investment, signaling a major push to dominate India's aviation infrastructure and challenge Asian hubs.

The AI Backlash Goes Local: Why a 331% Data Center Boom Is Igniting a Power Struggle Across America
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The AI Backlash Goes Local: Why a 331% Data Center Boom Is Igniting a Power Struggle Across America

The AI boom is fueling a 331% surge in data center construction, but it's hitting a wall of local opposition. Explore the nationwide clashes over power consumption, electricity bills, and environmental impact.

Amtrak's High-Speed Rail Dream Derailed by Flawed Trains and Aging Tracks, Watchdog Says
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Amtrak's High-Speed Rail Dream Derailed by Flawed Trains and Aging Tracks, Watchdog Says

Amtrak's new Acela high-speed trains are years behind schedule due to flawed train models from Alstom and unprepared, aging tracks, according to a report from Amtrak's Inspector General.

Japan's High-Stakes Bet: Nuclear Restart Signals a Nation Grappling with Its Tech Future
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Japan's High-Stakes Bet: Nuclear Restart Signals a Nation Grappling with Its Tech Future

As 2025 closes, TEPCO's decision to restart the world's largest nuclear plant is more than an energy play. It's a sign of Japan wrestling with aging infrastructure, seismic threats, and its place in the AI era.

SF Blackout Hits 110,000, Exposing a High-Tech Economy's Old-School Problem
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SF Blackout Hits 110,000, Exposing a High-Tech Economy's Old-School Problem

Power is restored in San Francisco after an outage hit 110,000 customers. We analyze the economic impact on the tech hub and what PG&E's grid instability means for businesses.

Waymo's Driverless Cars 'Froze' Across San Francisco During City-Wide Blackout
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Waymo's Driverless Cars 'Froze' Across San Francisco During City-Wide Blackout

A major power outage in San Francisco on Saturday caused Waymo's driverless cars to stall at intersections with dead traffic lights, leading to significant traffic jams and raising questions about AV reliability.

Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service as San Francisco Blackout Paralyzes Fleet
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Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service as San Francisco Blackout Paralyzes Fleet

Alphabet's Waymo suspended its driverless robotaxi service in San Francisco after a massive power outage caused its vehicles to stall, raising questions about AV readiness for real-world urban failures.

Blackout Paralyzes Waymo: Robotaxis Stall Across San Francisco, Forcing Service Suspension
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Blackout Paralyzes Waymo: Robotaxis Stall Across San Francisco, Forcing Service Suspension

A massive power outage in San Francisco caused Waymo's robotaxi fleet to stall across the city, forcing a complete service suspension and highlighting AV infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Japan's Megaquake Calculus: Why New Tokyo Risk Models Are a Global Wake-Up Call
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Japan's Megaquake Calculus: Why New Tokyo Risk Models Are a Global Wake-Up Call

New official projections reveal a stark increase in Tokyo's megaquake risk. PRISM analyzes the global economic fallout and the tech-driven shift in disaster policy.