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AWS dealt major blow in nuclear-powered data center deal after regulators reject upgrade plans
US regulators have refused approval for an increase in the amount of energy set to be supplied to an Amazon data center directly connected to a nuclear power plant. Finding new energy sources has become increasingly necessary as hyperscalers like AWS seek to power the rise of AI. Because of that, in March, AWS shelled out $650 million in a…
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Regulators Aim to Crack Down on Infant ‘Neck Floats’ After Two Deaths and Dozens of Close Calls Reported
Infant neck floats are marketed to parents for use with babies as young as newborns as a way to lift their head out of the water while they float and play in a bathtub or pool. Some are hollow and inflatable, like the popular Otteroo brand, and others are made of firm foam. As many as 1 million neck floats…
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US safety regulators say it’s time to investigate Shein and Temu
Safety regulators are urging the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to investigate the ultracheap e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu. In a statement published Tuesday, two CPSC commissioners say Shein and Temu “raise specific concerns,” including reports that “deadly baby and toddler products are easy to find on these platforms.” The statement cites last month’s report from The Information, which…
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