Severe droughts fueled by recent El Niño events have crippled hydropower in Zambia and Zimbabwe, pushing both countries to reconsider coal as a quick fix despite environmental concerns.
MiniMax launched its H3 multimodal video model, capable of producing 15-second 2K clips with stereo sound, intensifying competition with ByteDance and Kuaishou in China’s AI-driven video sector.
BMW estimates its electric iX5 SUV will offset its production emissions and become greener than the combustion X5 within one to two years, depending on usage and charging sources.
A senior US senator called for a coordinated strategy to limit reliance on Chinese AI, warning of national security risks and urging tighter export controls and government restrictions.
July saw India receive more rainfall than forecasted, highlighting increasing unpredictability in the monsoon season due to climate change and shifting ocean patterns.
Meta’s shares plunged sharply, dragging Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth down by nearly $18 billion as Wall Street reacts cautiously to the company’s rising AI investments and uncertain outlook.
As wildfires continue to rage across Southern Europe, thousands return home while experts warn the region faces severe impacts from climate change.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of severe reprisals against any military support to the US after launching missile and drone attacks targeting Jordan and Kuwait.
Unusually warm waters in the Pacific have raised humidity levels in Los Angeles, a city known for dry heat, intensifying summer discomfort and highlighting climate change impacts.
More than 30 community water systems in Minnesota faced cyberattacks disrupting operations without affecting water safety as authorities probe a possible link to Iranian hackers.