Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a temporary halt to new data center approvals. Regulators must complete a comprehensive audit before projects can move forward. Developers must prove electricity and water use, and tax incentives. Abbott stated Texans must come first in all state decisions. This move addresses growing scrutiny over rapid data center expansion.

Fans reimagined Ameesha Patel as Sita opposite Hrithik Roshan’s Lord Ram in ‘Ramayana’, amid buzz over the film’s English trailer. Ameesha jokingly reacted, saying advance bookings would be on fire. She also teased a bigger reunion with Sunny Deol by 2028 and wished him luck for ‘Batwara 1947’.

A con artist named Victor Lustig famously ‘sold’ the Eiffel Tower for scrap in 1925. He convinced scrap metal dealers the monument was being dismantled due to high maintenance costs. Lustig used forged documents and official appearances to execute his elaborate deception. After his initial success, he attempted the same scam again in Paris. His…

For the first time in 28 years, there will be no Indian umpire or technical official at the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup. Former international umpires have called the development disappointing and said India needs a better system to produce world-class officials. They believe more international exposure, financial support and a structured pathway are the…

Biologists airlifted humpback chub fish to a new habitat above Chute Falls. This relocation effort has significantly improved their growth and survival rates. The fish, once endangered, are now listed as threatened under federal law. Decades of dedicated conservation work have aided this species’ recovery. This success highlights the impact of consistent field efforts on…

Director Gareth Edwards has opted out of directing the sequel to Jurassic World Rebirth due to creative differences. The studio is currently on the hunt for a new director to lead the project. However, David Koepp is confirmed to return as the scriptwriter. Filming for this next chapter is projected to start in 2027.

A new island has emerged in Alaska after a glacier melted away: Nasa images reveal a stark sign of climate change

In a delightful display of playful antics, Momota, an eight-month-old polar bear cub at Oga Aquarium, has captured the hearts of social media users. His favorite game involves balancing a red traffic cone on his head while energetically dashing about his enclosure. This amusing behavior, reminiscent of how toddlers explore and test limits with their…

Scientists have used AI to design the first complete viral genomes, creating 16 working bacteriophages that kill E. coli. Published in Science, the study used genome language models Evo 1 and Evo 2 to write DNA from scratch. The AI-designed viruses beat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but experts warn biosecurity governance for generative genome design does not…

Jammu and Kashmir Police filed an FIR against PDP leader Iltija Mufti. She allegedly assaulted an officer during a protest against Article 370’s abrogation. Iltija Mufti claims she was manhandled by a woman IPS officer and other personnel. Police named Mehbooba Mufti for violating protest restrictions. Both leaders have been summoned for investigation.