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A new Brookings Institution study examines the enormous physical footprint of the AI boom, from specialized chips and electricity demand to purpose-built data centers, noting that two-thirds of a data center's cost can go into hardware and construction. The report assesses how large the buildout has become and what financial and economic risks it may pose if AI investment slows or falls short of expectations.

A Brookings Institution researcher argues that the current AI buildout will amount to the largest infrastructure investment bet in United States history, surpassing previous eras of massive spending on railroads, highways, and telecommunications. The claim underscores the enormous scale of capital flowing into data centers, chips, and energy capacity to support artificial intelligence development.

Researchers at Stony Brook University have published a blueprint for artificial intelligence systems capable of improving themselves. According to the university's announcement, the work outlines a framework for AI that can iteratively enhance its own performance. Details on methods, results, and timeline have not been widely reported, and reaction from the broader AI community remains limited so far.

England host Sri Lanka in the third one-day international at The Oval, with Harry Brook's side looking to win the series. Live coverage includes team news, updates and ball-by-ball commentary as the match unfolds. Attention is on whether Brook's England can close out the contest in front of a home London crowd.

The Phoenix Suns open their NBA media day with Devin Booker and newly acquired Dillon Brooks expected to address the team's push for improvement after a disappointing stretch. Reporters and fans are watching for updates on roster changes, coaching direction and how the pair plan to lead the Suns back into playoff contention in the Western Conference this season.

The Phoenix Suns are holding their NBA media day, with attention on Devin Booker and new acquisition Dillon Brooks as the franchise looks to bounce back from a disappointing season. Questions are expected to centre on how the roster improves defensively and whether Booker can lead a rebuilt supporting cast back into playoff contention in the Western Conference.

The Brooks Museum of Art in Memphis has closed its longtime location in Overton Park, according to local news reports. The museum has previously discussed relocating its main facility to the Memphis riverfront, and the closure marks a significant change for one of the city's oldest and most prominent cultural institutions. No further details were given in the report.

A new trauma center in San Antonio is drawing attention because of possible implications for the military, which relies heavily on the city's military medical facilities, including Brooke Army Medical Center, for trauma training and care. KSAT reports that the new civilian facility could worry defense officials, though details of their concerns are not yet clear.

Golf fans are sharing a clip of Brooks Koepka's golf swing on social media, circulating under golf-swing and golf-fitness tags. Koepka, the American five-time major champion, remains a popular figure among golfers studying his technique, and posts about his form continue to circulate widely across golf communities in English and Japanese.

Methodist Healthcare is seeking approval for a new trauma center in San Antonio, prompting city leaders to push for safeguards protecting the military mission of Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC). Officials want to ensure expanded civilian trauma capacity does not undermine BAMC's role, which includes treating service members and burn victims. The debate highlights tensions between growing healthcare needs and preserving a key military medical institution.

Security policy is emerging as a defining issue in Brazil's election, with crime and public safety moving to the center of the national debate. According to analysis from Brookings, candidates are increasingly judged on their records and proposals for tackling violence, shifting campaign attention toward law-and-order themes alongside economic concerns.

Charlotte Brooks, professor of history at Baruch College and the CUNY Graduate Center, is giving a talk on the rise and fall of the 'overseas Chinese' world in China. Her presentation explores race, immigration and history as they relate to the Chinese American experience, tracing how communities of Chinese living abroad once fit into China's own social and political landscape.

TDI-Brooks, a US-based scientific research company, will carry out an environmental baseline survey in waters off Timor-Leste. The survey will gather data on the state of the marine and coastal environment, providing a reference point for future environmental monitoring and offshore activity in the area. Details on timing and scope remain limited, but the announcement is drawing attention from those following offshore development and conservation in the region.

Spotlight PA has published a comparison of where Pennsylvania candidates Mackenzie and Brooks stand on economic issues ahead of the 2026 election. The rundown outlines each contender's positions as voters begin weighing their choices. With the race drawing early attention, the economy is emerging as a key point of distinction between the two candidates.

A new policy paper from The Hamilton Project, published through Brookings, argues that Medicare's home health benefit needs structural reform. The authors examine how the program pays for and delivers home-based care, and propose changes aimed at expanding access while controlling costs. The analysis is drawing attention among health policy experts as lawmakers weigh the future of care for older and disabled Americans.

Election officials in Brooke County, West Virginia, say their preparations are complete ahead of Election Day. In remarks to local media, they expressed confidence in their readiness to run the vote. The reassurance comes as communities across the country pay close attention to how smoothly local polling places will operate.

Researchers at Stony Brook University have identified a specific brain circuit implicated in obsessive-compulsive disorder, according to new findings announced by the institution. The work adds to growing scientific understanding of the neurological basis of OCD and could inform future targeted treatments for the condition, which affects millions of people worldwide.

A Brookings analysis examines how President Trump's tariff policies have affected economic opportunity for Black Americans, arguing that trade barriers have shifted job prospects and costs in communities already facing economic disadvantages. The piece adds to a wider debate over who bears the burden of protectionist trade policy and whether tariffs deliver the manufacturing gains promised to Black workers.

Editor and author Liana Brooks says the purpose of a developmental edit is to make a book look cohesive, as if it were planned that way all along — regardless of whether the author is experienced or a plotter or pantster. She notes that most foreshadowing is added during the editing stage, not in the first draft.

A Brookings analysis argues that multiracial churches are depoliticizing Black Americans, suggesting that congregations with mixed racial membership may blunt the collective political engagement historically tied to Black churches. The piece raises questions about whether racial diversity in worship comes at the cost of political voice, a debate touching on race, religion and civic participation in the United States.

ESPN reporter Brooke Pryor appeared on 'Good Morning Football' to preview the Pittsburgh Steelers versus Cleveland Browns game, scheduled for Thursday Night Football. She broke down the key storylines, matchups and expectations for the AFC North rivalry clash. Fans are following the coverage as the divisional contest approaches, with both teams looking to gain ground in the standings.

Matt Fitzpatrick arrives at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland riding winning form, while Brooks Koepka also made a strong start to the tournament. Golf fans and commentators are watching whether Fitzpatrick can convert his recent success into another title on the historic links courses of St Andrews and its neighbours.

Brookings is proposing a dedicated visa policy for direct care workers to help the United States meet the staffing needs of its rapidly aging population. The proposal argues that immigration policy should be aligned with long-term care demand, as the sector faces persistent worker shortages and rising numbers of older adults needing assistance.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has directed the dairy checkoff program to end spending on environmental and social initiatives, according to Lancaster Farming. The move signals a federal push to refocus producer-funded promotion dollars strictly on dairy marketing rather than sustainability or ESG-related programs, a decision likely to divide farmers and industry groups.

Aston Martin Aramco has confirmed that Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso will continue as the team's drivers for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The announcement, shared by the team and amplified by broadcasters including Sky F1's Rachel Brookes, settles questions about Alonso's future as he extends his stint with the squad beyond his current deal, keeping an experienced line-up into the new regulations era.