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BlackRock and Microsoft raise $30 billion for AI investments


BlackRock and Microsoft raise  billion for AI investments

(Bloomberg) — BlackRock Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are partnering on one of the biggest projects yet to finance the expansion of databases and energy infrastructure that are driving the artificial intelligence boom. Most read by Bloomberg The companies, together with United Arab Emirates investment vehicle MGX, will raise $30 billion in private equity over time […]

Map shows which states use public transport the most


Map shows which states use public transport the most

A new map shows the states with the highest public transportation usage, based on data from US News and World Report. The media company calculated the average number of miles a resident travels annually on public transit to determine which states use trains, streetcars, buses and subways the most to get from point A to […]

High levels of wastewater near the TJ River were measured weeks before the charges were filed


High levels of wastewater near the TJ River were measured weeks before the charges were filed

Why this is important The decades-long binational wastewater crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border continues to threaten the health of millions of people. Raymond Johnson remembers the stench near his home being particularly bad this summer. “You feel like you’re going to throw up, you feel sick inside,” says Johnson, who bought his home in San […]

Renovation of Sydney Central Station / Woods Bagot


Renovation of Sydney Central Station / Woods Bagot

Courtesy of Woods Bagot + 22 share share on facebook. Þjórsárdalur Email Pinterest WhatsApp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1020579/sydney-central-station-renovation-woods-bagot Year Year of completion of this architectural project Year: 2024 Courtesy of Woods Bagot Text description from the architects. Sydney Metro is Australia’s largest infrastructure project. When completed, Sydney will have 31 underground stations and more than 66 kilometres […]

The US power grid will be equipped with batteries much faster than with natural gas


The US power grid will be equipped with batteries much faster than with natural gas

While solar power is growing extremely fast in absolute terms, the use of natural gas to generate electricity continues to outpace renewables. But that is set to change in 2024, as the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has analyzed the numbers for the first half of the year and found that wind, solar and battery […]

City Council approves $24 million in grants for Jackson, MS airport


City Council approves  million in grants for Jackson, MS airport

Three federal grants totaling nearly $24 million have been approved for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport. Jackson City Council members approved all three grants during their meeting Tuesday with three unanimous votes. In addition, the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority received a multimodal grant from the Mississippi Department of Transportation totaling $247,500. The grant will be […]

Texarkana Regional Airport receives $16.7 million for extensive modernization


Texarkana Regional Airport receives .7 million for extensive modernization

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) is set to receive $16.7 million after the Arkansas Legislature approved funding for infrastructure improvements. These improvements include the extension of runways and taxiways to enable the airport to carry out cargo, maintenance, repair and overhaul operations. Thanks to these new improvements, the airport can also support […]

Mill Valley voters consider increasing sales tax


Mill Valley voters consider increasing sales tax

In the November 5 election, Mill Valley residents will be asked to increase their sales tax by another percentage point. Measure L would increase the 8.25% tax rate to support city services, facility maintenance and public safety. The measure was supported by the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Marin Association of Realtors and the […]

Hillsborough County politicians advocate for renewal of half-cent sales tax


Hillsborough County politicians advocate for renewal of half-cent sales tax

TAMPA, Florida – For James Castineda, every penny counts right now. “Of course, like most Americans in this country, we all live from check to check,” he said. So the father from Tampa has two big decisions to make when he is elected in November, because two tax measures are on the ballot in Hillsborough […]

$5.8 million awarded for infrastructure improvements at Space Coast Regional Airport


.8 million awarded for infrastructure improvements at Space Coast Regional Airport

Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority over $5.8 million from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF). The funding will support road infrastructure by providing direct access from Space Coast Innovation Park to Space Coast Regional Airport. The JGGF award will help expand business opportunities at the park and is expected to […]