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VoltaGrid and Halliburton Forge Alliance to Power Global Data Centers with Distributed Energy Systems

VoltaGrid and Halliburton have announced a strategic partnership to deliver distributed power generation for the global data center industry. The collaboration aims to integrate VoltaGrid’s QPac platform with Halliburton’s logistics to enhance energy reliability in emerging markets.

Strategic Partnership to Address Data Center Energy Demands

Texas-based gas generation provider VoltaGrid has entered into a partnership with oil services giant Halliburton to develop and deploy distributed power generation systems tailored for the global data center market, according to reports. The initiative will initially roll out in the Middle East, leveraging both companies’ expertise to meet rising energy needs with scalable, efficient solutions.

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Senate Democrats Probe Trump Advisor’s Crypto Holdings Over Ethics Concerns

Eight Senate Democrats are pressing Trump advisor Steve Witkoff over his undisclosed cryptocurrency holdings. The lawmakers allege potential ethics violations involving Middle East diplomatic work and crypto business ties to the UAE.

Ethics Probe Into Trump Advisor’s Crypto Portfolio

Senate Democrats have launched a formal inquiry into Steve Witkoff’s cryptocurrency investments, demanding the Trump administration special envoy explain why he maintained substantial crypto holdings while serving as a top Middle East diplomat. According to reports, eight senators led by Adam Schiff (D-CA) sent a letter Wednesday expressing “serious questions about your compliance with federal ethics laws” regarding Witkoff’s failure to divest from Trump-linked cryptocurrency ventures.

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Markets Hold Breath Ahead of Magnificent Seven Earnings Kickoff

Investors are adopting a cautious stance as markets await earnings from the Magnificent Seven stocks. Tesla reports Wednesday amid expectations of $0.56 EPS, while Netflix’s pre-market decline follows revenue and profit misses.

Market Movement Ahead of Key Earnings

U.S. stocks showed mixed performance Tuesday as investors paused to await earnings results from the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks, according to market analysis. The large-cap S&P 500 index and technology-focused Nasdaq Composite were reportedly nearly flat, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained approximately 0.5%.

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OpenAI Appoints Aaron Ruffin as Infrastructure Lead Following Stargate Data Center Collaboration

OpenAI has recruited Aaron Ruffin as infrastructure lead following his work on the Stargate data center project through construction advisor Avicado. The appointment marks the second high-profile hire from Avicado in recent months as OpenAI expands its infrastructure capabilities.

OpenAI Strengthens Infrastructure Leadership

Artificial intelligence research company OpenAI has appointed Aaron L. Ruffin as infrastructure lead, according to recent reports. Ruffin joins the organization from construction advisor Avicado Construction Technology Services, where he previously collaborated with OpenAI on its ambitious Stargate data center development project.

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UK Regulators May Force Major App Store Reforms for Apple and Google

British regulators are reportedly preparing to mandate significant changes to Apple and Google’s app store operations. The potential reforms could fundamentally alter how consumers access apps on mobile devices.

Potential App Store Overhaul

UK competition authorities may require Apple and Google to implement substantial changes to their app store ecosystems, according to regulatory documents. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reportedly been investigating both tech giants’ mobile platforms under strategic market status provisions.