Iran’s military vows more ‘devastating’ strikes and Maine voters set up Senate showdown: Morning Rundown

Iran strikes U.S. targets in the Gulf after fresh American attacks over a downed helicopter. Staffing shakeups at U.S. health agencies point to a new leadership vision. And Space X’s target share price is too rich for some investors. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s…

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China’s economic and demographic crunch has massive implications

China retains enormous strengths, including a massive industrial base, substantial domestic savings, world-class manufacturing capacity and a government that exercises extraordinary influence over the banking system. Beijing can compel banks to extend loans, restructure debt and delay financial crises that might otherwise emerge. The more likely outcome is not collapse, but slower growth.

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Manitoba sought U.S. help to develop large AI data centre and find private financial partner on $18B hydro dam

Manitoba’s government spoke last fall with U.S. energy advisers about developing a hyperscale AI data centre near Winnipeg and using private capital to build an $18-billion hydroelectric generating station on the Nelson River, documents obtained by CBC News show. Premier Wab Kinew says a massive data centre is no longer on the table but he…

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