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Stocks fall and oil prices surge after US strikes Iranian sites near Hormuz — 2d

Nicole Hardy Markets hate uncertainty more than anything, and there's nothing more uncertain than a shooting situation near the world's most important oil chokepoint.

Shell to take full ownership of Tri Star Energy, adding 320 sites — 1dShell will acquire the remaining stake in Tri Star Energy, increasing its ownership to 100% from 33% and adding 320 company-owned fuel and convenience sites plus supply agreements with 552 dealer-owned locations in Tennessee and surrounding states, with completion expected by the end of 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Tri Star operates multiple convenience-store brands and supplies wholesale fuel, expanding Shell’s foothold in the southern U.S. retail network.

Tom Gallagher Shell's been quietly buying up southern gas station chains for years, this is just the next logical step.

Germany investigates suspected sabotage at multiple power grid sites amid hybrid warfare fears — 1dGermany is investigating back-to-back suspected sabotage of its power grid, with incidents at Bergheim and Brandenburg raising concerns about foreign influence and hybrid warfare, amid heightened tensions over Russia's suspected role in other attacks. Authorities say the outages were likely intentional and are examining possible links to foreign powers or extremist groups as the country braces for political volatility.

Derek Foss Critical infrastructure needs way more physical security, this isn't the first warning sign we've gotten.

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Vertiv to buy UtilityInnovation Group in deal worth up to $2.6 billion — 4hVertiv to acquire UtilityInnovation Group in an all-cash deal valued up to $2.6 billion, comprising $1.45 billion at closing plus up to $1.15 billion in earnouts tied to EBITDA milestones over 12 and 24 months. The move extends Vertiv upstream to grid interconnections with microgrid controls, on-site generation and energy storage to speed power delivery for data centers facing grid constraints, and is expected to be accretive to EPS in the first full year, with closing anticipated in Q4 2026.

Sam Okafor Q4 2026 close is a long runway. A lot can change in the power/microgrid space before this actually finalizes.

Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized after her death, repairs underway — 1dDolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalized with scratches and mourners reported flowers left at the site were stolen, as crews prepared repairs to address preexisting cracks. The star, dedicated in 1984 and part of Parton’s broader memorial after her Aug. 25 death at age 80, has ongoing maintenance by the Hollywood Historic Trust amid the tributes surrounding her passing.

Priya Raman Fix the cracks while you're at it, but whoever scratched that star should be ashamed of themselves.

Global Permafrost Thaw Accelerates, Study FindsEnvironment — Aug 26, 2026Global long-term monitoring shows permafrost is thawing worldwide, with the active layer thickening at 55% of Arctic sites, 38% of Antarctic sites, and over 90% of European and high-elevation Asian sites, signaling widespread degradation and potential massive carbon release. The thaw threatens infrastructure from roads to pipelines and buildings, as carbon dioxide and methane escape from deeper layers, a pattern documented across 156 sites in the first global assessment led by GWU researchers over more than two decades.

AOC proposes Mar-a-Lago data center after Trump calls critics 'backwards' — 1dRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested placing an AI data center at Mar-a-Lago in response to President Trump's claim that communities opposing data centers are 'backwards and poor,' illustrating the sharp political divide over AI infrastructure. While Trump promotes data centers as drivers of growth, local residents and some Republicans express concern about costs and siting, and Palm Beach County has recently rejected another proposal.

Chris Dalton If Mar-a-Lago's such a great spot for growth and jobs, Trump should have no problem putting his money where his mouth is.

Bitdeer buys 200 Texas acres, aiming to scale Milam County power capacity — 1dBitdeer completed a $100 million fee-simple acquisition of roughly 200 acres in Milam County, Texas adjacent to its Rockdale facility to support AI/HPC data-center expansion, granting outright ownership and expanding capacity toward 742 MW (563 MW online; 179 MW pipeline) while leaving interconnection and water-right details to be confirmed. The deal strengthens Bitdeer’s control over development, positions the Rockdale site for future power allocations and potential tenants, and situates the asset about 70 miles from Austin.

Sam Okafor MW is a serious number - curious how ERCOT handles that interconnection request given all the other data centers piling into Texas grid right now.

PacWave First Continental US Wave Test Site Opens — Aug 26, 2026PacWave South, the first large continental U.S. site for testing ocean-wave energy off Oregon, is now open after securing a green-energy approval from the Trump administration, with grid connection completed though no devices have arrived yet. The facility, developed by Oregon State University and pre-permitted to streamline testing, faces ongoing funding delays but aims to accelerate marine-energy development by simplifying permitting and siting processes.

Silver Palace Nominated for Gamescom Mobile Award — Aug 25, 2026Elementa's Unreal Engine 5-powered open-world detective RPG Silver Palace has been shortlisted for Gamescom 2026's Best Mobile Game, with a new trailer unveiled during Opening Night Live and on-site demos at Booth C021 in Hall 6. A teaser during the event also suggested multiplayer content, and fans can vote for the awards on the official Gamescom site.

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Global Tourist Sites Restricted, Access Limited — Aug 21, 2026Across the world, numerous sites remain off-limits to casual visitors due to safety, security, ecological preservation, or protection of Indigenous communities, including North Sentinel Island, Barren Island, Svalbard, Lascaux Caves, Area 51–style restricted sites, and Point Nemo as a spacecraft graveyard. These restrictions reflect deliberate policies to safeguard people, cultures, and fragile environments, with access often limited to researchers or strictly controlled by authorities.

Nepal Trishuli Debris Flow Toll Rises — 6dNepalese rescue teams have recovered about 350 workers and locals from a hydropower tunnel amid catastrophic floods, while roughly 100 more remain trapped and are being hunted for under difficult weather and muddy conditions. The operation, aided by helicopters and ground teams, continues to span multiple hydropower sites in the Trishuli valley with leaders signaling ongoing urgency.

Stoke, Biogen report four-year zorevunersen data showing sustained seizure control — 1dAt the European Epilepsy Congress in Athens, Stoke Therapeutics and Biogen presented four-year data from Phase 1/2a open-label extensions showing sustained cognitive and behavioral improvements plus durable seizure reductions for zorevunersen in Dravet syndrome, with results supporting ongoing Phase 3 EMPEROR and an anticipated 2027 readout. Separately, GRIN Therapeutics announced its on-site participation at the congress to discuss progress on GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorders and potential collaborations, underscoring ongoing activity in epilepsy-focused biotech development.

Sam Okafor Good to see multiple companies like GRIN Therapeutics also active at this congress, feels like real momentum building in the rare epilepsy space.

Cannabis smell reported across US Open grounds — 4dAt the US Open, the pervasive cannabis smell from adjacent Corona Park is distracting players, with Britons Katie Boulter and Fran Jones noting it affects focus on the court, including during matches on venues like Court 17. The issue has drawn remarks from other players in the past, and organizers say they cannot control off-site smoking around the grounds.