Hundreds of large-scale datacentre projects, crucial for AI, face significant hurdles including energy supply, high costs, and local opposition. Many announced projects are delayed or cancelled, impacting AI firms like Google, while global power grids struggle to meet demand.
A new study proposes that the ancient Seahenge timber circle, discovered in Norfolk, England, was built around 2049 BC as a ritualistic attempt to combat a prolonged period of cold weather and "extend summer," rather than serving as a burial site or memorial.
Lululemon apologized and withdrew a marketing video in China after a controversy arose over the use of a Japanese drum instead of a traditional Chinese one during a yoga event on the Great Wall.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order aimed at reshaping how American history is taught. The order sought to remove content that "inappropriately disparages Americans." This follows the removal of an exhibit on enslaved African-Americans at George Washington's first executive mansion in Philadelphia, sparking legal battles and calls for its full restoration.
Haikou is revitalizing its historical and cultural heritage through modern approaches, including legal protections, scientific restoration, and innovative utilization of sites like the Qilou Old Street and the former site of the First Congress of the CPC Hainan Committee. The city aims to integrate its thousand-year cultural legacy with contemporary public engagement.
Inje County is accelerating the expansion of visitor facilities for Hangyeryeong Fortress, a historic site and the final victory site of the great Mongol invasions. The project includes the construction of a visitor center and the opening of a trail, aiming to enhance the fortress's historical value and public accessibility.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named 11 endangered historic sites across the U.S. for 2026, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary. These sites, including Stonewall National Monument and the President's House Site, represent the nation's struggle for equality and will receive $25,000 grants.
