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A dangerous heatwave disrupted Fourth of July events across the central and eastern United States, leading to cancellations or postponements of parades, concerts, and fireworks. The Great American State Fair in Washington, part of President Donald Trump’s 250th birthday celebrations, was among the affected events. The heatwave also strained power grids in the region.

A US heatwave has highlighted increased strain on power grids due to rising energy demands from AI data centers.

Extreme heat in the eastern U.S. increases energy demands for data centers, straining power grids and degrading air quality in surrounding areas. This intensifies debates around AI's environmental impact.

Britain has limited electricity trading due to strain on Europe's power grids. The state-owned National Energy System Operator (NESO) may need to increase reliance on gas-fired power stations as a result.

Senator Tom Cotton is pushing a bill to enhance the defense of critical infrastructure, such as power grids and wastewater plants, against emerging drone threats. The current legal framework is considered inadequate in protecting these high-risk sites from potential drone attacks.

A once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt satellites, GPS, and power grids, according to a scientific report. Scientists warn of widespread technological failures that could cripple modern society's infrastructure.