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Italy defended their Billie Jean King Cup title with a 2-0 victory over the US in Shenzhen, claiming their sixth title. Elisabetta Cocciaretto and Jasmine Paolini won their singles matches, marking Italy's back-to-back wins and extending the US drought since 2017. The victory highlights Italy's rising prominence in women's tennis amid a successful sports period.
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Global electricity demand is set to double by 2050, driven by AI data centers in the US, China, and Europe. US data centers could account for over 14% of power demand by 2030, raising concerns over infrastructure costs and reliance on fossil fuels amid ongoing energy security challenges.
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Jimmy Cliff, a legendary Jamaican musician and actor known for his role in 'The Harder They Come' and his influence on reggae, has died at age 81. His family announced he died from a seizure followed by pneumonia. Cliff's career spanned decades, shaping reggae's global reach.