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July 28, 2026

 

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Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors

Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors: The investment comes after speculation that Saudi Arabia may take Lucid Motors private -- which the EV maker has denied. Read More

Sam Altman is ready to decelerate: His change of position comes after "the first security incident that I have felt very viscerally." Read More

Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid: The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power. Read More

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