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California Moves to Ban Popular Quartz Countertops After Deadly Lung Disease Epidemic
Sacramento, Saturday, 15 August 2026.
A surging lung disease epidemic linked to quartz countertops has sickened over 600 California workers, prompting state regulators to advance a total ban on the high-silica material.
Global Spending on Artificial Intelligence Is Expected to Top One Trillion Dollars in 2026
New York, Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Driven by massive infrastructure buildouts, global artificial intelligence spending will exceed $1 trillion in 2026, with the United States capturing over half of these historic capital investments.
Massive New California Battery Project Launches to Power 385,000 Homes
Poway, Saturday, 15 August 2026.
Arevon Energy has launched its $600 million Nighthawk battery facility in California. Capable of powering 385,000 homes, it significantly enhances grid reliability during peak evening demand hours.