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  1. Global data centres consumed 415 TWh of electricity in 2024. New UNEP guidelines aim to reduce energy and water use by June 2025.

  2. A report indicates oil futures increased by 6.2% and silver prices rose over 8% amid rising geopolitical tensions, according to market data.

  3. Financial fraud resulted in losses of up to $81.5 billion for older Americans in 2024, according to the FTC. Reported losses reached $2.4 billion.

  4. A licensing agreement allows access to innovative oral drug delivery technology valued at $2.1 billion, according to company statements.

  5. A deal worth $950 million includes the acquisition of HS235, a drug candidate for pulmonary hypertension, according to reports.

  6. Iris Cantor, a noted philanthropist, died at 95 on February 22, 2026. She supported the arts and healthcare, donating hundreds of artworks.

  7. Ten biotech companies established the MBAA in response to the MFN drug pricing policy, according to reports. Discounted drugs began in February 2026.

  8. A report indicates that global M&A deal value increased by 36% in 2025, with 111 megadeals exceeding $5 billion, according to published data.

  9. Amazon halted the Blue Jay robotics project in January 2026, just three months after its October 2025 launch, reallocating staff to other initiatives.

  10. Zscaler reported Q2 fiscal 2025 revenue of $647.9 million, a 23% increase year-over-year, and raised full-year guidance to $2.640–$2.654 billion.