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The UK government's plan to become an AI superpower overlooks the significant water demands of datacenters, risking competition with residential and commercial water needs, especially in drought-prone regions. Water UK warns that current forecasts exclude datacenter usage, hindering infrastructure planning and potentially blocking housing and business projects. The organization calls for new water infrastructure, efficiency standards, and non-potable water use to address growing consumption.

Marjorie Flavel, 84, dozed off while driving and her SUV veered into a slough in Saskatchewan on July 5. Her doors were locked, and she cannot swim, but she was rescued by individuals she calls heroes.

Residents near Europe’s largest datacentre hub in Slough report unbearable summer heat linked to a heat island effect, with temperatures rising up to 9C. Research suggests datacentres contribute to this effect, and a local store manager describes the heat as physically oppressive.

A Jewish building inspector in Slough was subjected to an 'utterly abhorrent' antisemitic attack, highlighting concerns about safety for visible Jews in Britain. The incident has raised alarm over rising antisemitism in the UK.