US Begins Talks with Cuba Amidst Rising Tensions, While SpaceX Seeks Approval for Massive Satellite Data Center Project
Washington is reportedly engaging in discussions with Cuban leaders, according to US President Donald Trump, even as his administration increases pressure on the communist-run island by cutting off key oil supplies. Trump made the announcement Saturday night while flying to Florida, stating, "We're starting to talk to Cuba," Euronews reported. He suggested that cutting off oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico would force Cuba to the negotiating table.
The announcement came as SpaceX filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch a constellation of up to 1 million solar-powered satellites intended to serve as data centers for artificial intelligence. The company claimed this initiative would be a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to land-based centers, according to The Verge.
SpaceX described its vision as a step towards becoming a Kardashev II-level civilization, one that can harness the Sun's full power while ensuring humanity's multi-planetary future, TechCrunch reported. However, The Verge noted that the FCC is unlikely to approve such an expansive network outright, suggesting that the request is a starting point for negotiations. The FCC recently granted SpaceX permission to launch additional satellites, according to TechCrunch.
Meanwhile, tensions surrounding US foreign policy were also evident in Europe. Hundreds of Danish veterans, many of whom fought alongside US troops, held a silent protest outside the US Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday, Euronews reported. The demonstration was in response to comments from the Trump administration that downplayed their combat contributions and threats to take control of Greenland. Parallel protests in Milan opposed ICE's role at the upcoming Winter Olympics, Euronews added.
At the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a power struggle over institute directorships was reportedly deepening, according to Ars Technica. The article noted that when a new presidential administration takes office, it is responsible for filling around 4,000 jobs across the federal government.
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