Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) passed away. In 1952, Voja Antonić, Serbian computer scientist and journalist, designed the Galaksija computer was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
National Grid Is Spending $1.75 Billion to Power Microsoft’s AI — by Bypassing the Grid
National Grid Ventures is investing 1.75 billion for a 35 stake in Joulent LLC, which is building a 2.67-gigawatt gas-fired plant in West Texas to power a Microsoft data center — without touching the public electricity grid. The deal, backed by Chevron and GE Vernova turbines, is the clearest sign yet that AI's electricity demand has outpaced what the conventional grid can deliver.
Narrative Intelligence Brief
This article was published by The Eastern Herald, a source frequently categorized with a center bias based in India. Our narrative intelligence engine continuously monitors coverage from this outlet to track framing, bias, and rhetorical patterns. Our initial algorithmic scan of this specific piece did not flag high-confidence rhetorical techniques, suggesting a generally straightforward reporting style or neutral framing. By understanding the editorial perspective of The Eastern Herald, readers can better contextualize the information presented and compare it across our broader media matrix to find the real narrative.
More from The Eastern Herald
July 12, 2026
Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill 2 in Lugansk and Belgorod; Russia Hits Chernomorsk Port
July 12, 2026
Anthony Hopkins, 88, Signs Classical Music Deal With Decca, Debut Album Lands in August
July 12, 2026
Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic Refused NATO Ukraine Funding at Ankara, Pellegrini Says
July 12, 2026
Iran Vows to Hold Strait of Hormuz by Force, Says It Outweighs Nuclear Arsenal
July 12, 2026
US Home Prices Reach $440,600 All-Time High as Existing Sales Fall for 36th Straight Month
Analysis Methodology
This narrative analysis was generated using the CoDataLab Global Intelligence Engine. Our proprietary AI scans thousands of cross-border sources to identify sentiment patterns, framing techniques, and potential media bias. While AI provides the data-driven foundation, our objective is to empower readers with additional context beyond the standard headline.The content displayed above is a structured summary designed for rapid information processing. For the full original report, please visit the source outlet.More Coverage
Discussion
"cup semifinal"
France vs. Spain odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup semifinal picks from expert on 19-7 run
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇦🇷 Argentina officially advances to the FIFA World Cup semifinal after defeat [...]
2026 World Cup Semifinal Odds: France, England Favored In Final Four Tilts
How other outlets are covering this story
Compare narratives across 6 related reports from 6 sources. Real Narrative News aggregates the coverage spectrum so you can see who emphasises what — bias tags reflect the outlet, not the story.
Coverage bias distribution
6 sources
Left 17%
Center 50%
Right 33%
BERNAMA
· Jul 3, 2026
World : AIâs Environmental Cost Threatens Water, Land Resources For Billions By 2030: UN Report
ISTANBUL, July 3 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Artificial intelligence’s rapid expansion is putting growing pressure on global electricity, water, and land resources, with data centres powering the technology projected to consume 945 terawatt-hours of electricity by 2030, a United Nations University report warned on Friday.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 3, 2026
American Electric Power: Buy The Grid Behind The AI Boom
American Electric Power: Buy The Grid Behind The AI Boom
Fortune
· Jul 6, 2026
Katie McGinty: The energy economy’s biggest waste problem is already inside the system
As AI drives data center demand toward 945 TWh by 2030, the fastest new energy source isn't generation — it's the third of electricity quietly wasted.
Gizmodo
· Jul 11, 2026
What Is the Smartest Way to Power the AI Boom?
The power demand of AI data centers is only going to grow, so the U.S. energy grid needs to adapt—fast.
NewsBlaze News
· Jun 24, 2026
Brooks Sherman on How the AI Data Center Boom Is Accelerating Demand for Diversified Battery Storage
AI data centers drive the most significant surge in electricity demand in modern US history. Infrastructure designed to deliver power struggles.
Inc.com
· Jul 3, 2026
7 Super Dangerous Things to Build With Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Before They Get Banned Again
It’s time for everyone to use this controversial new AI to get filthy rich and/or kill us all. Here’s how.
Topics:
Related coverage for "National Grid Is Spending $1.75 Billion to Power Microsoft’s AI — by Bypassing the Grid": BERNAMA — World : AIâs Environmental Cost Threatens Water, Land Resources For Billions By 2030: UN Report. Seeking Alpha — American Electric Power: Buy The Grid Behind The AI Boom. Fortune — Katie McGinty: The energy economy’s biggest waste problem is already inside the system. Gizmodo — What Is the Smartest Way to Power the AI Boom?. NewsBlaze News — Brooks Sherman on How the AI Data Center Boom Is Accelerating Demand for Diversified Battery Storage. Inc.com — 7 Super Dangerous Things to Build With Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Before They Get Banned Again