BLACKSTONE'S AIRTRUNK EYES FIRST DATA CENTER BOND
■ AI-SUMMARIZED FROM 1 SOURCE BELOW
AirTrunk, the Blackstone-owned data center operator, is planning to raise at least A$500 million ($358 million) through asset-backed bonds in what could be Asia's first such offering in the sector.
■ MORE FROM THE BUSINESS DESK
The Los Angeles Unified School District's board has voted to require screen time limits for students, becoming the first major American school system to implement such a policy. The decision follows pressure from parents concerned about unhealthy digital habits.
Michael Dell has committed $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin for a new medical education and research facility. The donation ranks among the largest philanthropic gifts to higher education in the U.S.
Voter opposition to data centers has emerged as a significant electoral issue heading into the 2026 US midterms, with concerns over power consumption, environmental pollution, and water usage driving political engagement across multiple states.
India's ambitions to become a global manufacturing hub face a critical dependency on Chinese technology and supply chains. Without access to Chinese components and expertise, India's manufacturing expansion plans face significant obstacles.