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TIL that when Ngawang Namgyal, the first unifier of Bhutan, died, the authorities conspired and hid his death from people for 54 years. During this time, they issued orders in his name and claimed that he, being a Buddhist lama, went on an extended, silent retreat.
Recent reports suggest changes in Bhutanese authority following Ngawang Namgyal’s death, but details remain unclear about the political impact.
Erin Brockovich launches map of over 4,200 data centres in the US, appeals for local communities to report environmental impact and other costs
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has launched a website mapping over 4,200 US data centers, calling for public reporting on community concerns about AI infrastructure expansion.