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Eight Years Running: Mayo Clinic Named ‘World’s Best Hospital’
The annual Newsweek rankings are based on patient survey results; an international survey of more than 85,000 healthcare professionals; key performance metrics, such as patient safety and quality of care; and implementation of patient-reported outcomes. Through its Bold. Forward. strategy, Mayo Clinic is reimagining healthcare to ensure patients everywhere receive better answers and better outcomes. By combining deep clinical expertise with responsible digital innovation, the organization is transforming how care is delivered. Central to this effort is Mayo Clinic Platform, which drives the development, validation and deployment of AI in real- world clinical settings with partners across four continents.
Newsweek named Mayo Clinic the No. 1 hospital in its annual list of the "World's Best Hospitals" for the eighth consecutive year. The rankings were released on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Newsweek has named Mayo Clinic the No. 1 hospital in the world for the eighth straight year in its 2026 World’s Best Hospitals list. "This recognition is a result of the extraordinary expertise, compassion and commitment of our staff, all working together to transform healthcare and find more cures for the benefit of people everywhere," says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic. "Over the past year, we accelerated that transformation by responsibly integrating data, technology and AI into patient care."
Xcel Energy to Power New Google Data Center in Minnesota
As part of the agreement, Xcel and Google are partnering to bring 1,900 megawatts of new clean energy to the grid. In addition, Google will cover any new grid infrastructure costs associated with the project and has planned carefully with Xcel Energy to ensure electricity in the area remains reliable and affordable for all of Xcel Energy’s customers. A Clean Energy Accelerator Charge (CEAC) will provide for 1,400 MW of wind, 200 MW of solar and 300 MW of long-duration energy storage, along with a $50 million investment towards Xcel Energy’s Capacity*Connect Program, which will help drive reliability on the grid. The additional generation will help advance Xcel Energy beyond its current energy mix of 70% carbon-free electricity.
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced on February 24, 2026 that it will power a new Google data center in Pine Island, Minnesota. The data center and associated Electric Service Agreement will provide a significant contribution to the state’s economy, including a large buildout of new clean energy projects that will contribute to Minnesota’s clean energy goals while ensuring that Xcel Energy’s current customers benefit as a result of this growth. Data centers serve as the core infrastructure that powers the internet, from personal electronics to business operations to government services. Xcel Energy recently signed an agreement to supply power for the Google data center that will support core services — including Workspace, Search, YouTube and Maps — that people, communities and businesses use every day.
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