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New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after satellite pics expose 62 gas generators

Million-dollar fines won’t end billionaires’ data center pollution, neighbors fear.

Ars Technica - Science - 9 minutes ago

Will Alberta's dual-practice model reduce surgery waits — or only for those who can pay? As provinces grapple with how to decrease wait times for surgeries, Alberta is introducing a system in which doctors can simultaneously work in public hospitals and do private care on the side — a model that increases public wait times, according to data from within Canada and international jurisdictions. Alexandra Mae Jones - News - Health - | 8 hours ago

As provinces grapple with how to decrease wait times for surgeries, Alberta is introducing a system in which doctors can simultaneously work in public hospitals and do private care on the side — a model that increases public wait times, according to data from within Canada and international jurisdictions.

CBC News - Health - 45 minutes ago

Commentary: An OpenAI agent hacked an Australian government health data portal. Will anyone be held responsible?

This appears to be the first time an AI agent breach of a government system has been made public, says this cybersecurity researcher.

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 51 minutes ago

Oracle sends 'force majeure' notice about data center project — stock drops 3%

Oracle is reportedly looking to delay payment on Project Jupiter if the data center fails to come online in 2028

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Oracle triggers 'force majeure' on data centre project over power delays, source says

Oracle issued a “force majeure” notice to a Blue Owl unit, developer of a large New Mexico data centre, citing delays in securing power for the project.

CTV News - Business - 3 hours ago

Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C announces Elegancia C&I awarded contract exceeding QR500 mln to construct AI-ready MEEZA data center

Doha, Qatar: Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced that Elegancia Contracting and Industries, part of Estithmar Holding, has been awarded the turnkey d...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 3 hours ago

Banks warn AI shopping agents could increase risk of scams, fraud and data privacy breaches

A coalition of global banks says agentic AI tools that make purchases on behalf of consumers could expose card details and weaken payment security.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone pics expose 62 gas generators

Million-dollar fines won’t end billionaires’ data center pollution, neighbors fear.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

FM Fidan puts Gaza, Israeli attacks at center of OIC talks in New York

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan denounced Israel's policies in Gaza and its occupation and annexation activities across Palestinian territories as he...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 5 hours ago

'Reasons for optimism': Economists break down summer retail sales data -- Opens in new window

Canadian retail sales declined in July, but likely rebounded robustly in August, continuing a macroeconomic trend of consumer resilience in the face of an ongoing trade war with the U.S. and global energy price shocks, economists say.

CTV News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

While Millennials cheer Toys R Us comeback, key piece of data reveals dystopian reason for its return

Toys R Us plans to open 120 new stores this holiday season, but surging adult toy sales among millennials are driving the iconic retailer's comeback.

Fox News - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Crucial Trump-Xi summit to center on AI, trade amid global tensions

White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie breaks down the upcoming Trump-Xi summit as former Cheney deputy national security advisor Steve Yates analyzes the key issues at stake.

Fox News - Technology - 6 hours ago

Google's first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1

Google's experimental orbital data center will have four TPUs and only run for 15 minutes at a time.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

China's control of rare earths takes center stage ahead of Trump-Xi talks

As President Donald Trump hosts Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for a high-stakes state summit in Washington, deep-seated vulnerabilities in the global technology supply chain threaten to steal the...

International The News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Merz's twilight: Structural crisis of German center-right

Merz faces a deepening crisis as electoral defeats, falling approval and growing CDU dissent threaten Germany’s center-right

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 12 hours ago

How Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database

BBC Sport goes inside Manchester City's data team, who have been a key part of their rebuild over the past 18 months.

BBC News - Sports - 13 hours ago

A lot of datacenter networks are run by absolute clowns. Not Amazon's -- Corey Quinn

AWS keeps customer costs down in part through networking advances

Register UK - Technology - 19 hours ago

FBI employee data allegedly hacked by ShinyHunters contains sensitive info about intelligence roles

FBI data allegedly stolen by the hacking group ShinyHunters carries granular detail about ‌scores of bureau officials’ job assignments, including sensitive work against Chinese spies, Russian intelligence, drug cartels and more, Reuters has found.

CBC News - World - 23 hours ago

Death of Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, sparks questions over drug supplier, L.A. luxury rehab center

The Santa Monica Police Department said there is no indication of foul play at this time and that they are also investigating Gerber’s apparent overdose.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions -- The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, an unlikely frontier in Beijing's AI race with Washington.

The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, where Beijing's AI infrastructure is progressing at "China speed", says one worker.

BBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Texas turning blue may hinge on Democrats harnessing data center opposition

Data center opposition is reshaping Texas' 2026 governor and Senate races as voters raise concerns over power, water and utility costs.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

Where America's Revolt Against Data Centers Could Shape Key Senate Races

"Any incumbent, Republican or Democrat, should be concerned about being tagged as pro-data center,” one strategist told Newsweek.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

Prep highlights: Lilah Chase has two goals, two assists in a 5-0 win for Seton Catholic soccer over La Center

Lilah Chase had two goals and two assists — all in the second half — as the Seton Catholic girls soccer team claimed sole possession of first place in the Trico League with a 5-0 win over La Center on

The Columbian - Sports - 1 day ago

Newsom Signs 7 Bills to Regulate Data Centers

Under the legislation, large data centers must pay some of the costs for upgrading the electricity grid.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Texas Halts Permits For Data Centers As Opposition In The U.S. Mounts. Governor Abbott Says Texans Must Come First.

The Abbott administration has announced a halt to all permits being sought by data centers until an audit is completed to ensure the reliability of the state's energy grid.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

Supporting tech startups: North Bank Innovations at Vancouver Innovation Center strives to provide new businesses the foundation they need

An east Vancouver business incubator has spent a year bringing entrepreneurs together at Vancouver Innovation Center.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Gov. Abbott Halts Texas Environmental Permits for Data Centers Until Audit Is Completed

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has ordered a halt to all environmental permits tied to data center construction, deepening a pause on the AI industry that has sought to grow throughout the state.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

The Data Center Will Not Hold -- What Next

Nobody seems to like data centers but one man.

Slate - Politics - 2 days ago

AI shopping bots raise scam, fraud, data-privacy risks, banks warn

Integrating AI agents into online shopping could increase the threats of scams, fraud, and breaches of data privacy, banks including NatWest and Bank of...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 2 days ago

After brutal cuts, can this NASA center still build multibillion-dollar space telescopes?

2025 was a brutal year of budget cuts and workforce attrition at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, the home base for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Experts worry Goddard—and NASA’s space science—may never recover

Scientific American - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Alibaba shares jump as new AI chip, data center buildout plans unveiled

Alibaba shares jumped 3% in Hong Kong on Tuesday as the tech giant unveiled a new AI chip and plans to sharply expand its global data center capacity

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

Abbott Orders Texas Environmental Agency to Stop Data Center Permits Pending Audits

The governor has halted environmental approvals until grid and water agency reviews are complete.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Two elections, one message: Germany is losing its political center

The AfD’s win in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the Left Party’s historic breakthrough in Berlin and another CDU collapse have deepened Chancellor Friedrich...

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 3 days ago

Review: 'The Front Page' centers two things Chicagoans really love — great ensembles and local history

The inaugural production at Northlight Theatre's new home in Evanston is a great way to welcome area audiences into one of the community’s newest playhouses.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

'I'd love to see more of it': Telstra backs data centre boom amid backlash

The telco owns the cable that would connect new AI infrastructure and says Australia is ideal for an accelerated development despite opposition.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 3 days ago

$68 Billion in Data Center Projects Blocked or Delayed in 3 Month Period

Researchers have revealed that 45 data center projects worth $68 billion were blocked or delayed by local pushback across the United States between April and June.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction

California’s growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry’s electricity costs and track water consumption.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 3 days ago

New data centres need to be built for the right reasons

Rather than profits, construction of these problematic centres should be regulated and approved based on their public benefit

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

'They're Trying to Scare You': Mark Levin Dismisses AI, Data Center Scare

During Saturday's broadcast of FNC's "Life, Liberty & Levin," host Mark Levin weighed in on concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers, some of which bordered on hysteria. | Clips

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in the epicenter of the outbreak

Congo has begun vaccinating healthcare workers against Ebola in Bunia, the epicenter of the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

Democrat Sen. Martin Heinrich Blocks House-Passed Bill to Force States to Hold Hearings on Making Data Centers Pay for Rising Electricity Costs

Sen. Jon Husted's (R-OH) effort to unanimously pass a bill that would urge states to consider forcing tech companies to cover increased electricity costs associated with data centers was blocked by Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), with the Democrat arguing that the legislation does not go far enough.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

A tale of two cities: San Francisco banning data centers, while Santa Clara is building more

Santa Clara collects an estimated $29.5 million a year from server farms which gets spent on police, parks, libraries and other resident services.

New York Post - Technology - 6 days ago

UN report cites possible US war crimes in deadly strikes on Iran school, sports center

A United Nations fact-finding mission focused on a pair of Feb. 28 strikes that reportedly killed about 180 people, many of them children.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 6 days ago

The bigger story behind Donald Trump's Kennedy Center clash

The US president's efforts to leave his mark on America's institutions are proving deeply divisive.

SBS - Politics - 6 days ago

Barbra Streisand blames Trump's 'unchecked ego' in Kennedy Center mess

President announced this week that the arts institution would be shut down immediately for major renovations amid a legal battle over his name on the building

Independent UK - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Satellite data shows accelerating ice loss in Greenland, Antarctica

New research based on satellite data going back to the 1970s has documented major ⁠polar ice losses in Greenland and Antarctica – home ⁠to...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 7 days ago

What happens when data centers lose power?

AI is driving a surge in data center electricity demand. That's why operators are increasingly dependent on backup generators and other technologies that can reduce energy use and ease pressure on power grids.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 7 days ago

If Trump Can't Have the Kennedy Center, No One Can

The president is threatening to flatten the center if he can’t put his name on it.

New York Magazine - Politics - 8 days ago

MSPs reject moratorium on data centres as minister vows new guidance in weeks

Public finance minister Hannah Mary Goodland told MSPs a pause on all developments would ‘send the wrong message’ to potential investors.

Evening Standard - Technology - 8 days ago

Large-scale data centres will require environmental assessment, says minister

Public finance minister Hannah Mary Goodlad announced the policy ahead of a debate calling for a moratorium on such facilities.

Evening Standard - Technology - 8 days ago

Greens urge MSPs to vote for moratorium on hyperscale data centres

MSPs will debate the issue at Holyrood on Wednesday.

Evening Standard - Technology - 8 days ago

Bell plans expansion of Sask. AI data centre, making it largest private investment in province's history -- Phil Tank -- -

At an investment summit in Toronto hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic announced the controversial data centre near Regina will be expanded from the original 300-megawatt facility to one that would eventually need 1.2 gigawatts of power.

CBC News - Business - 9 days ago

Athletes with autism take center court at the US Open

Young athletes with autism were on the US Open courts with Love Serving Autism, using racquet sports to build confidence, connection and life skills.

CNBC - Health - 10 days ago

Do data centres pay their own way? The answer is not straightforward

Data centres impose massive costs on the power system, of that there is no doubt – but do they pay enough to cover their costs?

Irish Times - Opinion - 11 days ago

Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push

Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.

Ars Technica - Technology - 13 days ago

Arab Hospitals Federation recognizes HMC as region's leading organization for patient-centered care

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has achieved a new milestone at the Arab level by winning the Platinum Award for Patient Centred Care as...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 14 days ago

Data Centers and AI Should Keep Driving Earnings Higher

In my opinion, the stock market remains grossly undervalued relative to the bond market.

Epoch Times - Business - 15 days ago

Former Colorado Crime Analyst Gets Prison For Manipulating DNA Data

Yvonne “Missy” Woods pleaded guilty in June to perjury, attempting to influence a public servant, forgery and committing a cybercrime.

Huffington Post - Science - 16 days ago

Protecting threatened wildlife - In partnership with - Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From heat-resilient corals in the Gulf of Oman to saiga antelopes on the Ustyurt Plateau, scientists and conservationists are using research, technology and hands-on protection to safeguard threatened wildlife.

Euronews - Environment - 16 days ago

US support for AI data centers collapses

ALBAWABA - Support for the construction of AI data centers collapses in the U.S. among all demographics – showing rare alignment among the usually polar

Albawaba - Business - 16 days ago

The hidden environmental cost of AI data centers

As data centers multiply to meet AI demand, they're straining power grids, draining water supplies and reshaping the land and air around them.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 20 days ago

Taylor: Lions, tigers and data centers — oh my

In my lifetime, I have seen many inventions, such as TV, the internet, cellphones, nuclear power, space exploration and many others.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 21 days ago

Howard Lutnick Hit With Receipts Over Contradictory Data Center Comments

The commerce secretary contradicted himself on the amount of water the centers use — and somebody brought receipts.

Huffington Post - Environment - 22 days ago

Milford Corporate Center's first infrastructure phase nearly done

Infrastructure installation is proceeding at the Milford Corporate Center site, and the city is beginning to court buyers for its 27 available lots.

Bay to Bay News - Business - 22 days ago

Inside Meta's push to put robots to work in data centers

The company is testing robots on tasks that can performed by technicians.

Ars Technica - Business - 25 days ago

America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026

Newsweek has partnered with Statista to present the America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026 ranking.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 28 days ago

The Data-Center Backlash Looms Large Ahead of the Midterm Elections

The playbook for Democrats was already easy. Trump is making it even easier.

New York Magazine - Technology - 29 days ago

Data of 1.2M people, 200,000 firms stolen in Latvia cyber attack

A large-scale cyberattack targeting Latvia's Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) has compromised data linked to 1.2 million individuals and 200,000...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 month ago

PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider

We don't have access to the data on the hardware/servers," Iron Mountain told Ars.

Ars Technica - Business - 1 month ago

Trader Joe's in North Center nabs union win after two-year ordeal

Employees of the store on Lincoln Avenue voted to join Trader Joe's United, becoming the first unionized location in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 2 months ago

How dare you stop data loss – that's not your job!

Rigid workplace cultures and youthful ambition do not mix

Register UK - Technology - 3 months ago

The hidden costs of Asia's data center rush

Many countries in Asia have no requirement for environmental impact assessments, and regulatory frameworks, where they exist at all, are years behind the pace of construction. Communities most affected are rarely consulted.

Global Voices - Business - 4 months ago

The human cost of the data center push in Latin America

In this cross-border article, Global Voices is sharing stories from several countries in Latin America where communities are pushing back against AI-driven data center development.

Global Voices - Business - 4 months ago

Military personnel looking at data on screen, created by Chad Hultz

As artificial intelligence spreads across the U.S. military, the real concern is not a rogue supercomputer, but whether human oversight can keep pace with systems designed to move faster than people. Using a pop-culture reference from Mission: Impossible as a lens, this story breaks down what military AI actually does today, the guardrails now in place, and where accountability begins to thin.

Military.com - Technology - 4 months ago

Senator Elizabeth Warren Probes Google's Quest for Soldiers' Medical Data

Responding to a ProPublica report, the Massachusetts Democrat has begun investigating Google’s “aggressive” pursuit of a biotechnology archive that could be used to build AI tools. She also faulted the Pentagon for favoring the tech giant.

ProPublica - Technology - 5 months ago

Where Is The Family At Center Of Viral Live TV Interview Now?

In 2017, Professor Robert Kelly's then 4-year-old daughter hopped into his home office and crashed her dad's live TV interview in a moment that blew up the internet. The political science professor did his best to shoo her away and kept on talking.

Inside Edition - US News - 6 months ago

Loading... Could a Strait of Hormuz closure slow India's internet? -- The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India's westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India’s westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

First Post - Technology - 6 months ago

How data gaps deepen climate injustice in the Himalayas

To prepare for and build resilience against GLOFS, regional collaboration must go beyond diplomatic gestures. It must involve shared infrastructure, multilingual data portals, joint simulations, and sustained training programs.

Global Voices - Science - 11 months ago

Inside the Memphis Chamber of Commerce's Push for Elon Musk's xAI Data Center

In the face of intense public opposition, the city’s Chamber of Commerce has gone to unusual lengths to promote Musk’s xAI facility: sending out a mailer, for the first time in recent memory, that includes misleading facts.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

Microsoft Used China-Based Support for Multiple U.S. Agencies, Potentially Exposing Sensitive Data

Microsoft says it will no longer use China-based engineers to support the Pentagon. But ProPublica found that the tech giant has relied on its global workforce for years to support other federal clients, including the Justice Department.

ProPublica - Technology - 1 year ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here's How Some States Are Tackling the Industry's Impact.

As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago