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Hochul's data-center ban: Letters to the Editor — July 17, 2026

NY Post readers discuss Gov. Hochul’s one-year (for now) ban on building new large-scale data centers in New York.

New York Post - Top Stories - 18 minutes ago

Science - How AI data centers impact the environment - New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers. 3H ago - 4:42

New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.

CBS News - Science - 36 minutes ago

A Trump Teleprompter Operator Allegedly Used Kalshi to Bet on the President's Speeches. Federal Regulators Took Notice.

Gabriel Perez is negotiating a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over allegations that he wagered on Trump's speeches using nonpublic information obtained through his job.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 51 minutes ago

West Lampeter supervisors consider data center regulations, open space tax referendum

When: West Lampeter Township Board of Supervisors meeting, July 13.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 56 minutes ago

World Cup lifts economy, but lower-income households stressed -- The World Cup — yes, including beer sales — helped to boost consumer spending and expand economic activity this summer, according to the Federal Reserve's latest check-in on the local economy.

The World Cup — yes, including beer sales — helped to boost consumer spending and expand economic activity this summer, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest check-in on the local economy.

Boston Globe - Business - 1 hour ago

Californians back CEQA reform, reject AI data centers by huge margins, poll finds

A new poll shows Xavier Becerra with a hefty lead in the California governor's race. Voters also expressed strong opposition to AI data centers and nuanced views on environmental policies and affordability.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 hour ago

Today Show's Craig Melvin Accosted by Intruder -- A man was arrested at Rockefeller Center on Thursday after reportedly sneaking past security and yelling a racial slur at the host.

A man was arrested at Rockefeller Center on Thursday after reportedly sneaking past security and yelling a racial slur at the host.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Details on New York data center moratorium -- New York has become the first state in the U.S. to impose a moratorium on the construction of massive AI data centers. The pause takes effect immediately and halts the construction of new data centers for up to a year. Paris Marx, a technology podcast host, joins CBS News to discuss. -- Jul 15

New York has become the first state in the U.S. to impose a moratorium on the construction of massive AI data centers. The pause takes effect immediately and halts the construction of new data centers for up to a year. Paris Marx, a technology podcast host, joins CBS News to discuss.

CBS News - Technology - 1 hour ago

Teleprompter operator made nearly $100K betting on Trump speeches -- After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.

After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.

CBS News - Business - 2 hours ago

Mississippi residents decry data center plant -- Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.

Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.

CBS News - Technology - 3 hours ago

Husband of Code Pink founder being probed under federal foreign agent and tax laws -- Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning organization advocating for causes affecting the working class.

Neville Roy Singham, who lives in Shanghai, China, is a major financial backer of a New York City-based nonprofit called the People's Forum, a left-leaning organization advocating for causes affecting the working class.

CBS News - US News - 3 hours ago

Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling" -- Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.

Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.

CBS News - US News - 3 hours ago

Federal panel reviews park fencing plan and White House visitor screening center

The proposals are being considered at a time when security for the president has become a top concern. President Trump has been the target of multiple assassination attempts.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 hours ago

New York's Ban on the Future -- Governor Kathy Hochul's data-center ban will hurt New Yorkers and help foreign adversaries-while stifling progress in AI. -- Jul 15

Governor Kathy Hochul’s data-center ban will hurt New Yorkers and help foreign adversaries—while stifling progress in AI, writes Josh Wolfe.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Australia to impose energy and water guardrails on data centers amid AI boom

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Boston Globe - Business - 4 hours ago

Federal panel reviews park fencing plan and visitor screening center to improve White House security

The agency has oversight over the design of construction on federal land in Washington.

Boston Globe - Politics - 6 hours ago

BOOK REVIEW - 'Cool Machine' completes Whitehead's Harlem Trilogy with thoughts of justice denied - Colson Whitehead's 10th novel, "Cool Machine," concludes his crime fiction series centered on the trials and triumphs of Ray Carney, both a legitimate furniture-store proprietor and a fence for stolen goods. The books span 1959-86, Carney's life from 28 to 55.

Colson Whitehead’s tenth novel, “Cool Machine,” concludes his crime fiction series centered on the trials and triumphs of Ray Carney, both a legitimate furniture-store proprietor and a fence for stolen goods. The books span 1959-1986, Carney’s life from 28 to 55.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 6 hours ago

New York Suspending Data Center Construction

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is temporarily suspending construction of data centers across the state. It gave regulators time to assess centers’ environmenta...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ontario asks federal government for potential wildfire evacuation help in the north

Ontario is requesting assistance from the federal government to get ready to evacuate communities across the north by aircraft as dozens of forest fires burn out of control.

CTV News - Politics - 7 hours ago

Virginia Becomes First State To Tax And Subsidize AI Data Centers At The Same Time

Virginia's new AI data center tax leaves billions in subsidies intact, reflecting conflicts between taxpayers, business groups, labor unions and environmentalists.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Backlash grows nationwide over data centers -- There's growing backlash nationwide against AI data centers and now New York is hitting pause. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to delay the building boom. Kelly O'Grady has more. -- Jul 15

There's growing backlash nationwide against AI data centers and now New York is hitting pause. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to delay the building boom. Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - Technology - 9 hours ago

New York's AI data center pause fuels fears US is falling behind China

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a form of processing that simulates human and animal intelligence via machines or computer systems to carry out data analytics, language processing, speech recognition and computer vision.

Fox News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

India not ready for 30x infra needs for data centers – analyst (VIDEO)

India faces shortages of power, water and grid infrastructure to sustain its fast-growing AI data center sector, technology analyst Neil Shah says.

Russia Today - US News - 12 hours ago

Paramount prevails in bid for new judge in federal antitrust case

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín will now oversee the high-profile antitrust case challenging Paramount's proposed takeover of Warner Bros.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

Energy secretary decries Kathy Hochul's data center stance as 'backwards'

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright strongly critiques New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to temporarily ban new data centers on ‘Fox & Friends.’

Fox News - Technology - 22 hours ago

Key California law on 'recyclable' packaging symbols is blocked by federal judge

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking an important California law from going into effect. SB 343 aimed to ensure that packaging does not feature recycling symbols like the chasing arrows unless it is actually being recycled.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 22 hours ago

Trump blasts New York Gov. Hochul's moratorium on AI data centers

New York became the first state in the U.S. to impose a ban of its kind when the governor signed the executive order Tuesday.

CNBC - Technology - 22 hours ago

N.Y. enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers -- Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. -- Jul 14

Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

CBS News - Technology - 23 hours ago

SMU launches a Heisman push for Kevin Jennings and is putting QB's name on a new recovery center

DALLAS (AP) — SMU has launched a Heisman Trophy campaign for senior quarterback Kevin Jennings, and also is putting his name on a new recovery center in the school's football complex. The …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 23 hours ago

This puts New York at the forefront of the data center debate

FOX Business correspondent Madison Alworth has the latest on the opposition AI data centers face on 'America Reports.'

Fox News - Technology - 1 day ago

Aurora issues lead water warning after some homes test over federal safety levels

The city is advising residents to use filters for tap water and get children tested for lead exposure, though they are specifying the levels represent “lead found in specific qualified homes that participate in the sampling program,” and not the entire city. Residents whose homes tested positive were contacted, it said.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Chiefs call on federal government to criminalize residential school denialism as hate speech

Denying the history of residential schools enforces a false view of Canadian history and protects those responsible, says Canada’s former special interlocutor on unmarked graves and missing children

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Federal government announces new members of Senate advisory board

Carney said last week he is dropping the non-partisan criteria for appointments to the upper chamber

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

What We Know About the Deadly ICE Shooting in Maine -- Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old man, was killed by a federal immigration agent in Maine on Monday. Details remain scarce.

Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 26-year-old man, was killed by a federal immigration agent in Maine on Monday. Details remain scarce.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Hochul halts NY data center construction -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more. -- Jul 14

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.

CBS News - Technology - 1 day ago

New York Implements Nation's First Statewide Moratorium on AI Data Centers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) has announced the country's first statewide freeze on new hyperscale data center construction, pausing environmental permits for up to one year while the state develops comprehensive regulatory standards.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

How hard is it to build orbital data centers, actually?

The ISS radiators are expensive and heavy. We're focused on making them cheap and light."

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

New York becomes 1st US state to halt large data center projects

New York on Tuesday became the first U.S. state to stop new large-scale data center construction, with the governor signing an executive order to pause...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 day ago

AFN National Chief raises concerns about federal major projects push

Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak tells AFN’s meeting she’s willing to go to court to protect First Nations’ rights

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

East Coast state becomes first to block AI data centers amid backlash

Dem Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the nation's first statewide moratorium on new AI data centers while officials develop new environmental standards.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

New York becomes first U.S. state to impose AI data center ban

New York became the first state to ban construction of 'hyperscale' AI data centers, for one year, after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

New York bans data center construction for a year, rattling AI industry

New York’s data center moratorium may become the blueprint for anti-AI movement.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 2 days ago

New York imposes the first statewide ban on large data centers

New York blocked the construction of any new large data centers for up to a year while the state creates rules to protect the environment.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 2 days ago

New York Has Put The Brakes On AI Data Centers. It's The First State To Order A Construction Pause.

New York has become the first U.S. state to temporarily halt construction of large new data centers.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

Sen. Tim Scott wants to hear from Warsh on data centers and AI

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will host Kevin Warsh before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday for his first time testifying as Fed chairman.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Paramount CEO David Ellison Backing Bill for Federal Film Tax Incentive

David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, has reportedly been backing a bill for a federal film tax incentive that has bipartisan support.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

New York becomes first state to impose data center moratorium

New York: New Yorkbecame the first state in the nation to impose a moratorium on the construction of data centers Tuesday,a striking setback for artif...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

Meta Has Been Looking to Expand Its AI Capabilities. It Has Now Announced Plans on Invest $50 Billion on a New Data Center.

Meta is dramatically expanding its largest artificial intelligence infrastructure project, increasing the planned investment in its Hyperion data center in rural Louisiana to more than $50 billion.

International Business Times - Business - 3 days ago

Dozens at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses

Dozens of workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo have gone on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses

Los Angeles Times - Health - 3 days ago

Meta expands Louisiana data center in $50B AI push, boosting rural community

Meta said the $50 billion expansion will make its Richland Parish site one of the largest data centers in history while bringing jobs and new funding to the rural community.

Fox News - Business - 3 days ago

Microsoft Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Appointed to Federal Reserve Jobs Advisory Role After Mass Layoffs

Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has been appointed to a Federal Reserve task force on jobs despite her main qualification seeming to be ordering mass layoffs at the software giant's gaming division.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

Clapback to a critic: Obama Presidential Center enhances South Side's charm

Two readers push back on a recent op-ed by a former Jackson Park resident who isn't impressed with the center. Also, asking NYC's Zohran Mamdani for Chicago solutions

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 6 days 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 - 6 days ago

Downstate Rep. Carol Ammons indicted by federal grand jury on wire fraud charges

The six-term legislator and her daughter netted more than $100,000 in a series of schemes, according to federal prosecutors.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 8 days ago

Prince George's County Maryland Passes 2-Year Moratorium on AI Data Center Development

Prince George's County, Maryland, has enacted a two-year moratorium on new data center construction, marking one of the strictest restrictions on AI data centers in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Breitbart - Technology - 8 days ago

Fire-damaged Pacific Palisades shopping center sets reopening date

Rick Caruso's Palisades Village will reopen Aug. 15. About one-third of the businesses are new, and many tenants are returning to their shops.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 8 days ago

'Shell-shocked' Chicago scientists raise alarm about federal overhaul of research grant funding

Researchers here and across the country say a proposed rule could undermine a system that has helped fueled scientific innovation for generations. A public comment period ends July 13.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 8 days ago

Attorneys general, state officials sue over 2nd federal attempt to cut permanent housing funds

On June 1, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tried for a second time to condition money for permanent housing, including shifting $1.3 billion in funding to temporary housing programs. A coalition of state officials, which also included Raoul, won a different lawsuit over similar restrictions on the same funding June 30.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 8 days ago

Sosne: Summer doesn't stop federal employees' service

Though summer is upon us, federal employees both active and retired continue their commitment to service.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 17 days ago

Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan Dies At 100

Critics have said Greenspan’s light regulatory touch for banks may have helped bring about the Great Recession.

Huffington Post - Business - 24 days ago

The main reason some young college grads are struggling to find work -- Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.

Economists at the New York Federal Reserve say they've identified the main reason some recent college grads are having trouble landing a job.

CBS News - Business - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - Technology - 2 months ago

AI-ready data centers are booming in Indonesia but water woes loom

"Human needs, with water being a basic necessity, compete with the demands of data centers."

Global Voices - Business - 2 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 - 4 months ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

How the American and Israeli war with Iran took down the internet.

New York Magazine - Technology - 4 months ago

Charlie Kirk Day: When It's Celebrated, What to Expect, and Is It a Federal Holiday?

Charlie Kirk Day 2025 commemorates the conservative leader's impact on faith and free speech through national observances and public gatherings.

International Business Times - US News - 9 months ago

STDs fall in adults, syphilis in newborns rises: CDC data -- While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns​ continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns​ continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CBS News - Health - 9 months ago

'Will federalise DC if...': Trump says US capital 'booming' but threatens national emergency again

President Trump has warned of a national emergency and federal takeover of Washington D.C. after Mayor Muriel Bowser halted police cooperation with ICE amid racial profiling allegations

First Post - World - 10 months ago

Detroit father of 5 released from ICE detention after federal court order

A judge ruled that a Trump administration directive was “not only wrong but also fundamentally unfair”

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 10 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 - 10 months ago

How We Tracked Workforce Reductions at Federal Health Agencies

When the Trump administration refused to reveal how many workers had left federal health agencies, ProPublica turned to a federal employee directory to quantify the impact. Here’s how we did it.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago

Canada needs agency to manage public UFO sightings, says new federal report -- Bryce Hoye -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Manitoba

Whether you're a believer, skeptic or fall somewhere in between, a new federally-commissioned report recommends a government agency be tasked with responding to UFO reports from the public and pilots.

CBC News - Technology - 11 months ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Won't Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run

The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

The Federal Reserve continues pause on interest rate cuts, expects two cuts later this year

The Fed didn’t cut interest rates in March, citing the stable economy and improving labor markets.

Fox News - Business - 1 year ago

Microsoft Bundling Practices Focus of Federal Antitrust Probe

The Federal Trade Commission has demanded information from Microsoft and interviewed competitors as the agency’s antitrust investigation heats up. The probe follows ProPublica reporting on how the company skirted and potentially violated federal law.

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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year ago