New York Set to Temporarily Ban Large New Data Centers
Gov. Kathy Hochul is banning their construction for up to a year, giving the state time to formulate regulations focused on the environment and the energy grid. Source link
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Georgia families face losing their homes to make way for AI data centers: “It’s theft”
Georgia families face losing their homes to make way for AI data centers: “It’s theft” – CBS News Watch CBS News Some families in Georgia are being forced to sell their homes or face government seizures to make way for AI data centers. CBS News’ Skyler Henry has more. Source link
Georgia homeowners are being forced from their homes to help power AI data centers
Georgia homeowners are being forced from their homes to help power AI data centers – CBS News Watch CBS News Some homeowners in Georgia say they have been given an ultimatum: sell your home or the state will take it. Utility giant Georgia Power is planning to build a new transmission line so it can … Read more
Georgia family says they’re forced to sell home to help power AI data centers: “It’s theft”
Sell your home, or the state will take it – that’s the ultimatum some homeowners in Georgia say they are facing amid the AI boom. Utility giant Georgia Power is planning to build a new transmission line to in part help power new data centers. It estimates 70-80% of the power on the new line … Read more
A New Foe Has Emerged for Data Centers: Farmers
Growers, ranchers and companies warn of too much farmland being used for AI data centers, siphoning water. Source link
Southern Poverty Law Center’s money women allegedly used major bank to fund pay-to-hate operation
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A pair of former top executives at the Southern Poverty Law Center used a network of checking accounts to secretly funnel $4.1 million to extremists, including one nicknamed “The Aryan Barbarian,” in a long-running pay-to-hate scheme, federal officials told Fox News Digital. The SPLC’s … Read more
Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and East braces
DES MOINES, Iowa — Summer camp and other outdoor activities were canceled or delayed Monday as a heat wave held its grip on the Midwest and spread eastward. Communities opened cooling centers and urged people to take it easy and stay hydrated. “Overall, we’re looking at just a really hot and humid pattern. It’s going … Read more
Parisians flee furnace-like heat wave by escaping to cooling centers
Parisians flee furnace-like heat wave by escaping to cooling centers – CBS News Watch CBS News Many Parisians without air conditioning in their homes are turning to public cooling centers. CBS News’ Chris Livesay reports. Source link
Venezuela’s medical centers “absolutely overwhelmed” after twin earthquakes, aid group chief says
The death toll is still climbing after two 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, destroying buildings and other infrastructure. CBS News’ Jarred Hill reports, and Project HOPE president Chris Skopec discusses international aid efforts. Source link
More favor than oppose data centers in their area, but few admit knowing a lot about them, CBS News poll finds
Many Americans are skeptical about having a data center in their area, fueled largely by what they perceive as negative impacts on the environment and resources. The construction of data centers in the U.S. has accelerated in recent years, but most Americans feel they don’t know a lot about them yet. People’s own lack of … Read more