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May 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Data Centers: Big Power, Big Pollution

A recent study shows that data centers across the United States are not just busy with computers; they also generate a hefty environmental toll. The research, carried out by an economist at Carnegie Mellon, looked at almost 2, 800 data centers in operation in 2025. Using public information fro

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Red‑Box Campaigns: A Maine Ethics Review

Maine’s watchdog will look into a tactic called “red boxing” used by three Democratic candidates for governor. The commission received a complaint from an attorney who said a campaign posted a red‑boxed message that might lead outside groups to advertise for the candidate. The complainant also

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

AutoNation Turns to Service and Finance as Sales Slow

AutoNation’s first‑quarter earnings showed that the company is leaning more on its service and finance arms to keep profits up. The retailer earned $4. 69 per share, topping the $4. 51 forecast from analysts, while total revenue slipped 2 % to $6. 552 billion and missed the expected $6. 651 billi

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May 02 2026FINANCE

Hut 8 Raises $3. 25 Billion to Power AI Data Center

Hut 8, a Miami company, plans a $12 billion AI data center in St. Francisville, West Feliciana Parish. To fund the first phase, it is selling $3. 25 billion in bonds through its subsidiary Hut 8 DC LLC. The bonds carry a 6. 192% annual rate and will mature in 2042, closing the offer this Thurs

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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech’s AI Push Could Outpace 19th‑Century Railroads

A recent study by a leading real‑estate firm says that the current wave of artificial intelligence (AI) development might surpass the scale of railroad expansion in the 1850s. The research points to a projected $3. 7 trillion investment by major tech giants—Google, Amazon and Microsoft—in AI infrast

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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Safety Gear That Saves Lives: New Airbag Tech for Motorcyclists

Motorcycle riders are stepping up their safety game this spring, and a new campaign called “Airbags Save” is leading the charge. The program, launched in 2024, highlights how modern airbag jackets and helmets can cut crash forces by as much as 95 percent. It also stresses that wearing the right gear

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Drone war widens in Ukraine as daytime strikes surge

Early last month, Ukrainian skies turned into a battleground not just at night but from morning through afternoon. Over 400 drones flooded the airspace in just seven and a half hours. Most never reached their targets. Nighttime strikes have long been Russia’s preferred playbook since the conflict be

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May 02 2026OPINION

Science in America: Who’s Really Calling the Shots?

Earlier this year, a group of top science advisors got the boot. All twenty-two members of the National Science Board—experts nominated for their lifetime achievements—were removed before their terms ended. These weren’t random picks; they were carefully chosen from universities, industries, and res

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May 02 2026EDUCATION

New Projects and Learning Spots in Buffalo’s Future

Buffalo is preparing for some fresh updates across the city, with a mix of education, healthcare, and public art on the way. At the Science Museum, a new exhibit will blend sports excitement with science and engineering lessons. Instead of just displaying trophies, the museum plans to turn the love

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Tech giants quietly step up AI support for US military ops

The Pentagon just inked deals with five more tech powerhouses—Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and two others—to push AI tools deeper into classified military networks. These agreements let the Defense Department experiment with advanced AI for tasks like target selection, though exactly how remains uncle

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