A new proposal aims to stop the construction of AI data centers in the U. S. until safety rules protect workers, consumers and the planet. The idea was pushed by two well‑known progressive figures. They argue that the rapid growth of these facilities threatens power grids, raises electricity bills
The first thing that caught everyone’s eye at the Dodgers’ opening‑day game was not a fireworks display or a celebrity cameo; it was two gleaming trophies that glowed under the afternoon sun. The 2024 and 2025 World Series cups were carried into the dugout by two veteran players who had helped win
On this day, many well‑known figures celebrate another year. The most talked about is director Quentin Tarantino, who turns 63. He once voiced a character in his own film “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. ” Singer Mariah Carey reaches 56. She performed at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in
The conflict between Iran and the United States has pushed farmers to rethink what they plant. New data suggest that corn will cover fewer acres than last year, and the amount of spring wheat sown is the lowest in half a century. Prices for fertilizer and diesel have spiked, while grain prices sta
German authorities have brought charges against Daniela Klette, a former member of the Red Army Faction, for violent acts carried out in the early 1990s. The accusations include attempted murder, bomb attacks that were both failed and successful, kidnapping for ransom, and aggravated robbery. Klette
The capital enjoyed a sunny, almost summer‑like afternoon on Thursday. But by Friday morning a cold front is set to arrive, bringing wind, showers and a sharp drop in temperature. Severe storms have been active upstate, but they will weaken as they move toward the region. Morning showers are e
The calm weather we’ve been enjoying is about to change. A chilly front will bring a cool breeze this weekend, but it also creates conditions that can let fires spread fast. Rain is expected to increase next week. A dense fog advisory covers parts of southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi until
A sharp temperature drop of almost 40 degrees happened overnight, leaving many areas below freezing by morning. Thursday’s highs hovered in the low 70s east and south of I‑94, but tonight’s lows slipped into the 30s, with some places near 40 and others in the 20s, especially around the Thumb. Wind s
"The biggest science group in China decided to skip a leading AI conference because the organizers, based in California, stopped accepting work from companies that the U. S. government has blacklisted. The move caused a stir in Beijing, where scientists and tech firms feel they are locked in a heate
The House Financial Services Committee looked at how the SEC handles crypto. Rep. Stephen Lynch said he likes new tech but worries about recent rules. He claimed the SEC stopped many teams that fight fraud and shut down FinHub, an office that helped the agency understand digital money. Lync
