A handful of former cryptocurrency mining companies have swapped digital coins for data center dominance. Once known for burning through electricity to mint virtual money, these firms now lease out massive computing power to tech giants racing to build artificial intelligence systems. Names like Cor
A local career center is taking an unusual route to get its programs noticed: hiring a marketing agency run by former students. The La Salle-Peru Area Career Center is working with reelCreative, a digital media firm founded by two of its own graduates, to create video and photo content that highligh
The recent death of Jose Guadalupe Ramos-Solano at the Adelanto ICE detention center has again put a spotlight on the conditions inside these facilities. His passing marks the fourth death at Adelanto since last September, all involving Mexican nationals, prompting Mexico to seek answers and legal a
A local college just opened a high-tech center to train future nurses and other health workers. The building has rooms filled with lifelike dummies and high-tech tools. Instead of just reading books, students now practice on realistic mannequins that can mimic real medical situations. The center cos
Alaska spends a lot of time saying no to new energy ideas before really thinking them through. Every big project faces the same loud warnings—air will get worse, rivers will be harmed, salmon will vanish—no matter if it’s a road, a mine, or a power plant. But when you look closer, some projects migh
A coalition of well-known actors, musicians, and healthcare experts are demanding the shutdown of a Texas detention center holding migrant families. Over 45, 000 people have joined a digital petition calling for the immediate release of children and adults held at this facility. Signers include big
Microsoft is closing a huge agreement to lock in a steady electricity supply for its growing data‑center needs. The deal involves a new gas‑powered plant in West Texas that will deliver 2, 500 megawatts of power—one of the largest projects in the state. The project is valued at about $7 billion and
During the opening night of the classic musical "Chicago" at the Kennedy Center, a high-profile figure arrived in the spotlight—though not on stage. The timing raised questions about priorities. Not long before the performance began, a significant policy change was announced, one that reshaped how f
A group of big names in Hollywood, along with doctors and policy experts, just signed a letter demanding an end to a Texas facility where kids are held in immigration detention. The Dilley center, run far from cities, has faced criticism for how it treats children and families. The letter says no yo
The new film about a lone astronaut on a long‑haul space trip sparks debate about how realistic the science feels. Experts point out that while some details are imaginative, many of the challenges shown—like life support and radiation protection—mirror real research. Next up is a look at data cen
