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AIMar 25

Sanders, AOC Introduce Bill to Pause Data Center Construction Amid Local Pushback

Progressive lawmakers propose federal moratorium on AI data centers as communities increasingly oppose construction through recalls and regulations.

6 sources
AIMay 7

Congressional Democrats Propose Pause on Data Center Construction Amid AI Infrastructure Debate

Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to temporarily halt new data center construction nationwide.

4 sources
AIMar 18

Microsoft Considers Legal Challenge to Amazon-OpenAI Cloud Partnership Deal

Microsoft is reportedly weighing legal action over a $50 billion cloud computing partnership between Amazon and OpenAI, according to Financial Times reporting.

4 sources
PoliticsApr 8

Wisconsin Holds Supreme Court Election and University System Leadership Vote

Wisconsin voters choose a new Supreme Court justice while university regents consider firing system president.

8 sources
PoliticsMar 12

Trump Administration Officials Target Medicaid Program for Fraud Investigation

Dr. Mehmet Oz and JD Vance are focusing on Medicaid fraud as part of broader entitlement program reform efforts.

7 sources
WorldMar 25

Jewish Communities Increase Security Measures Amid Rising Antisemitic Incidents

Jewish communities in the US and Europe have heightened security and continued religious observances following attacks on Jewish sites and rising antisemitic rhetoric.

6 sources
PoliticsApr 8

Lawmakers call for investigation into ICE detainee tracking system amid arrest reports

36 lawmakers led by Elizabeth Warren request investigation into ICE's online detainee locator system, calling it unreliable amid separate reports of arrests.

8 sources
PoliticsMar 18

TSA Official Warns Small Airports Could Close as Shutdown Affects Staffing

Transportation Security Administration officials warn that small U.S. airports could face closures as TSA officers call out or quit during the government shutdown.

3 sources
FinanceMay 30

Stock Markets Hit Record Highs as Heavily Shorted Stocks Rally 30%

U.S. stock markets achieved new record highs this week, driven by a significant rally in heavily shorted stocks and broad market gains.

3 sources
TechnologyMay 30

AUKUS alliance to develop underwater drones for naval defense by 2027

The US, UK and Australia will jointly develop unmanned undersea vehicles under their military partnership, with delivery expected in 2027.

3 sources
AIMar 15

AI Industry Faces Growing Scrutiny Over Energy Use, Labor Practices, and Military Applications

Artificial intelligence companies confront mounting concerns about power consumption, worker displacement, and defense contracting amid rapid expansion.

6 sources
OtherMay 6

18-year-old arrested in Oklahoma lake party shooting that killed 1, injured 22

Police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a Sunday night shooting at an Oklahoma lake party that left one woman dead and 22 others wounded.

4 sources
AIMar 11

YouTube Expands AI Deepfake Detection Tool to Politicians and Journalists

YouTube is extending its AI-powered deepfake detection feature to politicians, government officials, and journalists in a pilot program.

8 sources
FinanceApr 18

Cuban man dies in ICE custody in Miami; migrant deaths reach record levels

A 27-year-old Cuban man died in ICE custody in Miami after an apparent suicide attempt as federal data shows migrant deaths in custody have reached record highs.

5 sources
WorldMay 16

Drone Warfare Escalates in Sudan Conflict, Killing 880 Civilians in Four Months

UN reports drones have become the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan's war, with foreign-supplied technology enabling strikes on hospitals, schools and markets.

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