As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities follows

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lights up in New York City

NEW YORK (AP) Crowds came to watch the annual New York City tradition cheered Wednesday evening…

Bitcoin tops $100,000 as big rally sparked by Trump election win rolls on

NEW YORK (AP) As the world’s most popular cryptocurrency continues its enormous climb triggered by Donald…

Austin endorses women in combat jobs and exhorts West Point cadets to defend the Constitution

WASHINGTON (AP) — under a speech at West Point Wednesday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the…

Unlikely battleground California plays key role — again — in setting US House’s political balance

Los Angeles (AP) Before the election in November, Democrats and Republicans had at least one thing…

GivingTuesday estimates $3.6B was donated this year, an increase from 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — The organization GivingTuesday estimates that U.S. contributors contributed $3.6 billion on Tuesday,…

Memphis says it won’t agree to federal oversight of police department ahead of investigation report

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis said in a letter issued Wednesday that it will not consent…

Democrat Jerry Nadler steps aside from top Judiciary role, avoiding party fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — In order to prevent an intra-party battle for a prominent post as the…

Abandoned mines in the US pose dangers to people and property when land gives way

Old, unstable mines dotting large swaths of Pennsylvania and many other states have the potential to…

With 13 newcomers, South Carolina Senate may tackle tough issues

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – With the most newly elected senators since World War II, Republican Senate…