Data centers drive blue-collar employment and skills development, CEO states
Demand for Blue-Collar Workers in Texas Data Centers Red Oak, Texas — In a vast data center campus in Texas, the arranged rows of cables and blinking lights support the technology that Americans rely on daily. However, maintaining this infrastructure requires a significant number of electricians, technicians, and construction workers, and the industry believes it […]
CDC Provides Update After Underestimating Data on Firearms Used in Self-Defense
On September 29, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revised its firearms injury webpage to adjust its language, acknowledging the more frequent use of guns for self-defense than previously stated. In August, the CDC reinstated data about the use of firearms in self-defense, which had been removed in 2022 during the Biden administration. The new […]
Seattle decides to prohibit grocery store ‘surveillance pricing’. Your data shouldn’t determine your food expenses.
Seattle Bans Grocery Pricing Practices Based on Personal Data On September 22, Seattle’s City Council cast a 7-2 vote to prohibit specific grocery pricing strategies that leverage personal consumer information to determine costs. This initiative received support from Consumer Reports, which worked alongside the mayor’s office in shaping the ordinance. The idea behind what’s labeled […]
MacSync malware conceals commands in iCloud calendar to steal data from Macs
You likely use your calendar for scheduling appointments, remembering birthdays, or for those reminders you sometimes just snooze. It appears hackers have discovered another way to utilize these features. Security researchers have identified a new variant of MacSync malware capable of exploiting public iCloud calendar events as part of its infection strategy. Inside the calendar […]
Virginia representative proposes national approach to address concerns over data centers.
A push for national security aimed at enhancing America’s tech infrastructure is encountering significant pushback from local communities. This situation is setting up a conflict between Washington’s urgency to outpace China and the rising local resistance. Representative Suhas Subramanyam, a Democrat from Virginia, often referred to as part of the nation’s “Data Center Alley,” cautions […]
Amazon Commits $1 Billion to Support Communities Near Data Centers
Amazon’s $1 Billion Investment in Data Center Communities On Friday, Amazon announced its intention to invest over $1 billion in the next five years for the communities that host its data centers throughout the United States. According to reports, Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman introduced the initiative named “Built Together.” He mentioned that this […]
The true reasons for the resistance against data centers
Many Americans are increasingly resistant to the construction of new data centers. This past summer, Pennsylvania’s Governor Josh Shapiro implemented the toughest data center regulations in the United States. Meanwhile, New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has instituted a statewide halt on hyperscale construction, and Texas governor Greg Abbott has put new approvals on hold while […]
Trump supports Ohio data centers, cautions they could move to China if not welcomed in the US
During a campaign rally in Ohio on Saturday, President Trump emphasized the importance of rapidly developing large data centers as he encouraged attendees to support Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. He cautioned that hindering these tech projects would give an advantage to China. “There’s so much money to be made for Ohio. You […]
Democrats Halt Data Center Legislation to Reduce Costs, but Coverage Is Lacking
Senator Moreno Critiques Democrats Over Ratepayer Protection Act On Thursday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) voiced strong criticism toward Democrats, alleging they are willing to jeopardize the country simply to maintain political power. He specifically pointed out their obstruction of a Republican-backed bill designed to shield Americans from rising electricity costs tied to AI data centers. […]
Dems Prevented Data Center Bill Aimed at Reducing Costs, but News Outlets Won’t Report
Political Stance on Electric Bill Legislation Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) expressed strong criticism toward Democrats, claiming they prioritize political power over the welfare of the country. He voiced his concerns particularly about their blocking of Republican-led initiatives, such as the Ratepayer Protection Act, aimed at shielding Americans from rising electricity costs linked to AI data […]