Tips for keeping your data safe on your phone while traveling abroad
So, you’ve booked a flight, right? You’re dreaming of scrumptious meals, new places, and just a bit of a break from the daily grind. Travel should ideally feel easy, but, well, that’s not always the case. Many overlook key details until it’s too late. Modern issues often come from mobile devices, personal data, and accounts. […]
AI Data Centers Can Gain Trust from Doubters, but They Need to Learn from Fracking
AI and the Challenges It Faces There are those who sound alarms about the power drain and water usage from new data centers, suggesting a bleak future. It feels a bit like déjà vu, doesn’t it? Just think back to when fracking sparked similar fears, despite having plenty of advantages. Much like the reaction to […]
A step-by-step guide to deleting your personal information from data broker websites
When I first attempted to erase my personal details from a people search website, they mysteriously reappeared after just a few weeks. That experience could have easily discouraged me from trying again. Perhaps this struggle is intentional; data brokers rely on our information to profit, so complicating the opt-out process seems like a tactic. Recently, […]
Average tax refund is 11% greater, recent IRS filing data reveals
Tax Refunds Rise This Season The average tax refund this season has increased by 11.1% compared to the same period last year, based on recent data from the IRS. As of April 3rd, the average amount for individual filers reached $3,462, up from $3,116 last year, according to a report from the IRS on Friday. […]
After a Missouri city endorses a $6B data center, upset voters retaliate at the polls.
In a small town in Missouri, voters have ousted four city council members who backed a $6 billion data center project, despite strong local dissent. Residents of Festus, which has around 14,000 inhabitants and lies about 55 miles south of St. Louis, are understandably upset. Just days after the council voted in favor of the […]
Four current city council members removed after backlash over $6 billion data center in Missouri
Voter Backlash Over Data Center in Missouri A proposed $6 billion data center in a Missouri city led to significant voter backlash, resulting in the ousting of four City Council members who were seeking re-election. These incumbents were defeated by substantial margins, and the Council is set to meet on Wednesday, albeit without a quorum. […]
Voters Remove Half of Missouri City Council for Approving $6 Billion AI Data Center
Missouri Town Votes Out Council Members Over AI Data Center Support On Tuesday, voters in Festus, Missouri, made a significant decision, expelling four city council members who supported an AI data center in the vicinity. Just a week prior, these council members had voted to approve the $6 billion project, stirring up considerable backlash among […]
FBI alerts about data dangers from apps created overseas
It may seem routine—downloading an app and just tapping “Allow.” But the FBI has a warning: this simple action might expose you to more data collection than you realize. In a recent alert from the Internet Crime Complaint Center, experts indicated that numerous popular apps in the U.S. are created by foreign firms, especially those […]
Wisconsin City Approves the Nation’s First Measure Against Data Centers
Voters in Suburban Milwaukee Approve Measure to Limit Data Centers In a significant decision, voters in Port Washington, Wisconsin, overwhelmingly supported a measure on Tuesday aimed at restricting future data centers in the area, with a reported two-to-one margin. The residents who initiated this voter referendum believe it marks a shift in strategy against data […]
Is the XRP Rise Real or Just an Illusion? Here’s What the Data Shows
XRP’s Recent Market Moves Under Scrutiny XRP’s recent activity prompts a significant question: Is this an authentic shift in trend or just a brief surge within an ongoing bearish pattern? Although the short-term candlestick patterns may seem encouraging, the price hasn’t yet established a new high, and resistance remains strong, hinting at some underlying weaknesses. […]