Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Compliance Notices to 156 Data Centers Regarding Water Usage Reporting
Texas AG’s Office Sends Compliance Letters to Data Centers On Thursday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced that it has dispatched letters to 156 data center developments across over 30 counties. The letters urge these centers to adhere to state regulations regarding water usage reporting. According to a news release, the communication instructs data […]
Researcher accused of poisoning a colleague after being filmed altering a water bottle — and faces minimal consequences
California Researcher Pleads No Contest to Poisoning Coworker A researcher from California has entered a no contest plea to a felony charge of poisoning a colleague, resulting in the victim’s serious illness. This plea deal, described by a judge as “extremely generous,” came despite video evidence captured by a hidden camera showing the accused tampering […]
Well-known baby gripe water taken off the shelves due to harmful, undisclosed alcohols: FDA
Concerns Emerge Over Baby Sleep Remedy Safety A widely used baby sleep aid is potentially dangerous for infants, prompting urgent warnings from health officials. Pacific Health Sciences has announced a voluntary recall of Lot 25122bw of its Babies’ Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water. This recall follows findings from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
Suspect in Rhode Island cold case murder apprehended using DNA from a water bottle
After being unsolved for over 40 years, a murder case in Rhode Island might finally have a resolution, thanks to the discovery of a discarded water bottle at a theater. On October 6, William “Billy” Morton was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Hillary Hellewell in Newport back in 1985. Remarkably, after […]
Construction worker Rafael Peralta passes away after being trapped during a water main break
Tragic Construction Accident in Long Island A 56-year-old construction worker from New York lost his life on Friday morning after becoming submerged during a water main break near Roosevelt Field, Long Island’s largest shopping mall. Rafael Peralta, who lived in Babylon, was working beneath Ring Road outside the mall when the incident occurred around 11:13 […]
Protesters disrupt DC data center event due to worries about AI and water consumption
Protesters Disrupt Pro-Data Center Event in D.C. During a major pro-data center rally in Washington, D.C., a group of protesters made their presence felt, directing obscene gestures at attendees and vocally critiquing the industry’s water consumption. This incident occurred as President Trump pushes to fast-track the growth of artificial intelligence and data centers in the […]
Long Island Sound is exhibiting signs of recovery as water quality keeps getting better.
Recent investments in wastewater and infrastructure upgrades in Connecticut and New York seem to be yielding positive results, as a new report indicates ongoing improvements in the water quality of Long Island Sound. Save the Sound has published its 2026 Long Island Sound Report Card, revealing that water quality has either improved or stayed stable […]
Four Migrants Discovered Stuck in Smuggler’s Water Tank Close to Texas Border
Border Patrol Discovers Hidden Migrants in Texas Border Patrol agents in the Del Rio Sector encountered a startling situation while patrolling a country road near Eagle Pass, Texas. On September 14, they stopped a pickup truck that raised their suspicions and found four individuals cramped inside a portable water tank typically used on local ranches. […]
Foreign hackers compromised Colorado water utilities and disabled alarms.
Officials in Colorado reported that foreign hackers gained access to the computer systems of two water utilities last month. They manipulated pumping cycles, disabled alarms, and changed equipment settings before the operators managed to regain control. According to the office of Governor Jared Polis, the security breaches didn’t compromise the quality of drinking water or […]
Texas Takes a Stand: Governor Abbott Directs Action Against AI Data Centers That Avoid Required Water Surveys
Texas Governor’s Directive on Water Usage Reporting for Data Centers Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Water Development Board to take action against data centers that neglect to report their water usage. This move comes after state records indicated that many of these facilities have overlooked a mandatory survey for several years. According to […]