Hochul calls for a break on new large data centers for AI in New York during the election year.
New York State to Halt Environmental Permits for Data Centers Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York state regulators will not be granting environmental permits for large data centers in the coming year. She is set to sign an executive order that will “suspend” new air permits for what are referred to as “hyperscale” […]
3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Pay Attention to This Year
Quick Read Forecasts for the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in early 2027 suggest a range between 3.8% and 4.7%, up from 2.5% in 2026. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is expected to make an official announcement in October. The proposed Elderly Labor Freedom Act aims to remove means testing, allowing retirees to work before reaching full […]
Father who is a firefighter hit by lightning in Alabama one year after a firework injured him
An Alabama firefighter is feeling quite fortunate after surviving a lightning strike on Sunday. Interestingly, it’s exactly one year since he escaped with minor injuries from a firework incident that hit him in the face. James Rowley was celebrating his daughter’s birthday when stormy weather rolled into Cullman County. Things took a turn for the […]
GLAAD Upset as Representation of LGBTQQIAAP2S+ Characters in Movies Decreases for Third Year
GLAAD Reports Decline in LGBTQ+ Representation in Film GLAAD has published its yearly report on LGBTQ+ representation in film and television, and the findings aren’t encouraging. For the third consecutive year, gay visibility in Hollywood has diminished. The 14th annual report reveals that as the entertainment landscape evolves, LGBTQ+ characters are among those most affected. […]
LGBTQ film representation declines for the third consecutive year, according to GLAAD.
Amir Odom: Why I left the LGBTQ movement Amir Odom recently joined Riley Gaines for a discussion about various subjects including Pride Month, the current state of the LGBTQ movement, feelings of political disconnection, cancel culture, and even figures like Trump and BLM. They explored the notion that many individuals feel increasingly unrepresented by the […]
Sun Valley’s ‘summer camp for the wealthy’ is providing knitting classes this year — here’s why it’s not surprising
This year’s Summer Camp for Millionaires in Sun Valley, Idaho, is mixing things up by introducing knitting into its packed agenda, according to On the Money. The annual gathering hosted by Allen & Company features familiar panel discussions with high-profile guests. CNN’s Erin Burnett is set to interview Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and David McCormick […]
Cameron Boozer is preferred over Darryn Peterson for NBA Rookie of the Year odds.
Winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award is quite a feat. Typically, it springs from a player’s ability to contribute to their team’s success right away, but development is rarely a straight path. In fact, some athletes have a distinct edge when entering their first full NBA season. Historically, the last nine award winners […]
Texas continues to grieve, but one year after the deadly flood, it remains resilient.
Remembering the Texas Hill Country: One Year After the Devastating Flood Last summer, on the Fourth of July, the Texas Hill Country experienced relentless flooding. By the next morning, 139 individuals were reported missing, with 119 from Kerr County alone. Many of these people were not just residents; they were neighbors, friends, and visitors drawn […]
AI chip company Rebellions, supported by Samsung, aims for an IPO in South Korea next year, according to the CEO.
Rebellions Plans IPO in South Korea Rebellions is aiming to tap into the strong investor interest in AI chips, targeting an initial public offering in South Korea for the first or second quarter of next year, according to the company’s CEO. Park Sung-hyun mentioned to CNBC that they are more inclined to list on the […]
Airlines in the US spent more than $6 billion on fuel in May, an increase of 84% compared to last year.
Rising Jet Fuel Costs Impact U.S. Airlines In May, U.S. airlines shelled out $6.66 billion on jet fuel, marking the second month in a row that expenses surpassed the $6 billion threshold, according to data released by the government. This represents an 84% increase compared to the same month last year. A month earlier, in […]