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New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium

Blanche set to face harsh questioning at Senate confirmation hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.

New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium

New hyperscale data centers can't set up shop in New York for up to a year now that Governor Kathy Hochul (D) has signed the nation's first statewide moratorium. But a bill passed by the state legislature that could restrict even more developments still awaits her signature. The order blocks new environmental permits for data centers over 50 megawatts, which the governor's office says will give the state time to come up with the regulations needed to protect residents from rising energy prices and environmental impact. That's higher than the 20 megawatt threshold approved by state lawmakers. Hochul's office could not immediately identify th … Read the full story at The Verge.

Business declares war on Pentagon stock buyback, dividend restrictions moving in Senate

The provision was pushed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and was included in the National Defense Authorization Act on a bipartisan basis.

Map Reveals the Patchwork of U.S. Heat Protections for Workers

Only 7 states have enforceable heat standards for workers in place. More may follow soon, as extreme heat becomes a bigger threat.

Supreme Court pushes Congress for more security: "Threats have come very close"

Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats.

Many questions remain after an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Maine driver

Immigrant rights groups are demanding answers and planning more protests Tuesday over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer's fatal shooting of a Maine driver.

Can These 12 States Sink The Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal?

E. Jean Carroll collects more than $5 million from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation case

E. Jean Carroll has collected her $5 million judgment against President Donald Trump, more than three years after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, court records show.

Word choice linked to depression and anxiety symptoms in 911 dispatchers

Emergency call takers and dispatchers serve as the invisible frontline of public safety, navigating life-or-death crises over phone lines and radios without ever seeing the outcomes of their efforts. Now, a new study from UT San Antonio reveals that the specific words these workers use to describe their most stressful calls can provide early warning signs of depression and anxiety.

US judge voids Trump settlement with IRS granting him protection from tax audits

A US federal judge has found Donald Trump improperly used a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in order to concoct a beneficial arrangement for the president – nullifying the legal agreement. A Trump lawyer and senior Justice Department officials have been referred to bar authorities for discipline. Story by Carys Garland.

E. Jean Carroll receives $5M from Trump in abuse, defamation case

A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.

Pat Oliphant, prizewinning giant of political cartooning, dies at 90

The Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist skewered presidents from Johnson to Trump, reaching a vast audience through syndication.

26-year-old shot and killed by ICE agent in Maine sparks demonstrations

US ICE agents shot and killed a 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine early Monday morning. Department of Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin first said that the man was a target of an ICE investigation and that he had attempted to "weaponise" his vehicle. Later the story changed – it was confirmed that the man was not the target of the investigation, and DHS described his car as "attempting to flee the scene". Simon Moritz sheds light on the situation that has sparked anti-ICE demonstrations in the area.

Justice Barrett recounts swatting incident in testimony before Congress

Supreme Court justices are testifying before Congress for the first time in seven years, seeking additional funds to combat a rise in security threats.

DHS says ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety'

A witness says he heard driver say, "I tried to stop."