Energy and AI
AI Data Center Boom Puts New Pressure on Household Power Bills
In Georgia, CBS News found six Georgia Power rate hikes in three years as advocates warn that surging electricity demand from data centers could leave residents exposed
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- Middle East energy shock Oil rises as U.S.-Iran talks stall over Hormuz and nuclear demands Brent crude climbed above $109 before easing, with no clear breakthrough on reopening the Strait of Hormuz or resolving Washington’s dispute with Tehran over its nuclear program
- New York City schools GOP leader warns Mamdani’s gifted-program plan could hurt students New York Young Republican President Stefano Forte criticized the mayor’s education agenda, saying a shift away from gifted programs would weaken merit-based opportunity
- Artificial intelligence Google workers urge Pichai to reject classified Pentagon AI work In an open letter, employees working on AI systems warned that a Defense Department deal could put Google technology into harmful military uses
Monte Coleman, three-time Super Bowl champion with Washington, dies at 68
The longtime linebacker played all 16 of his NFL seasons for Washington and later led Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a SWAC title as head coach
White House
Leavitt blames ‘left-wing cult of hatred’ after WHCA Dinner shooting
The White House press secretary accused Democrats, commentators and media figures of demonizing Trump, while saying officials will review security procedures for future events
Canada-U.S. trade
Carney says Canada should not rush into a U.S. tariff deal
The prime minister said Ottawa is ready to negotiate but will not pursue a quick, limited agreement if it leaves Canada worse off
Strait of Hormuz
Iran seizes two ships in Hormuz as U.S. tanker boardings widen
The IRGC took the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas toward Iran’s coast as Washington reported new interdictions of Iran-linked tankers in the Indian Ocean
Peru Politics
Disputed Jet Deal Shakes Peru’s Government After U.S. Pressure
Pressure from Washington helped push the agreement forward, triggering resignations and renewed questions over Peru’s sovereignty
Federal Reserve
Powell faces stay-or-go decision as DOJ closes probe
The Justice Department’s move shifts scrutiny of Fed renovations to the central bank’s inspector general and may clear Kevin Warsh’s path to confirmation