Data centers can either drain resources or help grow communities and clean energy jobs, depending on how they are powered. States can use laws and incentives to encourage building data centers in a way that benefits the environment and local areas.
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Data centers use a lot of electricity and can strain local resources if powered poorly.
Proper laws and incentives can guide data centers to use cleaner energy sources.
When done right, data centers support the local economy and create jobs.
States have the power to influence how data centers operate through policy.
Encouraging clean energy use in data centers helps reduce pollution.
The article uses Ohio as an example of what to avoid and what to learn from.
Not all data centers are equal; the way they are powered makes a big difference.
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President Donald Trump visited Michigan on Monday to highlight manufacturing and auto industry jobs before the midterm elections. He spoke at General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground, a place where new vehicles and technologies are tested, and focused on the economy.
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President Trump visited Michigan on Monday.
The visit aimed to emphasize manufacturing and auto industry jobs.
He spoke at General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground facility in Milford, Michigan.
The Milford Proving Ground is where GM tests new vehicles and new technologies.
The visit was part of efforts related to the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump’s speech focused mainly on the economy.
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Global oil prices are staying near $90 for each barrel due to ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran. At the same time, the U.S. Federal Reserve is preparing to announce its decision on interest rates.
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Oil prices are around $90 per barrel worldwide.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are causing uncertainty in oil markets.
The Federal Reserve will make a decision on interest rates soon.
Changes in interest rates can affect borrowing costs and the economy.
Market watchers are paying close attention to both oil prices and the Fed’s decision.
The news sources include CBS News and Axios, with a reporter specializing in AI.
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A large wildfire in southwestern France has covered the city of Bordeaux with thick smoke, causing residents to struggle with breathing and cough through the night. People are wearing masks to protect themselves from the harmful smoke, which contains tiny particles and gases that can damage health.
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A massive wildfire has been burning in the southwest Gironde region near Bordeaux since last Friday.
Smoke from the fire has covered Bordeaux, creating a thick, yellowish haze and depositing ash in the city.
Residents are wearing surgical and FFP2 masks to guard against the toxic smoke.
The smoke contains fine particles and harmful gases like carbon monoxide and benzene.
People have reported difficulty breathing and coughing due to the smoke.
Some residents have limited outdoor activity and consider leaving the city if the smoke worsens.
Health experts say smoke can cause respiratory problems even for people living far from the fire.
Winds change the smoke’s reach and intensity throughout the day.
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Debt forgiveness means a lender agrees to accept less money than owed. While forgiveness usually happens after missed payments, some lenders may offer help before payments are late if a borrower is in serious financial trouble.
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Many people struggle with paying debts due to inflation, higher borrowing costs, and high consumer debt.
Borrowers often worry if they should ask for debt help before missing a payment.
Traditional debt settlement usually happens after payments are missed, not while payments are current.
Some lenders may offer hardship programs or other help if a borrower shows serious financial problems before missing payments.
Hardship programs can lower interest rates or monthly payments but don’t always reduce the total debt owed.
Federal student loans have separate forgiveness programs based on work or eligibility, not payment history.
Forgiveness before missed payments is rare for credit cards and similar debts but might be possible with proof of hardship.
Lenders normally expect full payment if accounts are current and may not reduce balances without strong reasons.
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Singer Carly Simon, age 83, announced she has Parkinson’s disease and was recently treated for skin cancer. She described her health challenges and shared that she is continuing her music work despite the illness.
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Carly Simon is 83 years old.
She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after an evaluation at the Mayo Clinic.
Parkinson’s disease affects movement and can cause tremors, stiffness, and balance problems.
There is no cure for Parkinson’s, but treatments include medication and therapy.
Simon had joint replacement surgeries due to arthritis before her Parkinson’s diagnosis.
She was also treated for basal cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer, on her face.
Simon said music helps her cope and announced a new album release on August 14.
About 1 million people in the U.S. and 10 million worldwide live with Parkinson’s disease.
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Tunisia has not allowed the family or lawyers of jailed opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi to see or contact him for 11 days since he collapsed in prison. Ghannouchi, who has health problems, was hospitalized after losing consciousness in a prison affected by a severe heatwave, but his exact location and condition remain unclear.
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Rached Ghannouchi is an 85-year-old opposition leader jailed since April 2023.
He collapsed in prison on July 17 due to extreme heat, reportedly reaching 52°C (126°F).
His family and lawyers have been denied visits or information for 11 days.
Ghannouchi suffers from high blood pressure and breathing difficulties.
Authorities have not confirmed his current hospital or his health status.
The UN called his detention arbitrary and asked for his release, but this was ignored.
Amnesty International and opposition groups have demanded health updates and prisoner protection during the heatwave.
Ghannouchi’s son accuses the government of worsening his father’s condition intentionally.
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Senator Shelley Moore Capito said that a visitor who recently saw Senator Mitch McConnell at a rehabilitation center described him as being “clear-minded.” She confirmed that McConnell is recovering and healing from his health issues.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is currently in a rehabilitation center.
A visitor who saw McConnell described him as “clear-minded.”
Senator Shelley Moore Capito shared this information in a video interview.
McConnell is actively recovering and healing.
The visitor’s description suggests McConnell is aware and responsive.
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Dozens of people across 17 U.S. states have become sick from a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs. Although the eggs were sent to only a few states, the illness has spread to many more states.
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Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
The outbreak has affected people in 17 different states.
The eggs linked to the outbreak were recalled by the company.
These eggs were distributed in only a few states.
More states are seeing salmonella cases even though the eggs weren't sold there.
People who ate these eggs or products containing them may be at risk.
Salmonella infection symptoms often include stomach pain, diarrhea, and fever.
Health officials warn consumers to check their eggs and follow recall instructions.
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An American family is stuck in France because of large wildfires burning in Western Europe. The fires are affecting several countries, including Spain and Italy.
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Wildfires are spreading across parts of Western Europe.
Countries affected include France, Spain, and Italy.
An American family is currently trapped in France due to the fires.
Wildfires can cause dangerous conditions and disrupt travel.
Efforts to report and respond to the fires are ongoing.
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Police are searching for a second suspect after a shooting at a crowded food festival in Seattle that killed three people and injured four, including a toddler. One suspect was arrested at the scene, but the other is still missing, and police say there is no ongoing danger to the public.
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A shooting happened Sunday evening at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle.
Three people died: two men (19 and 44 years old) and a 56-year-old woman.
Four others were injured, including a 2-year-old boy, and all were taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Police believe the two suspects were shooting at each other.
One suspect was arrested at the scene; the second suspect is still being sought.
The police do not have a description of the second suspect.
The festival is an annual event since 1982, attracting about 350,000 visitors.
Police evacuated the Seattle Center area and secured the scene with many officers and emergency crews.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to change England’s social care system, which helps older adults and people with disabilities. The article explains four main ideas for reforming how social care is paid for, detailing costs and past government plans.
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England’s social care system is mainly run by private companies, not the government.
Many older people in England need care but don’t get enough help.
Current rules mean people getting care at home get help based on income, but the value of their house is not counted. For residential care, house value counts and people with assets over £23,250 usually pay fully.
One reform idea is to set a limit on how much a person pays for care in their life, with the government covering costs beyond that.
Another idea is to raise the asset limit so more people qualify for help, like a plan by Boris Johnson’s government which was never put in place.
Some want care to be free based on need, no matter how much money someone has; Scotland already uses this system.
Past government attempts at reform failed mainly because of disagreements on how to pay for changes.
The article examines the cost and fairness of different reform plans to help guide future decisions.
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Saudi Arabia said it stopped drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias that targeted its oil facilities and capital city, Riyadh. At the same time, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed they struck Saudi oil infrastructure with drones as part of ongoing tensions between the groups.
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Saudi Arabia intercepted several drones launched from Iraq by Iranian-supported militias on July 27, 2026.
The drones targeted oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and the capital, Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia demanded Iraq prevent its land from being used to launch attacks.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed separate drone attacks on Saudi oil sites.
The Saudi-led coalition has been fighting the Houthis, who control parts of Yemen, since 2015.
The recent attacks come after a short pause in fighting between the US and Iran following 13 days of conflict.
The Houthis also imposed a naval blockade on Saudi ports and responded to Saudi drone incursions.
This is the first time in years Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have exchanged attacks, risking a fragile truce from 2022.
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Spain is working quickly to control large wildfires before a new heatwave causes the fires to spread more. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez asked people to be very careful during this dangerous weather.
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Spain faces two critical days to control wildfires before the weather worsens.
A new heatwave is expected to increase fire risks.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez urged citizens to act with “extreme caution.”
Similar wildfires have caused major evacuations in southwestern France.
French officials report some large wildfires have stopped growing but are not fully contained.
The economic cost in affected areas includes rebuilding damage and reforesting burned land.
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The U.S. has stopped its military strikes on Iran for now because discussions between the two countries are making some progress. News reporters from CBS News shared updates on this situation.
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The U.S. paused its strikes on Iran temporarily.
This pause is linked to progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran.
CBS News reporters Charlie D'Agata and Kathryn Watson provided the latest information.
The news was shared through a CBS News video segment and app.
No new strikes have taken place since the talks started showing progress.
The situation involves diplomatic and military actions between the U.S. and Iran.
The pause is considered temporary, based on the current progress in negotiations.
Details about the exact nature of the talks were not included in the report.
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Coca-Cola has restarted making its Fairlife milk products after a cyberattack shut down four plants in the U.S. The company said most of its production is back and that the attack did not affect the milk’s quality or safety.
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Coca-Cola paused Fairlife milk production after a ransomware cyberattack on July 16.
Four U.S. plants were affected by the attack, causing a temporary halt in operations.
Coca-Cola has made "significant progress" and resumed most production at these facilities.
Hackers accessed some data during the cyberattack.
The company said existing product inventory kept store shelves stocked.
Coca-Cola bought Fairlife in 2020 for about $7 billion.
Fairlife’s yearly sales exceed $3 billion.
Coca-Cola does not expect the attack to seriously hurt its sales.
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A journalist in Gibraltar, Ros Astengo, investigated serial killer Allan Grimson as he approached release from prison. Her work led four men to report sexual assaults by Grimson, resulting in his recent conviction for 13 sexual offences and keeping him in jail longer.
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Allan Grimson is a convicted serial killer who murdered two young men in the late 1990s while serving in the Royal Navy.
Grimson was sentenced to life in prison in 2001 with a minimum of 22 years to serve.
In police interviews, Grimson admitted to sexual offences against four other males but was not charged for these at the time.
Journalist Ros Astengo started investigating Grimson’s case as he neared release, aiming to protect the public.
Because of her investigation, four more men came forward with reports of sexual assault by Grimson.
A jury at Winchester Crown Court found Grimson guilty of 13 sexual offences related to these men.
The judge described Grimson as extremely dangerous in the 1990s and is preparing reports to assess future risk before sentencing him in November.
Grimson had been recommended for transfer to an open prison in 2020 to prepare him for release, but this was stopped by the new charges and trial.
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Boy George released a new song called We Will Dance Again that expresses support for Israel's military actions in Palestine. The song responds to the October 2023 Hamas attack, remembers civilians who died, and rejects accusations of genocide against Israel.
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Boy George posted the song on social media with a Hebrew title and English translation.
The song mixes pop and reggae music and includes lyrics defending Israel’s military response.
It references the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in October 2023, where many civilians were killed and hostages taken.
Over 73,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict started.
The phrase "We Will Dance Again" is used in Israel to show hope after the attacks and was also the title of a documentary.
Boy George criticizes pro-Palestinian musicians who condemn Israel.
He says he supports Jewish communities and values his Jewish friends but does not fully identify with Israel.
His view that Israel’s actions are war, not genocide, differs from United Nations reports that accuse Israel of genocide, which Israel disputes.
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Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan have made progress in restarting talks between the United States and Iran to stop attacks after a recent rise in conflict. Despite a pause in direct attacks by the two countries, Iranian-backed groups have carried out drone strikes on Saudi and other regional targets, keeping tensions high.
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The U.S. and Iran paused direct attacks for three days after a two-week period of fighting.
Saudi Arabia shot down drones from Iran-backed militias targeting its oil facilities.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Drones also targeted a Kurdish Iranian group in Iraq, and Jordan shot down two drones.
Mediators led by Qatar and Pakistan are working to restore an interim ceasefire deal.
Talks involve Iran and Oman aiming to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
Iran wants to control shipping in the Strait and possibly charge fees, though the waterway remains closed.
The U.S. maintains a naval blockade of Iran, redirecting and boarding commercial ships.
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The article reflects on the story of Odysseus and how returning home involves more than just winning battles. It suggests that the journey home includes challenges beyond fighting enemies.
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Odysseus is a figure from ancient Greek stories.
His journey home is not only about fighting foes.
The story highlights the difficulties of returning home.
Success requires more than just strength in battle.
The tale is often seen as a metaphor for life's challenges.
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