PoliticsTechnology
Data Center Backlash Reshapes Midterm Campaigns Nationwide
Voter anger over AI data centers has become a defining midterm issue as both parties spend millions on ads targeting the industry's local impacts.
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EconomyEnergy
Virginia County Urges Power Saving in Data Center Rate Hike
Henrico County, Virginia faces a 25% electricity rate increase driven by surging data center energy demand, forcing budget cuts and conservation pleas.
—4 min read
EconomyEnergy
Gas Prices Hit 4-Year High as Summer Energy Costs Surge
Gas prices reach $4.55/gal ahead of Memorial Day while electricity bills climb 8.5%. The Iran war drives energy costs to multi-year highs.
—5 min read
EconomyEnergy
Summer Electric Bills Sizzle as Cost of Cooling Climbs
Americans face soaring summer electric bills as rising temperatures and higher energy prices drive cooling costs up 8.5%, straining household budgets.
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EconomyEnergy
Gasoline Hits €2/L in Belgium as Iran Conflict Drives Costs
Gasoline prices in Belgium surpass €2 per liter for the first time since 2022. Experts analyze the Iran conflict's impact and what comes next.
—4 min read