New York Issues US’s First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers
admin Environmental advocates say the order represents a good first step but does not go far enough.
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Israeli Settlers Attack a Convoy of Journalists in the Occupied West Bank
The journalists were accompanying the father of a Palestinian American who was beaten to death by settlers a year ago.
Hegseth Announces Testosterone Testing as Part of Push for “Lethal” Military
Artificial elevation of testosterone levels has been linked to a number of adverse health outcomes.
Omar Files Resolution Opposing Rubio’s ICC Threat as He’s Sued for ICC Sanctions
“If we respect human rights,” Rep. Ilhan Omar said, “we have nothing to fear from the ICC.”…
Musk-Linked Lawyers Back Delaware Lawmakers Who Gutted Shareholder Protections
Law firms that lobbied for the Musk-backed “billionaires bill” are bankrolling the lawmakers facing primary challenges.
Internal Estimates Put Iran War Cost Near $100B, Reports Say
The internal estimate varies drastically from the Trump administration’s latest public estimate of $30 billion.
Latest Case of “Palestine Exception” to Free Speech Is “Golden Gate Defendants”
The “Golden Gate Defendants” have spent two years enmeshed in a drawn-out trial and now await sentencing in August.
Wisconsin Commission Finds Musk Likely Broke Law in Handing Out Checks to Voters
Musk gave three voters million-dollar checks, encouraging them to vote in the 2025 state Supreme Court election.
Trump Rejects Pause on ICE Traffic Stops After Fatal July Shootings
ICE agents have shot and killed two people this month while conducting traffic stops and vehicle pursuits.
Senators Block Pentagon Bill Over Iran War and US-Israeli Military Integration
The Trump administration’s broader proposal requests nearly $1.5 trillion in total military-related spending for 2027.