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fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Turns Out, Meta's AI Data Centers Use Up a Lot of Water In Addition to Electricity

AI data centers like Meta's consume significant amounts of energy and water. For instance, Meta's facility in Georgia uses 500,000 gallons of water daily, which impacts local resources.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

In Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster

Prasert Guytuan, a local school worker, says people here first started noticing a problem with the river about two years ago, when a mine just across the border in Myanmar started production and the water got a little murky and itchy.
US news
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago

'I was once a champion boxer, now I'll serve Croydon by opening a gym'

I thought I need to continue what I enjoy doing fitness and dealing with young people and helping them tackle trauma with school. I've always enjoyed the whole process of being a male role model to young boys and girls, and creating a good impact.
Health
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fromWHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
2 months ago

'Traffic is going to be so chaotic;' Residents share concerns as crews block off roads for NATO

City workers dropped large concrete barricades Monday to block traffic access to the streets that will be closed for the NATO Assembly on May 23-26.
Europe news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Downtown San Francisco Starbucks set to close

A Starbucks spokesperson stated that the decision to close was part of routine evaluations to ensure a healthy portfolio, without providing further specifics.
San Francisco
US news
fromNieman Lab
3 months ago

How student journalists are making national news local

Student journalists are connecting federal decisions to local impacts, emphasizing the importance of audience relevance.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Federal agencies given deadline for plans to move offices out of D.C. area

The Trump administration plans to relocate federal offices out of D.C., impacting the local economy.
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