United States: Lawmakers, industry and technology firms are addressing a rapid expansion of data centers and associated energy, regulatory and community concerns. This week state legislatures in Ohio, Michigan, Alabama and South Carolina introduced bills or hearings to study incentives, utility regulation, grid reliability and environmental impacts, while companies and...
FORT PIERCE, Fla. — U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Wednesday sentenced Ryan Routh to life in prison after a jury last September convicted him of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a Florida golf course during 2024 campaign. Prosecutors had sought life without parole, citing Routh's lack...
Washington, U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday proposed forming a preferential trade zone for critical minerals with allies to protect supply chains and establish enforceable price floors. Over 50 countries attended the State Department ministerial launching an Agreement on Trade in Critical Minerals. The U.S. and Mexico jointly announced...
Washington, The United States hosted the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial on Wednesday, bringing delegations from over 50 countries and private firms to coordinate actions to secure and diversify critical mineral supply chains. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for multilateral solutions and frameworks, while Vice President J.D. Vance proposed a...
United States — Fire departments in cities responded to separate residential fires that displaced tenants, injured one person and caused death. In Columbia Feb. 3 a blaze at Broad River Trace damaged 28 units and displaced 38 people. Milwaukee crews Feb. 4 rescued two people from a house fire with...
United States: Companies announced corporate actions and financial results on Feb. 4, 2026. TruGolf showcased its TruGolf RANGE at the PGA Show and said it will integrate D3 Sports Tech's digital wallet in Q1 2026. Alexander's, Autoscope and LifeVantage declared quarterly cash dividends payable in February and March. Sun Communities...
Los Angeles — Amazon is building an AI Studio to speed film and television production, aiming to cut costs and streamline creative workflows. Veteran executive Albert Cheng leads a small 'two pizza' team of engineers, scientists and creative staff. The company will open a closed beta in March for industry...
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal border czar Tom Homan announced Wednesday that the administration will immediately withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to transfer custody of arrested immigrants to federal authorities. Homan said roughly 3,000 agents had been deployed in recent weeks across Minnesota amid...
WASHINGTON — The Washington Post announced on Wednesday it will cut about one-third of its workforce, eliminate the Sports section, close the Books desk and suspend the Post Reports podcast. Executive Editor Matt Murray informed staff in a Zoom meeting and by email, saying the reductions will also shrink international...
Atlanta — Fulton County filed a federal motion this past week seeking immediate and complete return of ballots and other records seized by the FBI on Jan. 28 from a warehouse near the county’s Union City elections facility. The filing asks a judge to unseal the law enforcement affidavit used...
