US Senators Investigate Data Centres' Effect on Electricity Prices
Three Democratic senators launch an inquiry into whether tech firms like Google and Amazon are passing soaring data centre energy costs to consumers. Could UK face similar pressures?
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Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Trump's AI order blocks state regulation, a win for tech
Donald Trump signs executive order limiting AI regulation, a victory for tech lobbyists. OpenAI faces Google rivalry, while firms explore orbital data centres. Analysis of Silicon Valley's political influence.
AI Boom's Hidden Cost: Huge Water Demand for Data Centres
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
Australian Eco-Village Bans Pets to Save Native Wildlife
Currumbin Ecovillage marks 20 years as a sustainable community and wildlife sanctuary. Residents forgo cats and dogs to protect native species, embodying a 'solarpunk' vision of the future.
AI Data Centre Boom Transforms Nevada Desert
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
London is world's second-best tech hub, study finds
London has climbed to second place in a global ranking of top tech centres, narrowly missing the top spot to Zurich. Discover the key drivers behind the capital's rise and which cities made the top ten.
Data centres could derail Australia's climate targets
Experts warn Australia's data centre boom, fuelled by AI, could triple energy demand by 2030, jeopardising net zero ambitions and increasing reliance on fossil fuels. Read the full analysis.
Bernie Sanders: AI Poses Unprecedented Threats to Society
US Senator Bernie Sanders issues a stark warning on AI's dangers to jobs, democracy, and the environment. He calls for immediate Congressional action to regulate the technology before it's too late.
Inside the 'Scam State': A $70bn Industry's Grip on SE Asia
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale cyber scamming, generating billions, has corrupted states across Southeast Asia, creating a new era of illicit 'scam states'. Read the full report.
Scam Centres Double on Thai-Myanmar Border, UN Reports
New satellite imagery shows scam compounds in Myanmar have more than doubled since the 2021 coup. The UN warns Southeast Asia is 'ground zero' for a global fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking.
Asylum seekers hunger strike against UK removal scheme
Thirty asylum seekers in UK detention have begun a hunger strike protesting their imminent removal to France under the controversial 'one in, one out' scheme. Read their powerful testimonies.
NHS gets 250 new health centres and £300m tech funding
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major NHS overhaul with 250 neighbourhood health centres and £300m technology investment to cut waiting times and modernise care.
Watchdog Slams Excessive Force in Immigration Detention
Shocking report reveals excessive restraint and toxic culture in UK immigration detention centres. A frail 70-year-old man was handcuffed despite posing no risk. Read the full investigation.
Methylene Blue: The Dangerous Wellness Trend
Wellness influencers are drinking methylene blue dye despite serious health risks. Learn why this textile dye is causing concern among medical experts and poison centres.
Man Accused of Blackmail Over Katie Hopkins Shows
Oliver Hutchings, 31, denies blackmail after allegedly threatening venues to cancel Katie Hopkins' shows. The Southampton trial continues. Read the latest court developments.
Trump ends Somali TPS in Minnesota: Fightback begins
Minnesota officials and Somali community organisers vow to fight Trump's order ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis. Legal experts question legality of state-specific immigration policy.
Teen fights for life after Sheffield shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot on London Road, Sheffield. Police appeal for witnesses as investigation continues. Share any information.
Bondi Inquest: Fixable Mental Health Crisis Revealed
Coronial inquest into Bondi Junction stabbings concludes significant mental health investment is needed to prevent future tragedies. Read the urgent call for reform.
Abu Dhabi Emerges as Global Finance Hub Through ADFW
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 positions the emirate as a leading global financial centre, attracting institutions managing £32.3 trillion. Discover how ADGM's growth reshapes international finance.
LA's First Bakery Half-Marathon Walk Succeeds
Los Angeles' inaugural bakery half-marathon walk brought together 50 participants for a 7-hour pastry crawl through Pasadena and Highland Park, combating loneliness through community.
Pub owner attacked, then faces licence removal
Amber Knight was brutally attacked after refusing a man a pint at closing time. The Met Police then tried to revoke her pub's licence despite community support. Read the shocking full story.
Manchester synagogue feels unsafe weeks after attack
Members of Manchester's Heaton Park Synagogue speak out on their lack of safety and the 'moral failing' seven weeks after a deadly attack. Read their powerful story and plea for change.
Thinktank: Shrink Hospitals to Solve NHS Permacrisis
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.
Oakland Football Coach John Beam Under Political Fire
Oakland football coach John Beam faces political pressure over his coaching career and community impact. Discover how local politics is challenging sports leadership.
ATO call centre workers reveal shocking conditions
Exclusive investigation reveals outsourced ATO call centres face 125% staff turnover, poor pay and inadequate training, leading to deteriorating service quality for taxpayers.
Controversial South London Festival Plans Two Weekends
Peckham's GALA Festival could expand to two weekends in 2025, featuring Afrobeats and Mahrajan events, despite local opposition over noise and park damage.
US grassroots activism surges under Trump
Across red and blue states, ordinary Americans are organising protests, boycotts and mutual aid networks to protect fundamental rights. Discover how communities are fighting back.
Guardian seeks US activism and organising stories
The Guardian is inviting people across the US to share their experiences with community organising, activism, and protest in 2024. Tell your story anonymously.
Indian community transforms stink bugs into nutritious food
Discover how India's Mizo community harvests stink bugs during bamboo flowering seasons, creating protein-rich food and sustainable livelihoods while preserving traditional ecological knowledge.
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