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Midterm Spotlight: Backlash to AI Data Centers Shapes Elections as Iran-U.S. Clashes Raise Escalation Fears

Opposition to AI data centers is becoming a central midterm issue across parties, with environmental and energy-cost concerns shaping messaging; separately, Iran launched surprise attacks on U.S. forces, prompting U.S. and Saudi strikes on a Tehran-backed militia in Iraq and fueling fears of broader conflict, as traders await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates amid ongoing inflation.

1 month ago•Source: NBC News

Israel moves to guard Palestinian prisoners with Nile crocodiles

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3.11 min•1 month ago

Israel moves to guard Palestinian prisoners with Nile crocodiles

Israel's Environment Minister reclassified Nile crocodiles as a specially managed wild animal, enabling a proposal to build a detention facility for Palestinians encircled by crocodiles. The decree drew opposition from the Environment Ministry's legal adviser, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, and environmental groups who said it lacks a legal basis and risks animal welfare and public safety, though security minister Itamar Ben Gvir praised the plan as a deterrent.

via Middle East Eye

Venezuela's acting president rejects US orders as Maduro-era tensions persist

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34.905 min•7 months ago

Venezuela's acting president rejects US orders as Maduro-era tensions persist

via Yahoo

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