45 h. ago In Minnesota farm country, a plan for a $4 billion data center takes root with vast wind, solar and battery projects

A power developer has a novel plan to build a $4 billion data center in rural southwestern Minnesota, as well as an armada of wind, solar and battery plants the company hopes will attract a wealthy buyer.

Economics

65 h. ago National Guard Shooting Live Updates: Suspect Drove Across the Country With a Plan for D.C. Attack, Officials Say

National Guard Shooting Live Updates: Suspect Drove Across the Country With a Plan for D.C. Attack, Officials Say  The New York Times

Events

3 d. ago United States Data Center Construction Market Size and Forecast 2025–2033

United States Data Center Construction Market Size and Forecast 2025–2033  vocal.media

Politics

3 d. ago Musk’s xAI to build small solar farm adjacent Colossus data center

The artificial intelligence company said it was working with a developer to build a solar farm on 88 acres next to its Memphis site.

Technology

3 d. ago Musk’s xAI to build small solar farm adjacent to Colossus data center

The artificial intelligence company said it was working with a developer to build a solar farm on 88 acres next to its Memphis site. Given the proposed size, the solar farm would likely produce around 30 megawatts of electricity, only about 10% of the data center’s estimated power use.

Technology

3 d. ago The Trump Administration’s Data Center Push Could Open the Door for New Forever Chemicals

The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.

Politics

9 d. ago Port Washington data center, effort to save buildings in project site

Port Washington data center, effort to save buildings in project site  FOX6 News Milwaukee

Politics

9 d. ago Family Affair: Commerce Secretary’s Sons Cash In on A.I. Frenzy

Howard Lutnick is helping push data center projects. His family companies are profiting from them.

Politics

1 week ago Report: Quincy at Center of Debate Over Washington’s Data Centers' Clean Energy Future

Report: Quincy at Center of Debate Over Washington’s Data Centers' Clean Energy Future  Source ONE News

Politics

1 week ago Nvidia’s record $57B revenue and upbeat forecast quiets AI bubble talk

Nvidia's earnings were dominated by its data center business.

Politics

1 week ago Rising data center electricity use risks blackouts during winter storms

Data centers are driving record electricity demand, and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation is warning that a sever winter storm could push the grid over the edge.

Politics

1 week ago Imports drop and trade deficit narrows as Trump tariffs take root

Imports drop and trade deficit narrows as Trump tariffs take root  Washington Times

Politics

1 week ago Antisemitism is becoming 'normal,' with Jewish teens paying the price

A leading rabbi cautions that sensitivity to antisemitism is fading, calling for urgent education and pride-building among Jewish teens before indifference takes root.

Economics

1 week ago New study charts smarter path to 24/7 renewable power for heavy industry

Heavy industries can achieve 24/7 renewable power through the smart use of solar and battery storage, according to a new study published in Solar Energy by The Australian National University (ANU) and the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Center (HILT CRC).

Politics

1 week ago Germany hopes new data center can help bring 'digital sovereignty'

A new mega data center is slated to rise in a rural stretch of eastern Germany in what backers hope is a starting point for a European AI sector that can compete with the United States and China.

Politics

1 week ago Port Washington data center; residents pack meeting to protest tax district

Port Washington data center; residents pack meeting to protest tax district  FOX6 News Milwaukee

Politics

1 week ago Port Washington approves data center TIF as residents continue to raise red flags

Port Washington approves data center TIF as residents continue to raise red flags  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Politics

1 week ago AI data center provider Lambda raises whopping $1.5B after multibillion

Lambda's new raise was a solid beat over the amount that deal-watchers say it was hoping to hit.

Economics

1 week ago Amazon to shutter Sterling distribution center, laying off nearly 250. But some workers will transfer to data centers.

Amazon to shutter Sterling distribution center, laying off nearly 250. But some workers will transfer to data centers.  The Business Journals

Politics

1 week ago How much of the AI data center boom will be powered by renewable energy?

According to a new report from the International Energy Agency, the world will spend $580 billion on data centers this year — $40 billion more than will be spent finding new oil supplies.

Science