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HARRISBURG, Pa. — As the explosive energy demand of artificial intelligence spurs a renaissance for fossil fuels, renewable energy allies are trying to ensure that massive data centers will be powered by climate-friendly sources, too. Lawmakers in states with stronger climate policies don’t want data centers to hinder their goal of slashing planet-warming greenhouse gas…
Melbourne is the only Australian capital that allows medium density housing to be built on most of its residential land, according to a new study of zoning restrictions from a pro-housing collective. The Victorian capital, where housing is also more affordable than in the other five major capitals, is the clear outlier nearly four years…
NEW YORK — A week ago, 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells took a boat trip with friends to celebrate the Fourth of July on an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. He never came back. Two days later, he was found dead. What happened, Wells’ parents say, is a mystery riddled with conflicting stories, implausible explanations and…
File photo: Sonam Wangchuk (left) and J&K CM Omar Abdullah SRINAGAR: Leh Apex Body representatives shelved Saturday a planned trip to New Delhi after fellow member and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk refused to end his 22-day hunger strike, while J&K CM Omar Abdullah accused Centre of double standards by discussing Article 371-like safeguards for Ladakh…
What do you call that most basic of luncheon meats at the deli? You might have had it paired with tomato sauce on a white bread sandwich growing up, or maybe wrapped around a slice of cheese. The ubiquitous deli meat has been a staple of school lunches for decades, and the name you use…
If you don’t have an air conditioner or want to reduce your time using the one you have to save money on your electric bill, a fan is a great alternative. And its benefits extend beyond helping you regulate a room’s temperature, says Carl Prouty, tech expert at Abt Electronics. “[Fans are] much quieter than…
When a film gets so-called “buzz” it means you walk into the cinema with sky-high expectations and you’re then either sorely disappointed or pleasantly surprised it lives up to the hype. The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde, is getting its lion share of buzz at the moment and is already hailed as one of the…
If you have acne-prone skin, you’re probably familiar with those pesky dark spots that pop up on the forehead, nose or chin, commonly known as blackheads. Although it may be tempting to pop and pick at them when they appear, that only makes the problem worse, according to experts. I spoke to board-certified dermatologists about…
World Cup FOMO is among the worst types of the affliction. It becomes unbearable as you continue waking in the middle of the night, seeing ridiculous scenes being beamed from North America, as your compatriots who have made the trip look giddy from the joy. And for many Norwegian and English fans, when the next…
Cases of cyclosporiasis — an illness caused by a microscopic parasite often linked to contaminated fresh produce like strawberries — are climbing across the U.S. this summer, with outbreaks reported in multiple states and Michigan alone logging hundreds of cases in recent weeks. Currently, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is investigating this multistate surge…