Did a data centre revolt affect the US midterm election results?
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Data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants
(AP) — After a campaign season filled with outrage against data centers, the midterm elections ushered in a wave of Democrats pledging to clamp down on the e...
Another attack on Iran soon? Donald Trump meets top security advisers for first time since midterm elections
US President Donald Trump met with his national security team on Thursday to discuss whether to resume military operations against Iran, saying Washington
North Dakota ranchers fought a gas company's pipeline easement and won $383,375 in legal costs, only to lose the award on appeal; their dispute is now headed to the US Supreme Court on November 9
The US Supreme Court will hear a dispute on Monday over whether a private natural gas pipeline company must pay the legal expenses of landowners whose
‘Diversity is our strength’: Five US states, 21 cities host first-ever Diwali celebrations at official venues
Governors of five US states and mayors of 21 cities across the Pacific Northwest have hosted Diwali celebrations for the first time at state capitols,
Teen with cerebral palsy finds escape in music and TV dream
Music helps Izzy escape daily pain as the teen prepares to perform with the BBC Children in Need choir.
In 2021, Shaquille O'Neal's foundation helped turn a former Georgia middle school into a youth club with a $1.1 million renovation; within a year, the new centre had more than 400 registered children and teens
In 2021, Shaquille O’Neal’s foundation helped transform a former Georgia middle school into a Boys and Girls Club designed to give local children and
Phone First: Northern Ireland health trusts told to 'pause' plans to cut service
The triage line was scrapped in Belfast and was to close in the Northern Trust later this month.
How Bengaluru family was massacred inside house on 59th Cross: 2 days, a party invitation, chemicals to erase bloodstains
BENGALURU: A party invitation, a grinding stone and chemicals allegedly used to clean up bloodstains — a cab driver in Bengaluru is accused of murdering
English singer Adele once said her £5.99 million West Sussex mansion gave her the creeps; 14 years later, its owner claims her comments are still driving buyers away
Adele's former home, a £5.99 million Grade II-listed mansion in West Sussex, has reportedly struggled to find a buyer after the singer described parts of
Customers in Sussex are struggling to pay to fill their oil tanks
People in Sussex say they are taking on extra work and not heating their homes due to oil prices.
No phone, no address: Robbery accused held 40 years after jumping bail in UP
LUCKNOW: Nearly four decades after securing bail from the Allahabad high court and slipping into obscurity, a 65-year-old robbery accused carrying a
Russell reveals emotional toll of nightmare season: 'I feel a bit exhausted'
George Russell has admitted that he feels mentally exhausted after repeatedly dealing with setbacks throughout the 2026 season, with the Mercedes driver reve...
During World War II, U.S. Navy sailor Vernon Shaw mailed Evelyn Holland an engagement ring; after more than 60 years of marriage, she and their daughter donated his letters and uniform to a Navy museum
Discover the touching story of WWII sailor Vernon Shaw, who mailed an engagement ring to his love, Evelyn Holland. Their correspondence and over 60 years of marriage culminated in a heartfelt donation to the Navy museum, preserving their wartime romance for future generations.
Australian woman shot during Bondi Beach attack dies almost a year later
The 90-year-old was among those seriously injured after gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event last year.
Anna Bissell took over her family’s carpet-sweeper business in 1889 after her husband’s death, becoming America’s first female CEO and leading the company for 42 years
Anna Bissell took charge of the family business in 1889 and became the first female chief executive in the United States.
Ranjeev Puri makes history as first Indian-American elected Michigan House Speaker
Indian-American lawmaker Ranjeev Puri is set to take charge of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 2027-28 legislative term, becoming the first
Trump-Kim reset after midterm blow? Why North Korea may hold the cards
US President Donald Trump could turn his attention to North Korea in search of foreign policy victories after Republicans suffered a major setback in the
Hawaii’s USS Arizona is still leaking oil more than 80 years after Pearl Harbour; researchers found its chemical makeup varies by leak point, with an estimated 600,000 gallons still aboard
A recent study reveals that the USS Arizona continues to leak oil more than 80 years after its sinking, with unique chemical compositions at various leak points and an estimated 600,000 gallons of oil remaining onboard. This research prompts critical considerations for managing other WWII shipwrecks.
Aussies turn to 'Mr Cricket': Former CSK coach joins Australia support staff for Ashes and 2027 World Cup
Mike Hussey was on Friday appointed as a consultant coach to the Australian team for next year's Ashes series against England and the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Iran security chief meets Putin with Khamenei's letter specifying 7 conditions for US talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow on Thursday as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran
Eddie Jones: The smiling wind-up merchant who refuses to fade away
You never know whether you will get a compliment, a cutting observation, verbal grenade or all three from mischievous Eddie Jones.
'No Excuses,' Ravens HC Reacts to Blowout Loss to Jaguars After Lamar Jackson Injury
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter wasn't interested in using the absence of star quarterback Lamar Jackson as an excuse for the team's 33-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday.
In 2018, Denzel Washington helped lead a $5 million effort to rescue playwright August Wilson's deteriorating childhood home in Pittsburgh; it reopened in 2022 as a 6,000-square-foot arts and community centre
Some houses preserve memories, while others hold the beginnings of stories that eventually shape generations.
‘Big bad wolf’: Mavs legend Derek Harper has just made a prediction about Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg is one of the most exciting names in basketball right now. The teenager won the Rookie of the Year award following a sensational season with the...
WBSSC Group C and D Result 2026: Clerk preliminary interview list released at westbengalssc.com; check details
The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released the Preliminary Interview List 2026 for Clerk posts under the 1st State Level
Brenton Strange manages just 22 yards on rainy night in Baltimore
Brenton Strange was targeted twice in Week 9, catching both passes for 22 yards in a one-sided win over the Ravens.
Sunderland project using AI to help eye tests detect diabetes
Researchers hope the technology will allow for a quicker diagnosis for patients.
Mid-Atlantic Sportswatch Daily Listings
(All times Central) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, November 7 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S) 5 p. Old Dominion at Bucknell — ESPN S...
OTD (06/11/24): Le Bris’ Gamble Leads To Frustration Against Preston
Régis Le Bris faced questions but another clean sheet ensured the Black Cats remained top of the Championship.
Sir Tom Jones talks about feeling like he was dying because of recent health scare: ‘I thought this was it'
Sir Tom Jones shares his recent health scare involving pneumonia, leading to an ICU stay and a poignant reflection on life and his passion for performing live.
US Justice Department sues Penn State over undocumented students’ tuition
The lawsuit challenges Penn State’s policy that allows undocumented students to qualify for reduced tuition rates.
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ actress Kimmarie Johnson passes away at 50; cause of death reported as heart attack
Kimmarie Johnson, famed actress from ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’, has passed away at the age of 50 after suffering a heart attack. Tributes pour in for the beloved actress known for her roles in film and television.
Wendy's rejects a $1.4 billion takeover offer from billionaire Nelson Peltz's investor group and adopts a one-year poison pill defence, even as the struggling US burger chain closes hundreds of restaurants
Wendy’s has rejected a $1.4 billion takeover proposal from a group led by billionaire investor Nelson Peltz, arguing that the offer significantly
For years, floods swallowed streets and threatened homes, then a Philippine fishing village used bamboo, oyster shells and coconut waste to make a natural coastal defence that has prevented flooding for two years
For years, residents of Pamarawan, a small fishing village on the edge of Manila Bay in the Philippines, watched floodwaters enter their streets and
Two Iowa families donated adjoining properties worth 21 acres in the US, turning privately owned land into a public recreation area while giving local wildlife a protected natural space
In Pocahontas County, Iowa, two neighbouring parcels of land have found a new purpose through a donation that will keep them available for wildlife and
India vs New Zealand: Rain keeps India indoors in Wellington; Siraj selection adds to intrigue
Wellington: Steady drizzle in Wellington on Friday forced New Zealand to shift their training to an indoor facility opposite the Basin Reserve, while
LeBron James’ son Bronny James faces major roster decision amid struggle in Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to the Coachella Valley Lakers on Thursday, and nobody has said when he will be back.
NCP's Praful Patel visits Sharad Pawar in hospital amid reported discontent with Sunetra
NEW DELHI: NCP leader Praful Patel on Thursday visited Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital and enquired
'The Athletic' tira de la manta con la oleada de lesiones en la NBA: causas y consecuencias de una plaga
"La NBA tiene un problema con las lesiones. Y tiene que resolverlo rápidamente, porque, de lo contrario, tanto los jugadores como el producto corren peligro, y el ciclo seguirá repitiéndose"