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As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 · Technology

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…

Read more As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

Federal workplace safety regulators penalize businesses over 6 deaths at Colorado dairy

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · Finance

Federal workplace safety regulators have issued citations and fines against three businesses for violations in the deaths of six people last year at a Colorado dairy. The U.S.…

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A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi’s House seat is unafraid of a fight

February 21, 2026February 22, 2026 · Breaking News

SAN FRANCISCO — The California state lawmaker favored to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House has already been thrust into the national spotlight as the force behind…

Read more A policy wonk who wants Nancy Pelosi’s House seat is unafraid of a fight

Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving waiver from Netflix

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Finance

NEW YORK — Warner Bros. will reopen takeover talks with Paramount Skydance after receiving a seven-day waiver to do so from its preferred bidder, Netflix. Warner Bros. said…

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Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Technology

LONDON — European Union regulators are investigating Shein over concerns the online retailer hasn’t done enough to limit the sale of illegal products or protect users from the…

Read more Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Technology

LONDON — European Union regulators are investigating Shein over concerns the online retailer hasn’t done enough to limit the sale of illegal products or protect users from the…

Read more Shein faces EU investigation over illegal products and addictive design features

US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 · Finance

PORTLAND, Maine — The U.S.’s ocean regulator plans to make industry-friendly changes to a longstanding rule designed to protect vanishing whales, prompting criticism from environmental groups who cite…

Read more US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule

Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed

February 7, 2026February 8, 2026 · Finance

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna, an apparent reversal from earlier criticism of the deal. “We…

Read more Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed

EU accuses TikTok of ‘addictive design’ and seeks changes to protect users

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 · Technology

LONDON — The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc’s digital rules with “addictive design” features including autoplay and infinite scroll, in preliminary charges that…

Read more EU accuses TikTok of ‘addictive design’ and seeks changes to protect users

Indonesia lets Elon Musk’s Grok back online under tight supervision

February 1, 2026February 7, 2026 · Technology

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia allowed Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok to resume operations in the country on a conditional basis and under strict supervision, weeks after banning…

Read more Indonesia lets Elon Musk’s Grok back online under tight supervision

Top aide to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams took bribe of diamond earrings: Prosecutors

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 · Breaking News

NEW YORK — Prosecutors have accused a top aide to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams of accepting diamond earrings from two real estate developers, then pressuring…

Read more Top aide to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams took bribe of diamond earrings: Prosecutors

FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 · Technology

The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it will appeal the November ruling in favor of Meta in its antitrust case against the social media giant. The FTC said…

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Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn’t carry suicide warnings, FDA says

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 · Finance

Federal regulators on Tuesday told drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to remove label warnings about potential suicidal thoughts and behaviors from their blockbuster weight-loss medications. The U.S.…

Read more Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn’t carry suicide warnings, FDA says

Allegiant Air to acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5B deal

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 · Finance

LAS VEGAS — Allegiant Air said it will acquire Sun Country Airlines in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion, including debt, in a move combining two…

Read more Allegiant Air to acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5B deal

Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk’s Grok over AI deepfakes

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 · Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, after authorities said it…

Read more Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk’s Grok over AI deepfakes

GM hit with $6 billion in charges as EV incentives cut and emissions standards fade

January 9, 2026January 10, 2026 · Finance

General Motors will be hit with charges of about $6 billion as sales of electric vehicles sputter after the U.S. cut tax incentives to buy them and also…

Read more GM hit with $6 billion in charges as EV incentives cut and emissions standards fade

Record $9.6M fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 · Finance

Pipeline safety regulators on Monday assessed their largest fine ever against the company responsible for leaking 1.1 million gallons of oil into the Gulf off the coast of…

Read more Record $9.6M fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship

December 24, 2025December 25, 2025 · Technology

BRUSSELS — France, Germany, the European Union and the United Kingdom on Wednesday hit out at a U.S. decision to impose travel bans on five Europeans the Trump…

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FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks

December 22, 2025December 27, 2025 · Finance

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission on Monday said it would ban new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones such as those from DJI…

Read more FCC bans new Chinese-made drones, citing security risks

Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations

December 22, 2025December 28, 2025 · Finance

MADISON, Wis. — Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimer AG have agreed to pay $149.6 million to settle allegations that the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of…

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