Twin Quakes Kill 164 in Venezuela, Death Toll Expected to Rise
Twin quakes killed at least 235 and left thousands missing or injured; US and other nations rushed aid while Venezuela searched rubble. Widespread reporting crossed political lines with details on casualties and relief efforts.
Local fights over data center water and power expose AI policy gap
Communities are pushing back against AI data centers over power use and water consumption. Water has joined energy as a top AI infrastructure flashpoint.
States Skip Trump 250th Fair as Pool Failures Mount
The Great American State Fair opened in Washington with military flyovers and events marking the semiquincentennial. Coverage questioned whether Trump was celebrating the country or himself.
Oil Prices Fall to Pre-War Levels as Hormuz Traffic Resumes
Brent crude fell sharply back to pre-war levels after Hormuz shipping resumed. Fertilizer prices also declined with mixed effects for US farmers.
Micron Earnings Spark Global Tech Rebound on AI Chip Demand
Micron's strong AI-driven sales forecast sparked a rebound in memory chip and broader tech stocks. Markets reacted positively to the AI spending signal.
IBM Stacks Transistors to Push Chip Density Past 2nm Limits
IBM unveiled chip technology smaller than 1 nanometer that could extend Moore's Law. The advance comes amid US-China supercomputer competition.
Trump Ties Housing Bill Signing to SAVE Act Passage
Trump refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill until the SAVE voting act passes. Senate Republicans face pressure over the voting provisions and war powers resolution.
Supreme Court Limits Congress, Upholds Gun Rights for Marijuana Users
Upcoming decisions could reshape executive authority and social issues with generational impact. Court also ruled on gun rights for marijuana users.
Texas Moves to Require Bible Stories in Public School Reading Lists
Texas advanced plans to require Bible excerpts and classics in public school curricula, potentially the first such state mandate.