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Trending News: Trump says he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham shortly before his sudden deathSouth Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace on Sen. Lindsey Graham's death: "We're all in shock"Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacyTranscript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026Face the Nation: Emanuel, Turner, McKenzieWhat will the new UK prime minister’s plan for tax be? | BBC NewsWATCH: Lindsey Graham seen speaking in Ukraine just before unexpected deathJUST IN: China conducts ballistic missile test in South PacificUS Sen. Lindsey Graham, an Air Force veteran, dies at 71F-16 pilot receives Distinguished Flying Cross for actions in Middle East in 2025Navy christens future USS George M. Neal, named for Korean War heroTechCrunch Mobility: A robotaxi ultimatumApple’s failed self-driving car program left a legacy of powerful AI chipsWorld Cup Daily live: Spidercam debate rumbles on …Breakout stars of the World Cup: Diomande, Freeman…Trump says he spoke with Graham before late senator's death: 'It could have been his last call'Ro Khanna accuses IDF of 'lying' about West Bank incident that led to detainmentYou got the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite. Now what?GOP senator says Graham ‘really felt he was making great strides’ on Russia sanctions bill before deathAllowing Russia back into the Olympics undermines what the games representUS hits more than 100 sites in Iran, Tehran targets Gulf basesFormer Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorousUnited States at 250: Seven tests of the American experimentFIFA World Cup 2026: Day 31Iran war: US strategic success or diplomatic failure?‘Sheikh Hamad will be fondly remembered across the Gulf’‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Concept Art Reveals First Look at Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, Returning X-Men CharactersNoah Kahan Cements His Hometown Hero Status With Divine Fenway Park Residency FinaleKatherine Heigl lists her Utah home for $10.6M as family prepares to downsizeTom Cruise saved Samantha Harris from getting crushed by a '500-pound' motorcycleFather, son killed in plane crash on way home from baseball gameLindsey Graham was booked for 64th 'Meet the Press' appearance before sudden deathVintage photos reveal what grocery shopping looked like in the 1960sRetired Gen. Frank McKenzie on the Trump administration's options with IranShortly before Lindsey Graham's death, he was hopeful about new Russia sanctions billMargaret Brennan: I spoke with Lindsey Graham a day before he died40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western U.S.Rahm Emanuel weighs in on the future of the U.S.-Israel relationshipWhat is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?Watch Live: Get the latest after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden deathOVERNIGHT: US military STRIKES Iran following Strait of Hormuz attack‘I was in shock’: Epstein survivors say his ex-assistant lied to CongressNetanyahu says he's lost a 'beloved friend' after the death of Lindsey Graham: Full interviewTim Scott remembers how Lindsey Graham ‘committed to the people he loved’: Full interviewAdam Schiff remembers Lindsey Graham as ‘larger than life’: Full interviewHow Philips Hue got the smart home rightOne of SteelSeries’ best gaming headsets is over $100 offNetanyahu says Lindsey Graham was 'very clear' about knocking out Iran's nuclear programData centers become flashpoint in gubernatorial races Federal funding and science doubled life expectancy. We can't do more with less. What Rumi’s magnum opus can teach us about greed and contentment in the digital age of envy | Ali HammoudBritain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian WolmarDavid Willey, esteemed BBC foreign correspondent, dies aged 93'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfiresFIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournamentWhat made US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham a controversial figureIsraeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on GazaMeet the Cubans stuck in Mexico under Donald Trump’s deportation campaignSyrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion, First Biopic to Surpass Coveted Box Office MilestoneJ.K. Simmons Crime Drama ‘The Westies’ Is a Flat Take on New York’s Irish Mob: TV ReviewThe Scrubbed and Simple MoonRescue robot of tomorrow may be a cockroach in scuba suitGraham's death ignites GOP scramble for Senate seat as Trump hints he already has a favoriteMatt Damon was 'pushed to the limit' while filming 'The Odyssey,' details grueling physical discomfortsSen. Tim Scott on Lindsey Graham's death: "America certainly has lost a statesman"Remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham's impact after his sudden deathIsraeli Ambassador Michael Leiter on Iran conflict and Rep. Ro Khanna's visit to West BankRepublicans scramble to find a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm electionsTranscript: Sen. Tim Scott on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026Sen. Scott on Lindsey Graham's role in "building bridges," including with TrumpOpen: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026Haaland, Norway are rowing home, but this World Cu…US ambassador to NATO says Iran ‘controlled by a bunch of crazy people’Til debt do us part: The coming collapse of the American wedding industry Driven by desperation: Yemenis resort to dangerous energy alternativesBox Office: ‘Moana’ Flounders With $43 Million Debut, Among Weakest of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes‘Elle’ Team on Why ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Is a Series Not a MovieLindsey Graham, South Carolina senator who rose from small-town roots to GOP power broker, dies at 71Training for a Tuscan tradition: The wine barrel raceGrace notes: Art as a reverie of gentle soundsMilepost: David AttenboroughNature: Cape May National Wildlife RefugeNew Germany sex-crime figures reignite migration fight as exploitation probe expands'Spectacular' shipwreck found with underwater time capsule of untouched cargo: 'Amazing find'Media ghouls, commentators across political aisle mock Lindsey Graham’s death with ‘good riddance’ postsMan turns tragic loss of best friend to suicide into urgent outreach to lonely strangersTim Scott remembers how Lindsey Graham ‘committed to the people he loved’: Full interviewRo Khanna says he regrets his endorsement of Graham Platner: ‘I got that call wrong’Netanyahu reacts to Ro Khanna saying he was detained in the West Bank: ‘We are a nation of laws’Ro Khanna says he was detained by ‘violent settlers’ in West Bank, calls for probe: Full interviewAdam Schiff remembers Lindsey Graham as ‘larger than life’: Full interviewNetanyahu reveals why Graham ‘went ballistic’ over US military aid to IsraelLess is more with the Oura Ring 5Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cu…Scott on Graham death: ‘America's lost a true statesman’Lindsey Graham was 'loud and obvious, and sometimes even obnoxious': Tim ScottTrump says Graham's death is 'big blow to the SAVE America Act'
Sun. Jul 12th, 2026
Trending News: Trump says he spoke with Sen. Lindsey Graham shortly before his sudden deathSouth Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace on Sen. Lindsey Graham's death: "We're all in shock"Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026Turner says he hopes Senate will pass Russia sanctions as part of Lindsey Graham's legacyTranscript: Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026Face the Nation: Emanuel, Turner, McKenzieWhat will the new UK prime minister’s plan for tax be? | BBC NewsWATCH: Lindsey Graham seen speaking in Ukraine just before unexpected deathJUST IN: China conducts ballistic missile test in South PacificUS Sen. Lindsey Graham, an Air Force veteran, dies at 71F-16 pilot receives Distinguished Flying Cross for actions in Middle East in 2025Navy christens future USS George M. Neal, named for Korean War heroTechCrunch Mobility: A robotaxi ultimatumApple’s failed self-driving car program left a legacy of powerful AI chipsWorld Cup Daily live: Spidercam debate rumbles on …Breakout stars of the World Cup: Diomande, Freeman…Trump says he spoke with Graham before late senator's death: 'It could have been his last call'Ro Khanna accuses IDF of 'lying' about West Bank incident that led to detainmentYou got the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite. Now what?GOP senator says Graham ‘really felt he was making great strides’ on Russia sanctions bill before deathAllowing Russia back into the Olympics undermines what the games representUS hits more than 100 sites in Iran, Tehran targets Gulf basesFormer Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74UK ambassador remembers former emir of Qatar as humble and humorousUnited States at 250: Seven tests of the American experimentFIFA World Cup 2026: Day 31Iran war: US strategic success or diplomatic failure?‘Sheikh Hamad will be fondly remembered across the Gulf’‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Concept Art Reveals First Look at Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, Returning X-Men CharactersNoah Kahan Cements His Hometown Hero Status With Divine Fenway Park Residency FinaleKatherine Heigl lists her Utah home for $10.6M as family prepares to downsizeTom Cruise saved Samantha Harris from getting crushed by a '500-pound' motorcycleFather, son killed in plane crash on way home from baseball gameLindsey Graham was booked for 64th 'Meet the Press' appearance before sudden deathVintage photos reveal what grocery shopping looked like in the 1960sRetired Gen. Frank McKenzie on the Trump administration's options with IranShortly before Lindsey Graham's death, he was hopeful about new Russia sanctions billMargaret Brennan: I spoke with Lindsey Graham a day before he died40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western U.S.Rahm Emanuel weighs in on the future of the U.S.-Israel relationshipWhat is the process for filling Lindsey Graham's vacancy in the Senate?Watch Live: Get the latest after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden deathOVERNIGHT: US military STRIKES Iran following Strait of Hormuz attack‘I was in shock’: Epstein survivors say his ex-assistant lied to CongressNetanyahu says he's lost a 'beloved friend' after the death of Lindsey Graham: Full interviewTim Scott remembers how Lindsey Graham ‘committed to the people he loved’: Full interviewAdam Schiff remembers Lindsey Graham as ‘larger than life’: Full interviewHow Philips Hue got the smart home rightOne of SteelSeries’ best gaming headsets is over $100 offNetanyahu says Lindsey Graham was 'very clear' about knocking out Iran's nuclear programData centers become flashpoint in gubernatorial races Federal funding and science doubled life expectancy. We can't do more with less. What Rumi’s magnum opus can teach us about greed and contentment in the digital age of envy | Ali HammoudBritain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’ | Christian WolmarDavid Willey, esteemed BBC foreign correspondent, dies aged 93'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfiresFIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournamentWhat made US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham a controversial figureIsraeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on GazaMeet the Cubans stuck in Mexico under Donald Trump’s deportation campaignSyrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion, First Biopic to Surpass Coveted Box Office MilestoneJ.K. Simmons Crime Drama ‘The Westies’ Is a Flat Take on New York’s Irish Mob: TV ReviewThe Scrubbed and Simple MoonRescue robot of tomorrow may be a cockroach in scuba suitGraham's death ignites GOP scramble for Senate seat as Trump hints he already has a favoriteMatt Damon was 'pushed to the limit' while filming 'The Odyssey,' details grueling physical discomfortsSen. Tim Scott on Lindsey Graham's death: "America certainly has lost a statesman"Remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham's impact after his sudden deathIsraeli Ambassador Michael Leiter on Iran conflict and Rep. Ro Khanna's visit to West BankRepublicans scramble to find a replacement for Sen. Lindsey Graham ahead of the midterm electionsTranscript: Sen. Tim Scott on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026Sen. Scott on Lindsey Graham's role in "building bridges," including with TrumpOpen: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026Haaland, Norway are rowing home, but this World Cu…US ambassador to NATO says Iran ‘controlled by a bunch of crazy people’Til debt do us part: The coming collapse of the American wedding industry Driven by desperation: Yemenis resort to dangerous energy alternativesBox Office: ‘Moana’ Flounders With $43 Million Debut, Among Weakest of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes‘Elle’ Team on Why ‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Is a Series Not a MovieLindsey Graham, South Carolina senator who rose from small-town roots to GOP power broker, dies at 71Training for a Tuscan tradition: The wine barrel raceGrace notes: Art as a reverie of gentle soundsMilepost: David AttenboroughNature: Cape May National Wildlife RefugeNew Germany sex-crime figures reignite migration fight as exploitation probe expands'Spectacular' shipwreck found with underwater time capsule of untouched cargo: 'Amazing find'Media ghouls, commentators across political aisle mock Lindsey Graham’s death with ‘good riddance’ postsMan turns tragic loss of best friend to suicide into urgent outreach to lonely strangersTim Scott remembers how Lindsey Graham ‘committed to the people he loved’: Full interviewRo Khanna says he regrets his endorsement of Graham Platner: ‘I got that call wrong’Netanyahu reacts to Ro Khanna saying he was detained in the West Bank: ‘We are a nation of laws’Ro Khanna says he was detained by ‘violent settlers’ in West Bank, calls for probe: Full interviewAdam Schiff remembers Lindsey Graham as ‘larger than life’: Full interviewNetanyahu reveals why Graham ‘went ballistic’ over US military aid to IsraelLess is more with the Oura Ring 5Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cu…Scott on Graham death: ‘America's lost a true statesman’Lindsey Graham was 'loud and obvious, and sometimes even obnoxious': Tim ScottTrump says Graham's death is 'big blow to the SAVE America Act'
Sun. Jul 12th, 2026

The fight against AI data centers is just beginning

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Years before the AI boom threatened local power grids, a small group of protesters set the stage for the battles cropping up across communities today. In 2015, Apple announced plans to build a roughly $1 billion data center in the sleepy town of Athenry, Ireland. The data center’s 500-acre site would power Apple’s services in Europe, including iTunes, iMessage, and Siri. At th …

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