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AXIOS (Jim VandeHei) - The data center era that's reshaping America Tue Aug 25 09:37:42 2026

Nothing is driving more new U.S. economic investment or political volatility than data centers . Why it matters: They're the Great Subplot of 2026, THE topic animating the AI race and elections . Everyone needs to understand the size, scope and sentiment surrounding them. The big picture: It's almost impossible to wrap your brain around the scale of the cash dedicated to this buildout — now the biggest capital project in human history. - The five biggest hyperscalers — Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta and Oracle — are set to spend more than $750B on capital expenditures this year. That's up 67% from last year, and roughly 75% of it is earmarked for AI infrastructure. The three things about data centers that you won't be able to…

Nothing is driving more new U.S. economic investment or political volatility than data centers . Why it matters: They're the Great Subplot of 2026, THE topic animating the AI race and elections . Everyone needs to understand the size, scope and sentiment surrounding them. The big picture: It's almost impossible to wrap your brain around the scale of the cash dedicated to this buildout — now the biggest capital project in human history. - The five biggest hyperscalers — Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta and Oracle — are set to spend more than $750B on capital expenditures this year. That's up 67% from last year, and roughly 75% of it is earmarked for AI infrastructure. The three things about data centers that you won't be able to…Open

NPR (The Associated Press) - 'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power Fri Aug 21 06:44:17 2026

Tens of thousands of people in Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines. Schools remain closed and businesses have been unable to reopen.

Tens of thousands of people in Indiana are entering a second week without power after a deadly storm toppled trees and power lines. Schools remain closed and businesses have been unable to reopen.Open

YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Ruhle's take on the midterms 75 days out Thu Aug 20 16:50:33 2026

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With Democratic wins across the country during this primary season we're seeing the words progressive, moderate, socialist thrown around a lot. But Stephanie Ruhle explains that the goals that these democratic nominees all have in common is that they are focused on the things that are getting more and more expensive such as food, shelter and utilities. #midterms #election #Trump #Democrat #Republican

AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - How wildfires are changing the U.S. electric grid Mon Aug 17 09:33:19 2026

Years of destructive fires are forcing utilities to prioritize wildfire resilience as they plan the next generation of the U.S. electric grid. Why it matters: Utilities aren't just expanding the electric grid — they're designing it to withstand a more fire-prone climate . - This year's wildfire season is exceeding the 10-year average for both the number of fires and acres burned. The big picture: The U.S. is embarking on one of the biggest grid expansions in decades just as wildfire risk is becoming a defining challenge for utilities. Today's planning decisions may determine how resilient tomorrow's grid becomes. - Utilities are combining weather models, wildfire behavior, infrastructure data and population impacts to help…

Years of destructive fires are forcing utilities to prioritize wildfire resilience as they plan the next generation of the U.S. electric grid. Why it matters: Utilities aren't just expanding the electric grid — they're designing it to withstand a more fire-prone climate . - This year's wildfire season is exceeding the 10-year average for both the number of fires and acres burned. The big picture: The U.S. is embarking on one of the biggest grid expansions in decades just as wildfire risk is becoming a defining challenge for utilities. Today's planning decisions may determine how resilient tomorrow's grid becomes. - Utilities are combining weather models, wildfire behavior, infrastructure data and population impacts to help…Open

AXIOS (Sam Sabin) - The number of states targeted in cyberattacks on water systems has jumped to 12 Tue Aug 4 18:48:36 2026

At least a dozen states are reportedly responding to cyberattacks against local water systems . Why it matters: This appears to be one of the broadest known coordinated cyber campaigns against U.S. municipal water systems to date, validating years of warnings that poorly secured utilities could become attractive targets. Driving the news: Hackers have targeted water and wastewater utilities in at least 12 states, ABC News reported on Tuesday. - Last week, the FBI said that at least seven states had experienced cyberattacks targeting the systems that control pumps, water pressure and valves in plants. - Multiple news outlets have reported that officials suspect Iran is behind the widespread attacks, although President Trump said…

At least a dozen states are reportedly responding to cyberattacks against local water systems . Why it matters: This appears to be one of the broadest known coordinated cyber campaigns against U.S. municipal water systems to date, validating years of warnings that poorly secured utilities could become attractive targets. Driving the news: Hackers have targeted water and wastewater utilities in at least 12 states, ABC News reported on Tuesday. - Last week, the FBI said that at least seven states had experienced cyberattacks targeting the systems that control pumps, water pressure and valves in plants. - Multiple news outlets have reported that officials suspect Iran is behind the widespread attacks, although President Trump said…Open

ABCNEWS - At least 12 states face cyberattacks on their water systems, sources say Tue Aug 4 14:56:27 2026

Possible cyber intrusions targeting water and wastewater utilities have now been reported in at least a dozen states, multiple sources told ABC News.