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AXIOS (Ben Geman) - MAHA warns Trump against coal-powered AI data centers

Prominent figures in the Make America Healthy Again movement are telling President Trump that "data centers should not become the justification for burning more coal." Why it matters: The appeal, in a joint letter , collides with Trump officials' support for coal to help power AI. - It cites coal's public health and environmental toll due to soot pollution, mercury, and byproducts called "coal ash" that contain heavy metals. The big picture: The letter signals an escalation of MAHA engagement on data centers and what's powering them. - It urges the administration to convene MAHA leaders, farmers, physicians and others to craft "health-first standards for AI infrastructure." - It says there are better energy options, citing solar…

What is the specific request made by the MAHA movement in their letter to the administration?
The movement urges the administration to convene MAHA leaders, farmers, physicians, and others to craft "health-first standards for AI infrastructure."
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What does the Trump administration's April 2025 executive order state regarding coal and AI data centers?
The April 2025 executive order calls coal "critical" to meeting the rising power demand from data centers and other needs.
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Which individuals signed the joint letter addressed to President Trump regarding AI data centers?
The signers include Zen Honeycutt (founder of Moms Across America), Charles Eisenstein (a speechwriter and adviser on Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 presidential campaign), Aimee Villella McBride (executive director of the Global Wellness Forum), and David Murphy (founder and CEO of United We Eat).
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What are the specific health and environmental concerns cited by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement regarding the use of coal to power data centers?
The movement cites the public health and environmental toll of coal, specifically mentioning soot pollution, mercury, and "coal ash" byproducts which contain heavy metals.
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NYTIMES (Mihir Zaveri and Hurubie Meko) - Case Challenging Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Is Moved to Manhattan

The ruling is a win for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who argued that the case be heard in Manhattan and not in Staten Island where the lawsuit challenging the decision had been filed.

Who is the Mayor involved in the rent freeze policy being challenged in court?
The Mayor involved is Zohran Mamdani.
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Where was the case challenging Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze originally filed?
The lawsuit challenging the decision was originally filed in Staten Island.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - How ships navigate a deadly maze in the Strait of Hormuz

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Since the US-Iran war began in February, the Strait of Hormuz has become a complicated and dangerous maze for the numerous ships that used to cross it every day. It's no longer open or closed, but tankers have four risky options to choose from if they want to cross the waterway.

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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Vanity project': Kirby slams Navy weighing renaming ship after Trump instead of Pearl Harbor HERO

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Navy leadership is reportedly working to rename a new aircraft carrier and instead of honoring a heroic sailor, they plan on naming it after President Trump. The ship was supposed to be named for Doris Miller, who played a key role during Pearl Harbor. Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and retired U.S. Navy rear admiral John Kirby join Alicia Menendez to share their reaction.

Which individuals participated in the discussion regarding the Navy's potential decision to rename the aircraft carrier?
Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and retired U.S. Navy rear admiral John Kirby joined Alicia Menendez to share their reactions to the report.
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What is the controversy regarding the naming of the new Navy aircraft carrier?
The Navy is reportedly weighing the decision to rename a new aircraft carrier after President Trump instead of honoring Doris Miller, a heroic sailor who played a key role during Pearl Harbor.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Dominic Sessa on connecting with Anthony Bourdain on a ‘deeper level’ in “Tony”

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Actor Dominic Sessa joins Morning Joe to discuss his film “Tony,” in theaters now. The biopic follows one summer in the life of the late legendary chef and food critic Anthony Bourdain, when, at age 19, he follows his high school crush to Provincetown, Massachusetts. There, Bourdain happens upon the culinary world in an effort to make ends meet. Sessa credits the film’s unique structure with allowing him to connect with the culinary giant on a “deeper level.”

How did the structure of the film “Tony” affect Dominic Sessa's portrayal of Anthony Bourdain?
Sessa credits the film's unique structure with allowing him to connect with the culinary giant on a “deeper level.”
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What film does actor Dominic Sessa star in that discusses the life of Anthony Bourdain?
Dominic Sessa stars in the film “Tony,” which is a biopic about the late legendary chef and food critic Anthony Bourdain.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Hegseth's Navy may rename new ship after Trump instead of Pearl Harbor hero

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Navy leadership is reportedly working to rename a new aircraft carrier and instead of honoring a heroic sailor, they plan on naming it after President Trump. The ship was supposed to be named for Doris Miller, who played a key role during Pearl Harbor.

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ABCNEWS - Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada hurtle toward deadline amid trade talks

The tariffs are set to take effect early Saturday morning, after Trump extended a previous deadline by three days.

When are Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada set to take effect?
The tariffs are set to take effect early Saturday morning, following a three-day extension previously granted by Trump.
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NYTIMES (Zane Irwin, Lucía Cholakian Herrera and Sebastián López Brach) - Rare South American Diseases Offer Clues on the Next Pandemic

Ebola virus, hantavirus and the pathogen that causes Covid-19 likely jumped from animals to humans. So do these viruses — and scientists say climate change is speeding their spread.

What specific vaccine is being prepared at the Carrasco Hospital in Rosario, Argentina?
A dose of the Candid #1 vaccine against Argentine hemorrhagic fever is being prepared at the Carrasco Hospital in Rosario, Argentina.
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Which viruses are known to have jumped from animals to humans according to the article?
The Ebola virus, hantavirus, and the pathogen that causes Covid-19 are identified as viruses that likely jumped from animals to humans.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - The MILITARY JUNTA filling the leadership vacuum in Iran: 'More RADICAL' than before

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The Economist is reporting on a new crop of leaders consolidating power in Iran: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The Economist writes the IRGC is “battle-hardened and results-driven, they are focused on security and repression and are turning the theocratic foundations of the Islamic republic into a military dictatorship.” The Morning Joe panel discusses this latest development and what it means for President Trump’s war in Iran, and the progress of talks to bring it to an end and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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