JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Thai woman detained after American diplomat found dead in Myanmar
The State Department declined to comment further on the matter, "out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones."
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Federal housing agency cutting off homelessness funding to California agency over fraud concerns
The letter details a variety of issues with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's handing of federal funds, including conflicts of interest, financial mismanagement, fraud and lack of oversight.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Construction concerns for Trump's proposed arch; FAA weighs in on flight path | Sunrise
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said that President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot “triumphal arch” will need red safety lights so as not to pose any safety risks to air travel flying to and from Reagan Washington National Airport. If approved, construction will be completed between 2-3 years, and will be carried out in seven phases, according to the National Park Service's report. #Truimphalarch #Archconstruction #Trumparch
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Watch live: Senate convenes hearing on AI, affordability and innovation
Technology and industry experts will testify Thursday morning before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee panel on how artificial intelligence can be used to promote innovation and tackle affordability issues. The event comes at a time when data centers, rapidly developing AI and the emerging technology's influence on the job market have been top-of-mind for voters ahead of the midterms. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill and the Trump administration have also grappled with how to effectively use and regulate AI. #ai #senate #urbanaffairs #trump
NPR (The Associated Press) - Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage
The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent nuclear fuel and lacks plans for radioactive waste disposal.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY (Sam Faddis) - Seize all of these vessels, sell the oil and then sell the ships
Originally posted by AND Magazine
On March 1, 1579, Sir Francis Drake’s ship the Golden Hind intercepted the Spanish treasure galleon Nuestra Señora de la Concepción off the coast of Peru. The Spanish ship was carrying an enormous cargo of gold, silver, jewels, and other valuables from the South American colonies back to Spain. Drake captured the ship with almost no resistance. The haul included: -26 tons (about 26,000 kg) of silver -80 pounds (36 kg) of gold -13 chests of silver coins (reales) -Jewels, a golden crucifix, and other valuables The total value of the haul was estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars in today’s dollars. The cargo was transferred to the Golden Hind. Drake, in accordance with the practice at the time, kept some for himself and his…Open
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump Vows to Seize Iranian Oil Island in Near Future, Major Strikes Tonight.
President Trump has confirmed there will be major military strikes on Iran on Thursday night, and outlined a strategy to seize key Iranian oil infrastructure, such as Kharg Island.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced on Thursday morning that U.S. forces will strike Iran “VERY HARD” on Thursday night. The U.S. and Iran have already exchanged a series of smaller blows over recent days, with tensions escalating following the downing of a U.S. military helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Notably, Trump also indicated that he plans to take control of Kharg Island, Iran’s offshore oil export hub, and other Iranian oil infrastructure, which would introduce elements of a land war to the conflict for the first time. KEY QUOTE: “The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive…Open
AXIOS (Amy Harder) - Amazon touts water savings amid data center pushback
Amazon says its data centers use water more efficiently than the industry average and is urging others to improve as scrutiny of data centers intensifies. Why it matters: Water use has emerged as one of the biggest pressure points in the AI data center buildout, pushing companies like Amazon to publicly defend their efforts. Driving the news: Amazon revealed Thursday it was 75% of the way toward its 2030 goal — first set in 2022 — to replenish more water into communities with its data centers than it's consuming. - The tech giant also said its data centers are seven times more water-efficient than the industry average. Friction point: Roughly 70% of Americans oppose building data centers in their communities, with water use for…
ABCNEWS - US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite war
U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran
ABCNEWS - Texas releases new image of Karmelo Anthony, as he files notice of appeal
Karmelo Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder.