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AXIOS (Amy Harder) - The AI boom tests the limits of growth Thu Jul 16 09:09:15 2026

Electricity demand is becoming the clearest measure of the AI industry's extraordinary expansion — and a test of how long that pace can last. Why it matters: The industry's pursuit of ever-larger models is fueling debate over whether they will deliver enough value to justify mounting environmental and financial costs. Driving the news: Google, Microsoft and Amazon all highlighted improved energy and water efficiency in sustainability reports released in recent weeks. - But those gains are being overwhelmed by overall growth. Stunning stat: Google's electricity consumption rose more than 140% between 2021 and 2025 — already exceeding the outer bounds of projected growth modeled in a 2023 paper by Alex de Vries-Gao, a researcher at…

Electricity demand is becoming the clearest measure of the AI industry's extraordinary expansion — and a test of how long that pace can last. Why it matters: The industry's pursuit of ever-larger models is fueling debate over whether they will deliver enough value to justify mounting environmental and financial costs. Driving the news: Google, Microsoft and Amazon all highlighted improved energy and water efficiency in sustainability reports released in recent weeks. - But those gains are being overwhelmed by overall growth. Stunning stat: Google's electricity consumption rose more than 140% between 2021 and 2025 — already exceeding the outer bounds of projected growth modeled in a 2023 paper by Alex de Vries-Gao, a researcher at…Open

NYTIMES (Ross Douthat and Sophia Alvarez Boyd) - A Vision of a ‘Society Without Capitalism’ Thu Jul 16 09:08:43 2026

Can democratic socialism redeem the left without destroying capitalism?

NYTIMES (Katie Robertson) - Diesel Prices Hit $5 a Gallon Again, Up 33% Since Start of Iran War Thu Jul 16 09:08:42 2026

U.S. diesel prices first surpassed $5 a gallon in March. Renewed fighting in the Persian Gulf and reduced refinery capacity is once again pushing up prices.

ABCNEWS - George Santos' next gig? Reality TV show contestant Thu Jul 16 09:00:32 2026

George Santos has worn many hats: Serial swindler, congressman, expelled congressman, federal prison inmate, clemency recipient, podcast host, online betting influencer under investigation by the federal government

ABCNEWS - Ukraine targets Moscow with 200 drones in large-scale attack, mayor says Thu Jul 16 09:00:32 2026

At least 200 Ukrainian drones were launched toward Moscow overnight into Thursday morning, the city's Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said.

NPR (Meg Anderson) - The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds Thu Jul 16 08:57:01 2026

{EMBARGOED} A new ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement since President Trump returned to office. A new spate of fatal shootings in Texas and Maine has brought renewed scrutiny about the agency's tactics.

{EMBARGOED} A new ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement since President Trump returned to office. A new spate of fatal shootings in Texas and Maine has brought renewed scrutiny about the agency's tactics.Open

HUFFPOST - Family Of Black Teen Found Dead After Boat Trip Agree To Inspect His Cellphone With DA Thu Jul 16 08:10:10 2026

The family of Nolan Wells had previously alleged that messages seemed to have been erased from his phone before they got it back.

The family of Nolan Wells had previously alleged that messages seemed to have been erased from his phone before they got it back.Open