The Next Phase Of Shrinkflation: Rolling Blackouts

The Water Economics Of Data Centers V. Almond Farms & Golf Courses A recent Gallup poll shows that nearly 70% of Americans oppose the construction of a data center in their communities, highlighting the rise of local resistance movements against hyperscaler buildouts. This resistance is driven by concerns over skyrocketing power bills, the destruction of farmland as it is transformed into industrial-scale AI infrastructure, and fears that data centers will drain local resources, particularly water. It's no surprise that data center resistance is only gaining steam and will likely accelerate from...

Iran Denies Talks Taking Place As Drone Smashes Into Landmark Baghdad Hotel Hosting EU, Saudi Diplomats Summary: Trump says 'I don't think so' when asked if war will be wrapped up soon, notes 'not this week'. Iconic Baghdad hotel and home to EU, Saudi missions struck by drone, fire ensues. Trump is regularly presented with options to end the war in Iran: NBC. Iran has rejected prior reports of diplomatic contacts with the US, calling them "false": state media Iran FM Araghchi and US envoy Witkoff have been in contact via text messages in recent...