Lovell Sees Earnings Growth Beyond AINadia Lovell, UBS Global Wealth Management’s head of global equity strategy, said markets may remain volatile over the coming weeks amid earnings, next week’s Federal Reserve meeting, midterm-election uncertainty and the Middle East conflict’s impact on energy and oil prices. Despite risks around financing the AI buildout, she said economic growth and…Bloomberg1d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomy
Climate lawfare's back-channel campaign, and how you'll pay the billThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, a case at the center of a climate lawfare campaign to make energy companies pay for global climate change.Fox News1d agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
CFTC Chair on Prediction Markets, Election, Oil TradesCFTC Chairman Michael Selig says the agency is keeping a close eye on prediction markets ahead of the US midterm elections. Selig says he's disappointed Congress did not pass the Clarity Act which would have set up new rules for the crypto industry. Selig also says the agency is scrutinizing oil market trading related to President Donald Trump's…Bloomberg1d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
How Ukrainian Soldiers Breached Russian Lines Through Hidden Gas PipelinesThe Ukrainian troops breached the rear line of Russian forces near Kupiansk, Ukraine.Newsweek1d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
US designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductorsThe U.S. government has designated helium as a critical material because it’s indispensable for making semiconductors that are essential to energy generation, and the global supply is at risk of disruption. The designation, announced Friday, means that more federal financing will be available for helium producers and the government will monitor it more…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
WA officials split on easing energy codes for homes rebuilt after wildfiresSince wildfires destroyed nearly 1,000 Washington homes this summer, Gov. Bob Ferguson has pushed to make it easier and cheaper for those homeowners to rebuild. That’s put him at odds with a state council that has resisted his calls.Spokane Spokesman-Review1d agoWhole story →PlanetBob Ferguson
Iran war could last another year, Trump ambassador saysMeanwhile, fighting in the Middle East continues as oil prices climbSalon23h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump uses DPA to give $150M for gas and diesel President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday night, announcing that the government would be spending $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House looks to ease consumer...The Hill22h agoWhole story →SecurityCommerce
Pentagon accused of sneaky dodge around judge’s order to restart wind projects: reportWind energy companies and their allies say the Pentagon is stalling projects despite a court order to restart reviews, according to The Washington Sun. In a lawsuit by trade groups, wind developers, and environmental organizations, a judge directed the Defense Department in August to get stalled projects moving. This week, the plaintiffs told the court…Raw Story19h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
Whistleblower CEO quits over hidden Russian cash behind gas deal in Trump peace talks: NYTA gas venture that came up in President Donald Trump's Ukraine peace talks had a hidden backer, according to its former boss. Polar LNG, a startup pitching a plan to export natural gas from Alaska's North Slope, received secret funding from Russian energy giant Novatek, The New York Times reported Friday. Joel Riddle, who ran the company until he…Raw Story16h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomy
Trump says he's requiring data centers to provide their own electricityPresident Trump said Wednesday he will require data centers to provide their own electricity and give "any excess" energy to neighboring communities to prevent rising electrical costs. "As the President of the United States, I have been watching Data Centers very closely, and have come to a very strong conclusion," Trump wrote on Truth Social....The Hill3d agoWhole story →Planet
Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate racePresident Donald Trump is defending data centers powering AI projects during a campaign rally in Ohio.WDIV ClickOnDetroit20d agoSources (2)Whole story →TechnologyGovernmentJon Hustedohio senate race rally
We asked 2 years ago if voters would blame Jon Husted for data centers. Now the GOP is worriedJon Husted's early championing of data centers in Ohio has become a political liability as rising electricity costs and community opposition fuel Democrat Sherrod Brown's Senate campaign attacks.cleveland.com2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyJon Hustedohio senate race
Democrats kill data center electricity cost bill ahead of midtermsDemocrats blocked a bill to make AI data centers cover rising electricity costs, a key midterm election issue that could impact Sen. Jon Husted's Ohio race.Fox News24d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyJon HustedHR 9340midterm election issue
A bipartisan bill aims to hold data centers accountable for their energy use.The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act would require data centers to report their electricity use, and allow utilities to charge them more for transmission costs. The bill aims to speed the construction of new infrastructure needed to meet soaring electricity demand, but won’t come up for a Senate vote until after midterm elections. [Link:…The Verge16d agoWhole story →BuildTechnologydata center energy regulation
Data centers in N.J.: new law targets electricity and water useGov. Mikie Sherrill signed the measure after vowing that data center companies would no longer be allowed to "operate in the shadows."NJ.com2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetMikie Sherrillnew jersey data center regulation
House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costsThe House has approved a bill that aims to have artificial intelligence data centers pay for their substantial energy needs. WASHINGTON (AP) — TheBreitbart News Network1mo agoSources (2)Whole story →TechnologyPlanetai data center bill passage
Map Shows Where Data Centers Are Being Built in Ohio Amid Midterm DebateData centers have emerged as a flash point in the Ohio Senate race between Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted.Newsweek11h agoWhole story →
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