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…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanet
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 News2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
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…Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
How Ukrainian Soldiers Breached Russian Lines Through Hidden Gas PipelinesThe Ukrainian troops breached the rear line of Russian forces near Kupiansk, Ukraine.Newsweek2d 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-Constitution2d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Adelaide’s next act: Why this South Australia capital is worth a visit - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTThe Australian tourist trail is paved with places full of main-character energy, like cosmopolitan Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and the red rock of Uluru in the heart of the Outback. Lesser-known Adelaide, the country’s fifth-largest city, has long lurked on the edges of the spotlight. But a recent return visit convinced me it’s time for this…Spokane Spokesman-Review20h agoWhole story →CulturePlanet
Energy companies share ways to save energy and money this seasonThese Georgia Power, Dominion and Duke Energy programs could help you save money on your electric bill.Augusta Chronicle19h agoWhole story →Planet
Voters angry about high prices may get little relief from the next Congress - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTIf voters expect a new Democratic Congress to bring down prices, they will probably be disappointed. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (New York) promises the party’s “affordability agenda” will “drive down the high cost of living in every possible area.” But the main forces driving inflation are the Iran war’s impact on energy prices, fallout from…Spokane Spokesman-Review18h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Why a blue wave might miss Minnesota's Senate racePolitical headwinds are blowing in Democrats’ favor nationally, with high gas prices and President Trump’s record-low approval rating creating a difficult midterm environment for Republicans. But in Minnesota’s open Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D), Democrats are facing an unexpectedly competitive race. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D)…The Hill18h agoWhole story →Planet
The astonishing Trump-Putin mystery just got much darkerTrump waived sanctions against Russia just two days before they were set to go into effect under federal law . Braying that the US had done “a lot” for Ukraine while Ukraine had done nothing for the US — holding NATO’s nemesis at bay with no real help since 2024 is apparently “doing nothing” — Trump’s waiver came right after he announced another gift to…Raw Story18h agoWhole story →BuildSecurity
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 Hill4d 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 ClickOnDetroit21d 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 →EconomyTechnologyJon 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 →GovernmentPlanetJon 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 Verge17d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetdata 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 →PlanetTechnologyMikie 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 →PlanetTechnologyai 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.Newsweek19h agoWhole story →
