Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cycloneCommunities still recovering from last weekend’s hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days. Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, covered roads in mud and left thousands of homes without power. Now forecasters are warning another tropical storm could form as early as Thursday in the Pacific and approach the islands this weekend.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →PlanetJosh Greenhawaii hurricane preparations
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm racesPresident Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race. Candidates in competitive midterm elections, however, are far less accepting. Data centers have become a contentious issue, with concerns about energy costs and environmental impact. In Ohio, Republican Jon…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →EconomyTechnologyJoe LombardoJon Hustedmidterm elections
US agency under scrutiny after watchdog warns of forced labor in Dominican RepublicU.S. Customs and Border Protection faces criticism after a watchdog group warns that forced labor persists on sugarcane fields in the Dominican Republic. The country exports large amounts of sugar to the U.S. In 2022, the federal agency imposed a ban on imports from Central Romana Corporation due to alleged labor abuses. The ban was lifted last year…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyRon Wydenforced labor imports scrutiny
