Texas Governor Abbott halts all state-issued permits for data centers until grid audit is completeTexas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday barred the state's environmental agency from issuing new permits for data centers until regulators complete a massive audit of the energy-hungry facilities seeking to connect to the Texas electrical grid.Reuters17d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyGreg Abbotttexas data center audit
Law firm Greenberg Traurig faces class actions after cyber breachUS law firm Greenberg Traurig has been sued in federal court in Manhattan following its disclosure this month of a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information, adding to a growing list of lawsuits against law firms and other companies over alleged cybersecurity failures.Reuters17d agoWhole story →Technology
FAA begins use of AI tool in bid to reduce flight delaysThe Federal Aviation Administration on Monday said it began using a new software-based system that uses predictive analytics to improve how flights are managed.Reuters17d agoWhole story →BuildTechnologyfaa ai tool launch
Fed's Musalem says more rate hikes likely needed to quell inflationThe Federal Reserve will likely need to hike interest rates further to lower inflation resulting from strong demand as well as a commodity price shock that has moved beyond oil, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said on Monday, adding that it would be better for the US central bank to act sooner than wait.Reuters17d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyfed rate hike discussion
California clears sales of higher-ethanol fuel to lower gasoline costsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation allowing the immediate sale of a higher-ethanol fuel blend in the state, as it seeks to rein in skyrocketing costs at the pump in the country's largest auto market.Reuters17d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyGavin NewsomS 795california e15 fuel approval
