Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuationsOfficials say a fast-growing wildfire in Reno, Nevada, was human-caused. The Hawk Fire grew to 13,000 acres Sunday and is uncontained. Some 42,000 residents have been ordered evacuated and another 45,000 encouraged to leave so that firefighters can reach hotspots more easily. Authorities confirmed several structures have been destroyed and that six…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →PlanetJoe Lombardohawk fire evacuation
Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoodsA fast-growing wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno, Nevada. The Hawk Fire grew to more than 10,500 acres early Sunday. Nearly 14,000 homes were ordered evacuated, and the “GO NOW” zone reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. Washoe County, Nevada emergency officials opened the Reno-Sparks Convention Center to…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →JusticePlanetJoe Lombardohawk fire evacuation
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
