The public has turned against data centers, prompting a flood of legislation in California. Business interests are trying to blunt the backlash.
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Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.
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As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.
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While a stunt involving fake polls may not have been an effort to rig prediction markets, concerns are growing ahead of the midterms about other attempts to influence the betting sites.
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A judge issued a written order Thursday night that the Pentagon acted illegally by punishing the AI company for its criticism of the Department of Defense's views on AI use. The government is expected to fight the ruling.
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Tablets and computers have become essential for students, but they can also be distracting
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More than three quarters of all wildfires in the U.S. are caused by human behavior including accidents, negligence and arson.
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A push by President Trump could mean the elimination of a safety standard designed to keep radiation exposure as low as possible.
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2026 has already brought a wave of setbacks for social media giants as pressure grows on Big Tech from regulators and lawmakers around the world.
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Indiana is the latest state to experiment with limiting what hospitals can charge, to try to get a handle on high health costs.
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