Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections.
Researchers clarified that while an AI agent executed a ransomware attack from start to finish, a human was still involved in setting up the operation, provisioning infrastructure, and choosing the victim. The agent exploited known vulnerabilities to encrypt files and generate a ransom note.
Millions in the Eastern US faced extreme heat warnings and severe storms on Independence Day. Dozens of heat-related deaths were reported, and emergency rooms saw increased visits. Experts warn this is a preview of future extreme weather due to climate change, driven by fossil fuel burning.
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is planning a US IPO of nearly 17.8 million shares, potentially raising $28 billion. The move comes amid a surge in demand for memory chips driven by the AI boom, with the company seeing significant revenue and stock price increases.
Folarin Balogun's red card suspension was lifted by FIFA, allowing him to start for the US against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. The decision, reportedly influenced by a call from U.S. President Trump to FIFA president Infantino, has drawn strong criticism from UEFA.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid following a sexual assault allegation from a former girlfriend. Several Democratic lawmakers have rescinded endorsements, and the Maine Democratic Party is urging him to withdraw. Platner denies the claims, calling them false and politically motivated.
The FCC will vote to remove a rule requiring ISPs to list "passthrough" fees on broadband price labels. This change, supported by ISPs, could make price information harder for consumers to find and understand, potentially worsening "junk fees" and the digital divide.
