A Growing Data Center Pollution Threat, and the Last of the Jan. 6 Cases
Summary
The New York Times covers the tight Michigan Senate primary, where progressive Abdul El-Sayed leads moderate Haley Stevens amid heavy AIPAC spending. The episode also details the S&P 500’s record high driven by tech earnings and the environmental impact of new gas-powered data center plants. Additionally, it reports on the dismissal of Oath Keepers’ January 6th cases, Russian attacks on Ukrainian gas stations, and veterinary efforts to treat honeybee colonies.
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Michigan Senate primary: El-Sayed vs. Stevens and AIPAC's role
Stock market rally and volatility driven by tech and geopolitics
Data centers driving new gas power plants and emissions
DOJ drops seditious conspiracy cases for Jan 6 militia members
Russian strikes on Ukrainian gas stations disrupt daily life
Veterinary programs training to treat honeybee colonies
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