Schumer slams data center bill as 'ineffectual participation trophy'

The Hill - Sep 29, 2026

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed a bill that would force states to consider standards to mitigate data centers' power price impacts as an "ineffectual participation trophy." His comments signal that Democrats could try to block the bill, which the Senate is expected to take up this week. "Americans are demanding real...

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Schumer slams data center bill as 'ineffectual participation trophy'

Sep 29, 2026

Schumer slams data center bill as 'ineffectual participation trophy'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed a bill that would force states to consider standards to mitigate data centers' power price impacts as an "ineffectual participation trophy." His comments signal that Democrats could try to block the bill, which the Senate is expected to take up this week. "Americans are demanding real...

2 dead, 40 rescued and several missing after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico

Sep 29, 2026

2 dead, 40 rescued and several missing after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico

The U.S. Coast Guard said the vessel reportedly capsized after 'a fight broke out and people were severely injured by a machete, forcing people to jump into the water.'

Trump launches America.gov, AI-powered government services hub

Sep 29, 2026

Trump launches America.gov, AI-powered government services hub

President Trump launched a website Tuesday that uses artificial intelligence to help Americans navigate the federal government and find information and services. Trump touted the website, America.gov, during an event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington. He thanked Joe Gebbia, the Airbnb co-founder who now leads the National Design Studio (NDS) and services...

New Mexico venture studio unveils quantum lab to boost US tech edge 

Sep 29, 2026

New Mexico venture studio unveils quantum lab to boost US tech edge 

The investment and incubation firm Roadrunner Venture Studios will unveil a new quantum lab Tuesday in Albuquerque as New Mexico looks to bolster the U.S.’s position in the global race for quantum computing. The Roadrunner Quantum Lab will open as part of the state's $450 million commitment to quantum development. Those behind the project say...

BASE jumper plummets to his death after wingsuit failure in Utah canyon

Sep 29, 2026

BASE jumper plummets to his death after wingsuit failure in Utah canyon

Gabe Reilly, 27, was a firefighter with the Salt Lake City fire department, which described him as being kind-hearted and his free-spirited by nature.

OpenAI halts releasing newest model over safety concerns

Sep 29, 2026

OpenAI halts releasing newest model over safety concerns

OpenAI on Monday halted the release of its newest artificial intelligence model over safety concerns as tech companies grapple with potential risks as a result of more advanced AI software. Saachi Jain, OpenAI's head of safety systems, told The New York Times that the new model, called GPT-6.1 Astra, "didn't quite meet the bar in...

Watch live: Trump to tout AI push with America.gov launch

Sep 29, 2026

Watch live: Trump to tout AI push with America.gov launch

President Trump is set to unveil America.gov on Tuesday morning, launching the website powered by artificial intelligence that aims to make it easier for U.S. citizens to access federal services. The rollout comes as Trump leans further into the global AI race, showing little appetite for regulation on the industry despite growing anxieties over the...

Council of Europe head revives Biden-backed framework for AI regulation

Sep 29, 2026

Council of Europe head revives Biden-backed framework for AI regulation

The Biden administration and a number of countries in Europe have endorsed a framework for AI regulation that respects human rights, democracy and the rule of law, but it is generally unheard of outside of the little-known European organization that drafted it.  Alain Berset is the secretary-general of the Council of Europe, an important but...

Incredibly venomous African viper is loose in SoCal neighborhood, police say

Sep 29, 2026

Incredibly venomous African viper is loose in SoCal neighborhood, police say

Police urged residents not to approach the extremely venomous snake, but to report sightings.

Pope Leo says AI concerns are not 'fake news,' world must act on safety issues

Sep 29, 2026

Pope Leo says AI concerns are not 'fake news,' world must act on safety issues

Pope Leo XIV on Monday said mounting concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue require discussions on how to regulate it, dismissing the notion that they are "fake news." "If someone were to ask me, 'Am I in panic mode?' No, I’m not," Leo told reporters while leaving France for Vatican City. "I sleep at night....

'Bomb-like' marine marker among unusual items that El Niño has washed onto California's shores

Sep 29, 2026

'Bomb-like' marine marker among unusual items that El Niño has washed onto California's shores

A 'bomb-looking' marine marker, along with turtles, hammerhead sharks and military ordnance are among unusual items El Niño bought to California's shores.

Three more In-N-Out Burger locations coming to Southern California

Sep 29, 2026

Three more In-N-Out Burger locations coming to Southern California

Southern California residents can soon get their Double-Double fix at more locations.

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