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Concerns about power grid, water usage, costs prompt lawmaker to push new data center bills
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (235+ words) Concerns about power grid, water usage, costs prompt lawmaker to push new data center bills'WGAL Jamie Walsh, a Republican serving part of Luzerne County, announced plans to introduce a series of bills aimed at regulating the development of AI data…...
Data center project in Cumberland County advances with new approvals
4+ day, 3+ min ago (119+ words) Middlesex Township supervisors approve subdivision plans for new data center in Cumberland County'WGAL Middlesex Township supervisors in Cumberland County have approved subdivision plans for an 18-building data center campus. The center will be constructed on 700 acres of land off Country…...
Biggest scams of 2025 include AI deepfakes and mass emails
1+ week, 5+ day ago (134+ words) The development of artificial intelligence has opened up new options for scammers trying to rip you off. Artificial Intelligence (AI) itself is not a scam. However, scammers have learned to use it to create highly realistic images, audio and video…...
3.4 million pieces of mail from commonwealth agencies went undelivered
4+ week, 2+ day ago (172+ words) Pennsylvania said 3.4 million pieces of mail from commonwealth agencies went undelivered over a month, leading to a switch in the vendor who handles correspondence between the government and the people it serves. L. Paul Vezzetti, a spokesman for the Department of…...
Google has filed a lawsuit against a large phishing operation based in China
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (223+ words) Google has filed a lawsuit against a massive criminal organization based in China, named Lighthouse, which is allegedly behind two familiar text message scams involving unpaid tolls and undelivered packages. The 8 On Your Side team has reported on these scams…...
Data center growth: Pennsylvania lawmakers and researchers weigh benefits and risks
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (627+ words) Data centers are expanding rapidly across Pennsylvania, bringing economic benefits but raising concerns about their impact on local resources, particularly power. In 2023, data centers generated $1.36 billion in Pennsylvania state and local tax revenue, according to advocates. However, nearly half a…...
6-7 becomes word of the year. What does it mean?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (185+ words) A new internet slang meme taking over children's vocabulary, 6-7, is now Dictionary.com's 2025 Word of the Year. The meme is pronounced "six seven," not "sixty seven," like most would think, and has become a cultural phenomenon for Gen Alpha. Children…...
Police warn of scam text message sent through township event notification system
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (87+ words) Police in York County are warning residents of a scam text message. According to the Springettsbury Township Police Department, a scam text was sent out through the township event notification system. An example of the text message is shown below....
State house energy committee propose regulatory 'Data Center Act"
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (446+ words) Pennsylvania House of Representatives lawmakers proposed a bill aimed at regulating data centers, a growing industry that advocates say brings economic benefits, but raises concerns about energy consumption, infrastructure strain, and consumer costs. The Pennsylvania House Energy Committee held a…...
Lancaster City Council reviewing proposed ordinance for AI data centers
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (186+ words) Lancaster City Council is considering a new ordinance for AI data centers that focuses on community benefits related to environmental and quality of life issues, including noise, air quality, energy use, and heat mitigation. Footage from the council meeting shows…...