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Data center tax break created to boost economy, add jobs in Pa. could cost state billions in revenue
36+ min ago (1495+ words) HARRISBURG " As data centers spread and draw backlash across the state, new figures are emerging about their potential long-term costs. The Shapiro administration's latest budget estimates show Pennsylvania could lose out on about $2 billion in revenue by mid-2031 due to a…...
The UK broadband providers that attracted the most complaints
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (392+ words) EE, TalkTalk, and Vodafone have been named as Britain's most complained-about broadband providers, according to the latest figures from the communications watchdog Ofcom. The latest data, covering the quarter from July to September last year, showed overall complaint numbers remained…...
Legislature considers shifting power line costs from residents to data centers
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (818+ words) Multiple measures working through the General Assembly could put more of the costs that are driving up residential power bills onto data centers." They range from direct mandates to shift the costs of distribution lines and capacity auctions, to urging…...
Residents say data center debate is ignoring them: ‘Done in secret’
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (721+ words) DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) " One part of the discussion centered on data centers, which threatens to be overshadowed by all the various officials and organizations debating the pros and cons: the residents themselves. Plans for these data centers span the entire…...
Google Pixel 10a Vs. Pixel 9a: Is The Upgrade Really Worth It?
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (260+ words) Are you using a Google Pixel 9a smartphone? If yes, you would be tempted to upgrade to the recently-launched Pixel 10a. But is it worth it? We'll tell you. Google has officially unveiled the Google Pixel 10a, meaning folks looking for a great…...
Port Washington data center; lawsuit alleges open meetings violations
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (366+ words) Great Lakes Neighbors United filed a lawsuit alleging Open Meetings Law violations tied to the Port Washington data center approval. The group claims the Common Council improperly deliberated the developer's agreement in closed session. The lawsuit seeks to invalidate the…...
TikTok Says This One Hack Will Bring Your Faux Fur Back to Life
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (294+ words) I've owned my share of faux fur items over the years. From vests to sweaters to coats, they all usually end up exiting my wardrobe with the same sad matted look that I can never seem to undo. That's why…...
San Marcos council rejects $1.5B data center after public pushback
19+ hour, 55+ min ago (219+ words) People packed the chambers of San Marcos City Hall on Tuesday evening to voice their support and opposition for aproposed $1.5 billion data center. At around 2 am Wednesday, February 18, council members voted to reject a rezoning plan for the center after…...
ChatGPT Ads: Everything you need to know
21+ hour, 44+ min ago (1086+ words) TL;DR: On Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, U.S. users on the free and Go ($8/month) tiers of ChatGPT began receiving ads inside the conversations. OpenAI has committed that ads do not influence answers, user data will not be sold, and personalization is optional....
Telegram dismisses Russian claims about encryption breaches by foreign intelligence
22+ hour, 19+ min ago (116+ words) MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Telegram messaging app said that it had not found any breaches of its encryption, dismissing a Russian government allegation that foreign intelligence services are able MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Telegram messaging "app said that "it had…...