Former EPA officials warn that the Trump administration has weakened pollution safeguards for data centers through at least 30 regulatory actions since January 2025, potentially increasing health risks as 1,500+ new data centers are planned. The EPA has dismantled its research capacity and shifted priorities to support AI infrastructure development, allowing construction before air permits are obtained and keeping coal plants online to power facilities.
The article explores how low-income Americans purchase and maintain affordable used cars through social networks and informal markets, emphasizing that functionality matters more than appearance. It argues that policy decisions often overlook this $1,000–$6,000 car market that roughly 40% of Americans depend on, inadvertently harming those with limited economic mobility.
Deall is a platform that helps international students on J-1 and F-1 visas secure verified employment and sign contracts before arriving in the United States, addressing vulnerabilities to job scams and unsafe working conditions. The platform connects students with employers, manages visa compliance documentation, and tracks work hours against visa restrictions.
Biological War: A Scenario is a 2026 nonfiction book by journalist Annie Jacobsen that uses a fictional near-future biological catastrophe to explore potential government and civilian responses to a large-scale pathogen release, combining the scenario with historical accounts of biological-weapons programs and expert interviews.