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News and commentary from the past week or so. News: Commentary: This is an Open Thread.

New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

The post New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them. appeared first on ProPublica.

Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light

Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to…

In competitive North Texas Senate race, GOP candidate sheds her “ultra MAGA” label

In a district Trump won by 17 points, Republican Leigh Wambsganss no longer describes herself as ultra-MAGA in her rematch with Democrat Taylor Rehmet.

Housing is slightly more affordable in Colorado, a report shows. You may not have noticed.

Falling home prices, higher wages may be helping ease housing affordability challenges. But the data still shows we’re not there yet. 

We’re not gonna ban 80 books like it’s something to do

Your daily Minnesota news roundup starts … NOW. In 2024, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that prohibited schools and libraries from banning…

Respect the hustle: Rudy Gobert’s stoic leadership is a linchpin for new-look Minnesota Timberwolves

In a season of new faces like LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves will go nowhere without veteran Rudy Gobert. The post Respect the hustle: Rudy…

Van Gogh work unseen in public for 60 years on show in Hong Kong

Hundreds of people queued on Tuesday outside a Hong Kong gallery to see a Vincent van Gogh painting on public display for the first time…

Four in five new jobs taken by foreigners in last decade

347: Truth & Reconciliation

Why are there so many plants? New research reveals two key phases in Earth’s past

Extreme greenhouse events in the past killed many plants – but also gave rise to new ones.

City Agency Sought to Hide Nepotism Hire Through Private Messages, Lawsuit Alleges

Senior managers in the agency that handles government purchasing and leases tried to hide their discussions about hot-button issues from the public by communicating via…

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Trump Targets Women of Color

347: Truth & Reconciliation

Barb McQuade and Joyce Vance answer listener questions on everything from AI-related harms to the death penalty, and more. They explain existing product liability and…

Trump DOJ Haunted by Failed Lie Detector

Did the DOJ, which is notorious for using false evidence, testimony, and affidavits to obtain indictments and search warrants, including ones that are supported by…

Trump’s Late-Night Posts Draw Scrutiny as Global Crises Escalate

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s bizarre late-night posts on his return from Alaska, including a video depicting himself with a lion and…

How to Transform Your Dining Room on a Budget: A Complete Guide

Your dining room sees more life than almost any other space in your home. Family dinners, holiday gatherings, homework sessions, and late night conversations all…

INEC gives Pantami, Adebutu, parties October 24 deadline to challenge omissions

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given political parties until October 24, 2026, to notify it of alleged errors involving candidates omitted from its…

She’s SO Getting Fired for This..!