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Trump's AI plan calls for massive data centers. Here's how it may affect energy in the US

President Donald Trump’s plan to boost artificial intelligence and build data centers across the U.S. could speed up a building boom that was already expected to strain the nation’s ability to power it .

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Cyprus gets help from other countries to battle huge wildfire that has killed 2

SOUNI, Cyprus (AP) — Aircraft from Jordan, Israel, Lebanon and Spain were on their way Thursday to help battle a huge wildfire in Cyprus that has claimed the lives of two people.

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A quick history of B.C.'s Red Chris mine where three workers are trapped underground

The eyes of many are on a northern British Columbia gold and copper mine as rescue efforts are underway to free three contractors trapped underground. This is not the first time the Red Chris mine has been in the spotlight.

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Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt insists science and immersive media can inspire action for the planet

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology drove the personal wealth behind many philanthropists atop the list of last year's biggest American donors .

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Hacker disrupts New Jersey elections meeting with racist and pornographic outburst

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For hope on climate change, follow the money, UN chief tells AP

NEW YORK (AP) — For nearly a decade, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been using science to warn about ever more dangerous climate change in increasingly urgent tones.

Jul 23, 2025 6:51 PM Read more >

These tips from experts can help your teenager navigate AI companions

As artificial intelligence technology becomes part of daily life, adolescents are turning to chatbots for advice, guidance and conversation. The appeal is clear: Chatbots are patient, never judgmental, supportive and always available.

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Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship

No question is too small when Kayla Chege, a high school student in Kansas, is using artificial intelligence .

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From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping new plan for America’s “global dominance” in artificial intelligence, proposing to cut back environmental regulations to speed up the construction of AI supercomputers while pr

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Thrill of the carnival ride comes down to physics: Calgary professor

EDMONTON — Gregg Korek knows a thing or two about roller-coasters.

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