Global Authorities Restrict Data Centre Construction Amid AI Boom
Governments and cities worldwide are imposing moratoriums and bans on new data centres due to concerns over environmental and community impacts driven by AI infrastructure demands.
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Governments and cities worldwide are imposing moratoriums and bans on new data centres due to concerns over environmental and community impacts driven by AI infrastructure demands.
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The Sunshine Protection Act aims to end the biannual clock changes across the United States, while Australia maintains its current daylight saving practices.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:55 AMworld
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces plans for mandatory data centre regulations and protections for Australian creators amid AI expansion.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AMworld
The Auditor-General’s Office highlights nearly S$25 million in improperly approved HDB season parking applications and contract approval breaches in the Ministry of Health.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:40 AMworld
Following the announcement of Boag's Brewery closure, the Tasmanian government seeks to buy the historic site with support from its Japanese parent company Kirin.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 10:57 PMus
The Sunshine Protection Act, supported by both parties and former President Trump, now moves to the Senate after passing the House with a wide margin.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 10:25 PMpolitics
The House approved the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 with bipartisan support, aiming to establish daylight saving time as the permanent standard nationwide.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 9:49 PMpolitics
The House approved the bill with a 308 to 117 vote, aiming to end biannual clock changes nationwide while allowing states to opt out under certain conditions.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 9:24 PMpolitics
Senator Jim Banks proposes the Citizenship Act of 2026 to redefine birthright citizenship, targeting unauthorized entry and birth tourism.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 8:42 PMpolitics
California Governor Gavin Newsom attributed President Trump’s refusal to sign a widely supported bipartisan housing bill to its resemblance to California’s housing policies.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 7:33 PMgeneral
Bipartisan senators aim to advance a stalled bill targeting Russian oil purchasers following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.
Washington Times News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:49 AMpolitics
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, aiming to impose sanctions on Russian leaders and tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, with strong support from the White House and growing congressional backing.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:39 AM
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Senate Republicans face a complex agenda complicated by Donald Trump’s demands, Mitch McConnell’s absence, and the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham ahead of the November midterm elections.
Guardian US | Jul 13, 2026, 9:17 PM
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President Donald Trump considers adopting features of Australia’s retirement system to create portable retirement accounts, potentially the largest U.S. policy shift since Social Security.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 9:58 AM
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President Donald Trump proposes adopting features of Australia’s retirement system to create portable retirement accounts, potentially reshaping American retirement policy.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 9:47 AM
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President Donald Trump considers adopting features of Australia’s retirement system to create portable retirement accounts, potentially marking the largest change in U.S. retirement policy since 1935.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 9:36 AM
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The upcoming Israeli national election is set for October 27, the latest date allowed by law, positioning the vote as a critical referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership following the Gaza conflict.
France 24 English | Jul 13, 2026, 3:30 AM
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Senator Lindsey Graham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv and spoke about advancing sanctions on Russian oil shortly before his sudden passing at age 71.
NBC Politics | Jul 12, 2026, 10:09 PM
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A major housing bill becomes law in the United States despite lacking President Trump's formal approval.
CBS Politics | Jul 12, 2026, 11:56 AM
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The South Carolina Republican senator died suddenly at 71, prompting tributes from U.S. and world leaders.
CBS Politics | Jul 12, 2026, 11:48 AM
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The 21st Century Road to Housing Act aims to ease the housing shortage, passing Congress with veto-proof majorities before becoming law without the president's signature.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 11, 2026, 7:13 PM
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The telecommunications company will answer questions about a recent outage that blocked over 600 emergency Triple Zero calls and disrupted businesses and transport networks across Australia.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 6:36 AM
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act took effect automatically after President Trump withheld his signature in protest over Senate inaction on the SAVE America Act.
CBS Politics | Jul 11, 2026, 4:47 AM
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New rule finalized to allow development, logging, and mining in habitats of endangered species, sparking criticism from environmental advocates.
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