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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President Donald Trump declines to sign bipartisan housing legislation in protest over the Senate's failure to pass the SAVE America Act voting bill, though the housing bill will become law without his signature.
Al Jazeera | Jul 10, 2026, 6:06 PM
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The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 10:34 AM
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Governor JB Pritzker signs the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, requiring major AI developers to undergo annual third-party safety audits.
The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 7:47 PM
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte aims to maintain alliance cohesion and keep Donald Trump engaged amid disputes over military commitments and the Iran conflict ahead of the Ankara summit.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 4, 2026, 4:57 PM
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The Trump administration announced it will not renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, citing trade deficits and shortcomings, signaling a shift toward uncertain renegotiations.
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The Hill | Jul 1, 2026, 11:23 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a likely massive Russian attack and emphasized the need for allied anti-missile defenses after returning from talks in the US.
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