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Ohio data center tax break cost $1.4 billion more than expected in 2025
Meta (Facebook), Alphabet (Google) and Amazon have recently built or are building arena-sized data center warehouses in the state.
Air France flight to US diverted to Montreal due to Ebola travel restrictions
Air France said the Congolese passenger was denied entry into the U.S. due to new regulations that travelers from certain countries.
The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraud
The new initiative will use AI to analyze audits from HHS-funded programs, including state Medicaid programs and federal grantees.
Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new law targeting ‘deepfakes’
Federal prosecutors charged two men with using AI to generate nude deepfake videos and photos of female celebrities.
Mexico will discuss drug trafficking and migrant deaths during visit by US security official Mullin
US Homeland Security Secretary visits Mexico to strengthen security cooperation on drug and arms trafficking, and migrant smuggling.
Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings
US authorities charge former Cuban President Raúl Castro, five pilots in 1996 civilian plane downing.
Santa Ana’s Cesar Chavez High to be renamed in honor of Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta, a renowned Chicana labor leader and civil rights activist, reflects what district officials called a “commitment to equity, perseverance, and service.”
From ribs to brisket and beyond, American barbecue is a delicious part of US tradition
Warning: Reading this could make you hungry. That's because we're talking about barbecue — the “low and slow” cooking method that's a hallmark of American culture.
LeBron James reveals timeline on decision to retire or continue NBA career
The 23-year-veteran shares on his 'Mind the Game' podcast, which he co-hosts with Hall of Famer Steve Nash, that a decision could come as late as August.
What’s coming to Southern California theme parks this summer
Here's what to expect from Memorial Day to Labor Day at Disneyland, Universal, Knott’s, Magic Mountain, SeaWorld and Legoland.