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Tech companies ‘be on alert,’ NAACP says with new guiding principles for data centers

theverge.com Justine Calma 2025-10-13 19:00:00

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home , a podcast from Vox Media and Audible Originals. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. One of the top civil rights organizations in the US is putting the tech industry “on alert,” issuing a call to action for communities to demand more accountability from companies building

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'70 MPH e-bikes' prompt one US state to change its laws

news.ycombinator.com Micah Toll 2025-12-19 00:47:12

Electric bikes are booming in popularity in just about every demographic in the US. From teens riding to school all the way to elderly folks getting back on a bicycle for the first time in years, electric bikes are becoming ubiquitous. But as speeds and power levels have increased, Connecticut is responding with new laws. Westport Police Lt. Serenity Dobson recently spoke to CTInsider about the phenomenon of more teens riding their e-bikes to school instead of being driven by their parents. “Th

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9 Best Electric Scooters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-01-21 18:01:00

Other Scooters to Consider I've tested many scooters. Not all deserve a spot above, but some are still worth considering. Niu KQi 100P Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Niu KQi 100P for $350: The KQi 100P is slightly lighter, cheaper, and faster than the Segway E2 Pro, my top budget recommendation, but I eked out slightly less range (under 5 miles). Granted, most people will be able to go a little further since you're probably not 6'4" and 250 pounds, but the Niu just has a smaller battery than th

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Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI

wired.com Molly Taft 2026-02-10 00:41:33

A local health department in Memphis has granted Elon Musk’s xAI data center an air permit to continue operating the gas turbines that power the company’s Grok chatbot. The permit comes amid widespread community opposition and a looming lawsuit alleging the company violated the Clean Air Act. The Shelby County Health Department released its air permit for the xAI project Wednesday, after receiving hundreds of public comments. The news was first reported by the Daily Memphian. In June, the Memp

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Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2026-02-23 12:00:00

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in an all-equity Series B round led by General Catalyst, as the startup aims to boost its R&D and local production capabilities amid growing demand for drones in battlefields and for border surveillance. Drones are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in global military operations. In recent and ongoing conflicts, countries have turned to drones for rapid infiltration and high-impact strikes. The recent India-Pakistan war is a prime example,

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Air quality tests around xAI’s Memphis data center raise questions

techcrunch.com Tim De Chant 2026-02-24 15:42:42

Elon Musk’s xAI is the subject of scrutiny in Memphis, where natural gas turbines powering its Colossus data center have raised alarm among residents concerned about air pollution. On Tuesday, the City of Memphis released the results of initial air quality testing performed by a third party, saying that levels of the 10 pollutants tested were not dangerous. But the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), which is threatening to sue xAI on behalf of the NAACP, said that the tests omitted a key

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xAI faces legal threat over alleged Colossus data center pollution in Memphis

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-09 21:40:14

After thermal imaging appeared to show that xAI lied about suspected pollution at its Colossus supercomputer data center located near predominantly Black communities in Memphis, Tennessee, the NAACP has threatened a lawsuit accusing xAI of violating the Clean Air Act. In a letter sent to xAI on Tuesday, lawyers from the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) notified xAI of the NAACP's intent to sue in 60 days if xAI refuses to meet to discuss the groups' concerns that xAI is not using the re

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The first Corvette hypercar? Chevrolet’s 1,250 hp ZR1X hybrid breaks cover.

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-12 13:17:04

Chevrolet provided flights from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas, and accommodation so Ars could be briefed on the new ZR1X and drive the ZR1. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. At the recent media launch of the ZR1, the most powerful Corvette ever, Chevrolet also teased an even more potent variant set to debut later this year. Dubbed the ZR1X, the latest model arrives after serious anticipation that began swirling when the eighth-gen ‘Vette switched to a mid-engine layout—and especially a

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Tech companies ‘be on alert,’ NAACP says with new guiding principles for data centers

'70 MPH e-bikes' prompt one US state to change its laws

9 Best Electric Scooters (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars

Air quality tests around xAI’s Memphis data center raise questions

xAI faces legal threat over alleged Colossus data center pollution in Memphis

The first Corvette hypercar? Chevrolet’s 1,250 hp ZR1X hybrid breaks cover.

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