Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates

● AP • 2 July 2026 • 3:15 PM

Extreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas.

Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods

● AP • 1 July 2026 • 7:51 PM

Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.

AOL’s owner, Bending Spoons, hits Wall Street with $1.7 billion IPO

● AP • 1 July 2026 • 6:15 PM

The owner of AOL and other tech businesses hit Wall Street with a $1.7 billion initial public offering Wednesday.