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Vermont Senator Proposes Data Center Construction Moratorium
A Vermont senator has co-sponsored legislation proposing a halt on new data center construction. The bill aims to address environmental and economic concerns associated with the rapid expansion of these facilities. The …
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Partial solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower to grace North American skies
Skywatchers in the U.S. and Canada can anticipate two significant celestial events within a 24-hour period in mid-August. A partial solar eclipse will be visible across North America on August 12th, with the deepest obs…
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder criticizes new owner over brand's 'soul'
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, is publicly criticizing the brand's current owner, The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which was formed from a demerger with Unilever in 2025. Cohen alleges that Magnum has undermined t…
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US to see partial solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower peak Aug 12-13
On August 12th and into the early morning of August 13th, skywatchers in the U.S. can witness a partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. While the eclipse will be less dramatic than previ…
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Northern Lights visible across northern U.S. states this weekend
Skywatchers in several northern U.S. states may have an opportunity to view the aurora borealis this weekend due to coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) …
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Vermont pharmacy chain's AI implementation causes delays, errors, and privacy issues · 2 sources tracked
A pharmacy chain in Vermont integrated AI technology to improve efficiency, but the implementation has resulted in significant issues. These problems include prescription delays, the dissemination of incorrect informati…
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Vermont Pharmacy Chain's AI Rollout Sparks Delays and Privacy Concerns · 2 sources tracked
A pharmacy chain in Vermont, Kinney Drugs, has implemented AI to improve efficiency, but the rollout has resulted in delays, incorrect information, and privacy concerns. The AI system, intended to streamline operations,…
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Vermont's economy strong but faces AI threat, economists warn · 2 sources tracked
Vermont's economy is currently performing well, according to state economists. However, they have identified the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry as a potential threat to the state's economic stability. This …
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Economists warn of AI-driven market risk as Vermont revenues hold steady
Economists are cautioning that artificial intelligence could pose a significant risk to market stability, despite current revenue trends remaining steady in Vermont. The potential impact of AI on economic landscapes is …
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Northern Lights forecast for US and Canada due to solar storms
The northern lights are expected to be visible in parts of the northern United States and Canada on Thursday night and Friday, July 23-24. This phenomenon is due to two minor coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun t…
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Vermont enacts AI mental health law, raising therapist oversight concerns
Vermont has enacted a new law concerning the use of AI in mental health services, requiring therapists to oversee AI-generated advice. A primary concern with this legislation is the potential for therapists to become co…
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Northern Lights to grace skies across northern U.S. states July 21-22
The northern lights are expected to be visible in several northern U.S. states, including Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Maine, on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 21-22. This phenomenon is driven by a fast-moving stream of…
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New York halts new data center permits over 50 MW amid AI boom
New York has implemented a temporary moratorium on permits for new data centers exceeding 50 MW, as the state develops a framework for grid impact, water usage, and community benefits. Governor Kathy Hochul's executive …
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Content creator sues Vermont AG over AI video probe
Content creator Hank Poitras, known online as 'Planet Hank,' has filed a lawsuit against the Vermont attorney general's office. Poitras alleges that a recently enacted law is unconstitutional. The lawsuit stems from an …
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Bernie Sanders pushes for AI regulation and citizen payments
Senator Bernie Sanders is advocating for significant regulation of the AI industry, proposing legislation to halt data center construction until safeguards are in place. He also introduced the American AI Sovereign Weal…
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Royalton leaders discuss AI data center perspectives
Leaders from Royalton, Vermont, convened to discuss perspectives on AI data centers. The meeting focused on the implications and viewpoints surrounding the development and presence of these facilities within the region.
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Bernie Sanders proposes 50% US AI ownership; Trump backs stake in firms
Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation, the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, proposing that the U.S. government acquire a 50% stake in American AI companies. This fund, estimated to be worth $7 trillion…
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Climate Change Drives More Human-Bear Encounters
Climate change is altering the timing of human and bear activity, leading to increased encounters. Warmer springs cause bears to emerge from hibernation earlier, extending their active season into periods when humans ar…
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Supreme Court allows Meta lawsuit over teen harm to proceed
The Supreme Court has allowed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms to proceed in Vermont, rejecting the company's appeal. This decision could pave the way for similar lawsuits from other states, as Meta faces accusations of…
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Supreme Court rejects Meta appeal in Vermont Instagram addiction case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Meta Platforms' appeal in a case brought by Vermont. The lawsuit accuses Meta of designing Instagram to be addictive for teenagers. Meta had sought to dismiss the suit after a…