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EPA exempts data center power plants from pollution limits seeking to prevent acid rain
The article’s full text was unavailable, so its specific claims could not be verified. Based on the headline, the Environmental Protection Agency has exempted power plants serving data centres from pollution limits intended to reduce acid rain, a move likely to raise environmental and regulatory concerns. The exemption appears to relate to emissions controls on…
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Obama to headline redistricting fundraiser
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10 games where every level is a masterpiece
Polygon has published a feature naming ten video games it considers exceptional for having no weak levels, arguing that while even great games usually have some duds, these titles maintain consistently high-quality design throughout. The piece highlights how strong level design—variety, atmosphere, pacing and player choice—can define a game’s lasting appeal more than any single…
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Nanoleaf’s colorful pegboard and shelf kit is half off
Nanoleaf is offering its Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit at half price, combining colour-changing LED panels with a low-profile shelf and pegboard for wall-mounted storage and lighting. Marketed as a back-to-school buy, the discount brings the kit down to a new record low, making it a more accessible option for anyone wanting to personalise a…
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Song Diving With Ketch Secor
American Songwriter’s “Song Diving” podcast series features a conversation with Ketch Secor, singer and songwriter for Old Crow Medicine Show, discussing the stories behind songs he has written. The episode offers listeners insight into his creative process and the influences that have shaped his approach to songwriting over the years. The conversation covers tracks including…
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Christian persecution concerns rise in Egypt as State Department presses religious freedom
The US State Department has called on Egypt to uphold religious freedom after a series of violent incidents targeting Egyptian Christians, including the imprisonment of a man who had converted from Islam to Christianity. Coptic Christians, who make up Egypt’s largest religious minority, have long reported discrimination and sporadic violence, and the intervention highlights ongoing…
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TOM KEIFER: Writing Songs ‘Always Starts With A Lyric For Me’
CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer has discussed his songwriting process in a new interview with Jacky BamBam on Philadelphia’s 93.3 WMMR radio station, explaining that lyrics always come first for him, regardless of a song’s genre or intensity. He said the lyric acts as a “screenplay” that determines the song’s musical treatment, whether it becomes a…
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Massive Tribeca Fest Data Leak Exposes Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and More Celebs’ Contact Info; Meet the Man Who Discovered the Files
The Tribeca Festival suffered a data leak exposing hundreds of thousands of records, including contact details for numerous celebrities such as Robert De Niro, Jennifer Lawrence, Martin Scorsese and Angelina Jolie. The breach was uncovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who found the exposed database using an IoT search engine and published his findings in…
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The 10 State Property Songs LeBron James Needs to Memorize Before the NBA Season Starts
Billboard has published a list of ten State Property tracks it says LeBron James should familiarise himself with following his move to the Philadelphia 76ers. The piece is a light-hearted, fan-culture feature tying James’s new city to State Property, the Philadelphia hip-hop collective signed to Roc-A-Fella Records in the 2000s, prompted by social media jokes…