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Trump administration says 15 agencies will get $5bn in ‘AI for science’ effort
The Trump administration has unveiled a $5bn “AI for science” initiative involving 15 federal agencies, aiming to use artificial intelligence to tackle long-standing scientific challenges such as identifying the root causes of chronic diseases, speeding up drug discovery and developing more durable building materials. The scheme, announced on Wednesday, matters because it signals a significant…
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Britain does not have enough water for more data centres: Industry says Labour’s AI growth plans do not ‘make a single mention’ of water and are ‘fatally flawed’
The UK’s water industry has warned that Britain lacks sufficient water supplies to support the government’s planned expansion of data centres, arguing that Labour’s AI growth strategy is “fatally flawed” because it fails to account for water usage. Industry figures say the policy does not “make a single mention” of water, despite data centres requiring…
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DAVID MARCUS: In booming Detroit, voters skeptical of socialism snake oil
An opinion piece for Fox News argues that Detroit’s ongoing economic revival is undermining support for Abdul El-Sayed, a far-left candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for a US Senate seat in Michigan. Author David Marcus draws on conversations with Detroit residents to suggest that the city’s visible recovery is making El-Sayed’s socialist-inflected platform a harder…
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Trump to attend dignified transfer of fallen soldiers. And, Hegseth testifies on Iran
US President Donald Trump is due to attend a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for three American service members killed in Iranian strikes, as the death toll from the conflict with Iran reaches 18. The visit comes amid growing public unease about the war’s justification and aims, with the return of flag-draped…
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Her son was killed by ICE at a traffic stop. She says she’s still waiting for justice
Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old US citizen, was shot dead by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent during a traffic stop in South Padre Island, Texas, in the early hours of 15 March 2025. More than a year on, his mother, Rachel Reyes, says she is still fighting for accountability, after a Texas grand jury…
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All the policy pledges Andy Burnham has made since becoming prime minister
The Independent has compiled the policy pledges made by Andy Burnham in his first days as prime minister, most aimed at cutting the cost of living, alongside plans that remain unconfirmed as he sets out his approach to government. – Cut VAT on household electricity bills from October, saving around £45 per average household, funded…
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Utility companies are promising to spare us from AI’s energy bill
Nearly 200 US utility companies and data centre developers have signed President Donald Trump’s “rate payer protection pledge”, a voluntary commitment aimed at preventing consumers from bearing the cost of AI’s soaring electricity demand. The move follows growing public and bipartisan backlash over fears that the AI boom will drive up household energy bills, with…
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GOP gov claims swing-state opponent’s agenda carries $18B price tag in explosive report as key midterm nears
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo’s re-election campaign has released a report claiming that the policy agenda of his Democratic rival, Attorney General Aaron Ford, would cost $18.1 billion over four years if implemented. The claim, shared exclusively with Fox News, comes as campaigning intensifies ahead of a closely watched midterm election in the swing state, with…
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Cyclospora outbreak: Is it still safe to eat at restaurants? Here’s what to know
A food safety expert has said it remains safe to eat at restaurants despite an ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the United States, as federal investigators continue searching for the parasite’s source. The reassurance comes as the outbreak has spread across dozens of states, prompting concern among diners about what is safe to order, particularly where…
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Republicans balk at cost-raising potential of new tariffs on Canada
Republican senators are voicing concern about President Trump’s proposed new tariffs on Canadian imports, warning that they could raise prices for US consumers and businesses. The unease matters politically because the measures would add to cost-of-living pressures ahead of the midterm elections, even as many Republicans remain reluctant to openly challenge the president. Trump announced…