Last Wednesday, Lux Claridge planned to speak out against a proposed 1,000 acre data center in their town of Emporia, Kansas. They left in handcuffs after a city commissioner ordered them arrested for clapping. “It was annoying,” Claridge told 404 Media. “So what happened was I clapped for the previous ...
Day: July 29, 2026
Podcast: Flock Came to My Town. Here’s What I DidPodcast: Flock Came to My Town. Here’s What I Did
We start this week with Matthew’s experience of what happened when Flock came to his small town. It’s a microcosm of what is happening all across the United States. After the break, Sam tells us about a bunch of no phone Luddite events. In the subscribers-only section, Jason explains why ...
Data Centers Are Easy to Build. Powering Them Is Complicated, Slow, and ExpensiveData Centers Are Easy to Build. Powering Them Is Complicated, Slow, and Expensive
On Wednesday the power flickered in homes from Washington DC to Chicago. The cause was a data center disconnecting from PJM — a massive power grid that connects 13 states including North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, and Michigan, a span that covers 67 million customers. The incident points to a ...
Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern EuropeTwo firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe
Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires. ...
France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flamesFrance fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
“It’s our forest,” one volunteer fighting the fire in the Gironde region told the BBC, as other locals have refused to heed evacuations. ...
Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret review – the tales of abuse are utterly disturbingJared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret review – the tales of abuse are utterly disturbing
Four women speak out about their underage experiences with the movie star and musician. Are the floodgates finally about to open? Jared Leto has long been a person with something of a reputational issue. The public-facing side of this was bad enough – while playing The Joker in 2016’s Suicide ...
Can’t hear what’s playing on TV? It’s not your ears, it’s the flat screen. These affordable soundbars can helpCan’t hear what’s playing on TV? It’s not your ears, it’s the flat screen. These affordable soundbars can help
Get rid of subtitles to hear what movies and TV shows are supposed to sound like – for as little as $130 I tested 42 pairs of wireless earbuds to find the best in the US, and I never want to listen to Fast Car again Sign up for the ...
Welcome to America, where you’re never quite sure if your senator is dead or not | Arwa MahdawiWelcome to America, where you’re never quite sure if your senator is dead or not | Arwa Mahdawi
Is it normal for a sitting senator to have to routinely submit proofs of life to a public who suspect he might be braindead? Just asking for 340 million friends Is it normal for a sitting senator to have to routinely submit proofs of life to a public who suspect ...
‘It sounds good next to almost anything’: how Choosin’ Texas became the biggest song of the year‘It sounds good next to almost anything’: how Choosin’ Texas became the biggest song of the year
Ella Langley’s country single has spent 15 weeks as US number one thanks to its retro-modern sound, a viral misheard lyric – and a boost from the Ella Fellas This week, Ella Langley beat a chart record held by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. The country singer’s Choosin’ Texas has ...
What makes the perfect news image? Ask our head of photography your questions now – liveWhat makes the perfect news image? Ask our head of photography your questions now – live
How do you choose what makes the front page? How hard is genAI making the job of the picture editor? Fiona Shields is the Guardian’s global head of photography, overseeing all the images across our websites and print publications. She’s online answering your questions now Sign in or create your ...