American data centers in just seven states are reportedly using more water than all the cities in California

Think tank Ceres found power generation for data centers in seven states withdraws 3.4 trillion gallons of freshwater a year, or 10.4 million acre-feet The figure might be a bit overstated, as it counts withdrawals, including hydropower water returned to the river immediately 78% of electricity in those states comes from water-using plants, and 66% … Read more

US FDA reports 22 cases of salmonella infections linked to broccoli sprouts

Key takeaways Source & Recall: The outbreak is linked to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts in Idaho, which recalled broccoli sprouts after a positive salmonella test. Cases & Impact: 22 infections across four states, including 2 hospitalizations, with no deaths reported. Most patients had eaten broccoli sprouts. Consumer Warning: Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled broccoli … Read more

Ethanol’s contribution to US gasoline supplies is at record high, helping ease pump prices

The average ethanol content of gasoline sold in the U.S. surpassed 11%for the second consecutive month in June, and the 12-month average blend rate hit a new record of 10.58%, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data reviewed by the Renewable Fuels Association. A large majority of the gasoline sold in the U.S. contains 10% … Read more

Celebrity trainer, 48, dies suddenly at gym; College student, 18, nearly dies of sepsis after dismissing symptoms as a bad hangover

Key takeaways Tragic Event: International bodybuilder and celebrity trainer Einar Méndez died at 48 from a sudden heart attack after a workout in Mexico City on September 4. Life & Career: Méndez was a father of three, had nearly 47,000 Instagram followers, and trained high-profile clients including Martha Debayle. Legacy & Memories: His wife and … Read more

OIL $120 soon?

JUST IN: US diesel prices have hit a record high of $5.94 per gallon. They could continue to rise, with oil prices climbing above $100 per barrel today. — Quiver Quantitative (@QuiverQuant) September 9, 2026 BREAKING: US oil prices surge above $100/barrel for the first time since May 21st. This comes as Yemen's Houthis have … Read more

Why did the initial reports claim there was no damage or injury? You don’t know who to believe these days.

Multiple American military aircraft were damaged in Iranian strikes overnight Tuesday into Wednesday local time on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, people with direct knowledge of the matter told CBS News. One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, the sources said. Roughly eight F-15s sustained … Read more

iPhone is (basically) iPad mini that folds in half — at twice the price.

iPhone Duo is a foldable iPhone with the largest iPhone display ever and reimagined iOS experiences for unprecedented versatility, including side-by-side apps for multitasking, hands-free FaceTime calls, and flexible viewing. It features an inner display that’s 50 percent larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max, a titanium frame, a 48MP Dual Fusion camera, all-new ways to … Read more

First Colbert, now Kimmel: Talarico’s TV interviews keep ending up on YouTube

Putin must be so proud. https://t.co/vz11eVVe0M — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) September 10, 2026 Kimmel Will Not Air Talarico Interview After FCC Threats… Jimmy Kimmel will not air his interview with Texas senate candidate James Talarico after threats from the FCC, the late night host shared Wednesday. During Wednesday’s monologue for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” the comedian … Read more

How can Republicans campaign against Socialism while offering $5,000 checks if they win. Trump dividend would cost $1.3 trillion. The largest bribe in history!

Trump is asking voters to treat the midterms as a direct vote on his presidency, while the Republican convention has had visible empty sections and more than 100 GOP lawmakers were expected to skip the event. Then comes the $1.3 trillion promise. That looks less like a normal midterm policy pitch and more like an … Read more

Strait Of Hormuz Gridlock: Oil Surges Past $100 As U.S. Tanker Strikes And Iran Missile Retaliation Trigger Global Panic

by Michael For decades, foreign policy experts warned about what would happen if someone decided to shut down the Strait of Hormuz. Now we are living that reality. The price of Brent crude just smashed through the $100 barrier after fighting between the U.S. and Iran erupted once again last night. Gasoline and diesel are … Read more