OpenAI has reaffirmed its promise to pay the full cost of electricity used by its data centres. The company announced a fresh set of commitments on Thursday, November 5, following growing public opposition to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the US. OpenAI pledges to pay data centre power costs amid growing … Read more
In Democrats’ quest to restrain Donald Trump over the past two years, no tool was more frequently deployed than the sternly worded letter. Democrats sent these missives regularly; the president and his associates ignored most of them. Such is the plight of the minority party in Congress, which lacks power to call hearings or issue … Read more
President Donald Trump said he would continue advancing his agenda even if Democrats win control of one or both chambers of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. He said that his veto power and a recent Supreme Court ruling have strengthened the presidency. Donald Trump said he would rely on his veto power and expanded … Read more
HARRISBURG, Pa: Votes were being counted in high-profile contests for governor in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with Democrats hoping to take over a majority of executive office suites for the first time in two decades as they ride a wave of voter discontent over the economy, inflation, healthcare and the future of democracy. Democratic governors who … Read more
More than 1,100 customers in Washington DC’s Foggy Bottom neighbourhood were left without electricity on Monday after a substation failure triggered a power outage near George Washington University. Pepco said a substation failure caused a Monday outage affecting approximately 1,176 customers near 23rd and I streets NW. (Unsplash) Utility provider Pepco confirmed that repair crews … Read more
Some old structures just refuse to go away. One stood in a river in Colebrook, New Hampshire, for 95 years. According to a January 2025 story from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the complete removal of the Washburn Mill Dam in October 2024 has restored access to nearly 40 miles of excellent brook trout … Read more
SpaceX reported strong third-quarter results on October 20, with its artificial intelligence (AI) business showing major growth. The company’s AI segment, called Super Intelligence (SI), was a key highlight of its latest results. SpaceX’s AI growth highlights opportunities for Nvidia and CoreWeave stocks. (AP Photo) SpaceX’s total revenue jumped 161% year over year to $14.6 … Read more
Pat Proctor has been representing Kansas District 41. Now, the Republican is running for Secretary of State, and will face Democrat challenger Jennifer Day. Ahead of the November 3 elections, Proctor spoke exclusively to HT.com about his views on election integrity, and the many reported controversies on the lawmaker. Pat Proctor, Republican representing Kansas District … Read more
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled that certain immigrants who entered the country without lawful admission can be detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without bond hearings throughout their deportation proceedings, backing the Trump administration’s expanded detention policy in a divided decision on October 23. ICE can hold immigrants … Read more
Former US President Barack Obama has condemned the Trump administration’s investigation into Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, calling its actions an “appalling” attempt to target a political opponent and intimidate an elected official. Barack Obama condemns probe into Ilhan Omar. (AP Photo) In a statement posted on X on Sunday, Obama criticized the federal investigation into … Read more