New York halts data center construction amid AI concerns, while SpaceX prepares Starship's 13th test flight and health agencies investigate foodborne illness outbreaks.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order implementing a one-year moratorium on data center construction, citing the need to address challenges from massive facilities that consume significant power resources amid growing AI infrastructure demands.

SpaceX is preparing for Starship's 13th test flight later this week, continuing the rapid iteration schedule for the fully reusable super heavy-lift vehicle designed for lunar and Mars missions.

Federal health authorities are investigating explosive diarrheal illness cases linked to Taco Bell, with contaminated lettuce identified as a potential source of the foodborne pathogen outbreak.

The U.S. government issued a warning that Russian state-sponsored hackers are targeting American routers and network infrastructure, urging residents to update firmware and change default credentials.

A second American Ebola-infected citizen was sent to Germany for treatment as the U.S. continues to turn away infected citizens, raising questions about domestic medical capacity and protocols.

California announced a $3,500 rebate program for new electric vehicle buyers, aiming to boost EV adoption and reduce transportation emissions in the state.

A new study reveals that YouTube and X are inadvertently directing users to deepfake pornography sites where nonconsensual sexually explicit images can be created for as little as $1, highlighting social media's role in distributing such technology.

Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to halt shipping operations in a vital sea corridor, demonstrating the impact of unmanned warfare on military logistics and supply chains.

Baby boomers are cutting back on alcohol consumption more significantly than Gen Z, contradicting common stereotypes about generational drinking habits based on recent consumption data.