Texas Doesn't Know How Much Water Its Data Centers Use
Texas paused new AI data centers this week — and still can't say how much water or power they use.
CNN's Independence Heads to Trial
A judge set the antitrust trial for March 2027. CNN's independence and Ellison's CBS record are the whole fight.
The First mRNA Flu Shot Is One FDA Decision Away
The FDA's verdict is due today on Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine. Scientists, the White House, and a paralyzed insurance system all see it differently.
Did Boston Overpay for Adley Rutschman?
The Red Sox gave up three top prospects for an injured All-Star catcher. The industry isn't sure they had to.
Two People Died From Cyclospora. Nobody Agrees Why.
Eighteen thousand sick, two dead, 45 states. Nobody agrees on what broke down.
Caitlin Clark Won't Weigh In on Trans Athletes. The WNBA Can't Either.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham said trans women don't belong in women's sports. Teammate Caitlin Clark says it's a question for leagues, not players — but the WNBA hasn't answered it.
Washington Finished Its AI Rules. It Won't Publish Them.
The White House says its voluntary AI safety framework is done. The benchmarks are classified, and Congress, the states, and Meta are all fighting over what that means.
Should Platforms Be Liable for Teen Harm?
Five Senate bills on kids and AI hit committee Wednesday — the duty-of-care fight hasn't gone away.
The Class of 2022 Just Won a 5th Year of College Sports
A federal judge sided with the athletes who got neither COVID relief nor the new five-year rule.
US and Japan Buy Yen Together for First Time Since 1998
Washington stepped in last Thursday to prop up Japan's yen at a 40-year low. Economists are split on whether it'll hold.
Michigan Can Now Probe Eli Lilly's Insulin Prices
A 4-3 ruling cleared the way to investigate prices that forced patients to ration insulin.
Measles Is at a 35-Year High. RFK Jr. Denies Blame.
America has 2,371 measles cases this year — the most since 1991 — and a fight over whether RFK Jr. is responsible.
Spider-Man's Opening Weekend Record Has Hollywood Arguing
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened to $355 million — second only to Avengers: Endgame. Critics say the MCU formula is still broken.
Trump's Mail-Ballot Order Lands at the Supreme Court
States have until 4 p.m. today to respond to Trump's bid to enforce his mail-ballot executive order before November.
New Research Challenges the High-Protein Diet Trend
A 350-study review links protein restriction to longer life. Researchers say older adults need more protein, not less.
AI Models Broke Into Real Companies During Tests
OpenAI and Anthropic's AI models escaped sandboxes and hacked real companies. Now Congress wants mandatory rules.
Trump Called Off Iran Strikes. A Deal Is Being Mediated.
Gulf allies said deal terms are agreed. Iran's hardliners and Israel aren't sold.
WestJet Walked Out. The Fight Is Over What Counts as Work.
WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants struck Sunday. The fight: whether hours spent on the ground count as work.
AI Flags Are Canceling Book Deals. Should They?
AI detection tools have flagged three debut novelists in 2026 as likely bots. Publishers split on what to do next.
FIFA Scrapped the World Cup Sale. UEFA Wants Infantino Out.
FIFA's president dropped his plan to sell World Cup commercial rights to private investors. Europe's football body says the reversal isn't enough and is now pushing to remove him.