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A proposed provision in the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — which remains under consideration in the Senate — would expand defense cooperation between the United States and Israel, including joint collaboration on military technologies, missile defense, cyber capabilities, intelligence sharing, and research and development.
Benjamin Netanyahu said in a CBS News interview that he envisions taking the U.S.-Israel relationship “from aid to partnership.”
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Judge Gilbert A. Smith Jr. is retiring from the Twelfth Judicial Circuit after more than 17 years on the bench. Colleagues describe Judge Smith as a kind, even-keeled Southern gentleman and a significant asset to the judiciary.
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🚨 The D.C. Circuit has temporarily allowed the U.S. Postal Service to move forward with its proposed election-mail rule requiring states to submit voter lists and serialized ballot barcodes before USPS will mail federal ballots, staying a district judge's order.
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The U.S. Central Command said late Friday it had launched its seventh straight night of attacks aimed at degrading Iran's military. https://t.co/w60AIQWLgn
More than 50 cities across the United States will protest AI data centers on July 18.
The demonstrations are being organized by Humans First, a conservative advocacy group that says communities deserve more control over where large AI data centers are built.
The group argues that the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is driving up electricity demand, increasing water use, creating noise pollution, changing local land use, and raising concerns about public health and national security.
According to the organizers, protests are planned in more than 50 locations across states including California, Texas, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Ohio, and New Jersey.
🗺 Here's a list of the cities 🗺
Fairbanks, Alaska
Little Rock, Arkansas
Malvern, Arkansas
Berkeley, California
Fresno, California
Gilroy, California
Norco, California
San Francisco
Clearwater, Florida
Fort Meade, Florida
Lakeland, Florida
New Port Richey, Florida
Pasco County, Florida
Pinellas Park, Florida
Project Tango, Florida
Athens, Georgia
Atlanta
Rome, Georgia
Waycross, Georgia
Woodstock, Georgia
Evanston, Illinois
Rockwood, Illinois
Round Lake, Illinois
Hardinsburg, Kentucky
Jackson, Kentucky
Mount Eden, Kentucky
Owensboro, Kentucky
Prince Frederick, Maryland
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Independence, Missouri
Paris, Missouri
Saint Joseph, Missouri
Saint Peters, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Billings, Montana
Victor, Montana
Pahrump, Nevada
Yerington, Nevada
Forked River, New Jersey
Kenilworth, New Jersey
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Massena, New York
Ticonderoga, New York
Milford, Ohio
Newark, Ohio
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Quincy, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Abilene, Texas
Amarillo, Texas
Austin, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Granbury, Texas
Hill County, Texas
Hood County, Texas
Lindale, Texas
McKinney, Texas
McLennan County, Texas
San Antonio
Riverdale, Utah
Aldie, Virginia
Ashburn, Virginia
Lynchburg, Virginia
Staunton, Virginia
Madison, Wisconsin
The demonstrations come as opposition to AI data centers continues to grow nationwide.
A recent Gallup poll found that 70% of Americans oppose building AI data centers in their own communities. The most common concerns include higher utility bills, increased water consumption, environmental impacts, traffic, noise, and the effect on nearby property values.
Supporters of data centers argue they are essential to meeting the growing demand for artificial intelligence and helping the United States remain competitive in the global AI race.
The protests highlight a growing conflict between expanding AI infrastructure and the communities expected to host it.
Learn more:
"National Day of Protest Against Data Centers on July 18—Map, List of Cities." Newsweek
Florida communities are saying NO to large-scale AI data centers. 6 counties have passed bans or moratoriums, and 2 more could come in this month:
• Citrus Co. (1yr)
• Clay Co. (1yr)
• DeSoto Co. (1yr)*
• Franklin Co. (1yr)
• Hernando Co. (1yr)*
• Jackson Co. (permanent ban)
• Nassau Co. (1yr)
• Wakulla Co. (permanent ban)
*final vote in July
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