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- 1AI data center boom sparks backlash across the U.S.●AI arms race triggers data center boom, sparking widespread backlash across the U.S. | 60 Minutes
A 60 Minutes report examines how the race to build artificial intelligence is driving a rapid expansion of data centers across the United States, and the growing resistance from communities where the facilities are being built. Residents have raised concerns over energy demands, water use, noise and strain on local power grids, turning data center approvals into a contested political issue in towns across the country.
- 2Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust 'stumbling blocks'●Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust ‘stumbling blocks’
A small town in eastern Germany has banned the installation of new 'stumbling blocks' — brass plaques laid in pavements to mark the last known homes or workplaces of Jews and other victims of the Nazis. The decision has drawn widespread outrage across Germany, with critics calling it a dishonour to Holocaust victims and part of a worrying trend of historical revisionism in parts of the former East Germany.
- 3Karl-Anthony Towns wants contract extension with Knicks▼Karl-Anthony Towns wants extension to stay with Knicks
Karl-Anthony Towns has said he wants a contract extension to remain with the New York Knicks, according to ESPN. The star center is signaling his commitment to the franchise as talks over a new deal come into focus. Fans and analysts are weighing what an extension would mean for the Knicks' salary cap and their championship window.
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Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and in the Dutch town of Hulst people in their thirties, fathers and teenagers are queuing to fish for that one rare card. Dutch media report that collectors describe the franchise as heritage, with a new generation of parents sharing the hobby with their children.
- 5Questions swirl at Knicks media day over Towns, Hart and Brunson▼What happened at Knicks media day? Towns, Hart’s extension questions and Brunson’s surgery
The New York Knicks opened their season at media day facing questions on three fronts. Reporters pressed on Karl-Anthony Towns' role, Josh Hart's contract extension situation, and Jalen Brunson's recovery from surgery. The club gave little clarity, leaving fans to speculate about the roster's direction heading into training camp.
- 6Jersey Shore businesses face lengthy cleanup after major flooding▼Major flooding leaves Jersey Shore businesses facing lengthy cleanup
Major flooding has hit the Jersey Shore, leaving local businesses to confront a long and costly cleanup. Shop and restaurant owners in affected coastal towns are assessing water damage as they work to reopen, with recovery expected to take considerable time.
- 7Cape Town's new international airport targets intra-Africa travel●Cape Town’s new international airport targets intra-Africa travel
Cape Town has opened a new international airport aimed at boosting travel within Africa, according to CNN. The facility is positioned to strengthen connections between South Africa and other African destinations rather than focusing primarily on long-haul intercontinental routes. Details on airlines, capacity or opening dates have not yet been widely reported.
- 8New owners take over former Town & Country Sports Complex in Wilder▼New ownership takes over former Town & Country Sports Complex in Wilder
The former Town & Country Sports Complex in Wilder, Kentucky, has been taken over by new ownership. The change in control of the long-standing recreational facility was reported by local Cincinnati-area news. Details about the new owners' plans for the site, including whether it will continue operating as a sports complex, have not yet been fully laid out publicly.
- 9Small town hailed as blueprint for climate resilience●Come hell or high water: How a small town became a blueprint for building climate resilience
A small American town is being held up as a model for how communities can prepare for climate change, with the phrase 'come hell or high water' framing its story of surviving floods and other disasters. Syndicated coverage describes how local planning and rebuilding efforts turned the town into an example others could follow.
- 10Knicks media day: Towns and Hart extension questions loom●Knicks' media day takeaways: Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart extension questions loom https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/763
The New York Knicks opened the new NBA season with their annual media day, and two contractual storylines dominated the session. Questions surrounded Karl-Anthony Towns' future and whether guard Josh Hart will receive a contract extension, with neither situation settled heading into training camp. Coverage framed both decisions as key issues for the franchise as it looks to build on recent success.