US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials

People across the country are pushing for moratoriums, and electeds who approve projects are being punished Lenoxdatacenter.com went live in May, promoting what it called a “proposed advanced technology and data center campus” in Michigan. The site did not state who wanted to build the center. Lenox Township officials denied anyone had applied to build … Read more

Trump hijacks the US at 250 celebrations | Politics Weekly America

This weekend marks 250 years since the signing of the declaration of independence, but Donald Trump is making the celebration all about himself. As the anniversary approaches, Jonathan Freedland talks to the Atlantic’s Yoni Appelbaum about why so many Americans are feeling less patriotic these days Continue reading…

Heat Wave Forces Washington, DC to Alter July 4 Festivities

Record-breaking heat is having an impact on one of the biggest celebrations for the United States’ 250th birthday, with organizers of the Freedom 250 Salute to America are delaying the event’s start time from 1pm to 5pm because of the expect triple-digit heat in Washington. It comes as President Donald Trump prepares to visit Mount … Read more

Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden says America’s 250th proves hard work still pays, warns of ‘victimhood’ culture

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill, who is credited with killing Usama bin Laden, reflected on America’s 250th anniversary, praising opportunities for those willing to work hard while urging Americans to preserve the nation’s values amid what he described as a growing hatred of its history. “As we come up on our 250th anniversary of … Read more

Socialist Surge: Far-left Democrats test national playbook after blue-city primary shocks

The far left is taking its political playbook nationwide, moving from high-profile primary wins in New York City and Colorado to a string of upcoming Democratic contests in Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin and Florida. After far-left and socialist-aligned candidates scored ballot-box victories over establishment-backed contenders in congressional primaries in New York City and Colorado the past … Read more

Louisiana attorney general accused of threatening local officials in criminal indictment

A New Orleans grand jury on Thursday indicted Republican Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on charges including intimidation and malfeasance, accusing the state’s top law enforcement officer of threatening local officials during a high-profile political dispute over the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk’s office. The 16-count indictment accuses Louisiana’s first female attorney general of threatening … Read more

US heatwave threatens 250th anniversary events and World Cup

Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers say The scorching heat blanketing much of the US this week would have been “virtually impossible” if not for the climate crisis, researchers have found, warning that the high temperatures could threaten Independence Day celebrations and World Cup matches this weekend. “The climate the … Read more