Data centers reshape towns. locals push back
In Virginia and Oregon, data centers fuel growth yet raise concerns over power and water use, air quality, and local planning. Opponents cite stressed grids and environmental impact, while officials tout tax revenue and job indirects. Industry argues benefits outweigh costs as communities weigh new projects.
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Barry Sternlicht
Fairfax County
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Tyler Ray
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Board of Supervisors
Glenn Youngkin
Google
Loudoun County
Kathy Smith
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Perdue tapped as U S ambassador to China amid calls for cooperation
Former Senator David Perdue, 74, named by President Trump as U S ambassador to China, aiming to build a productive working relationship with Beijing. The nomination, pending Senate confirmation, follows a liberal trade stance and Asia experience shaping U S policy toward China.
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Marco Rubio
House
Mike Waltz
Waltz
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Tesla Inc
U.S. Senate
Sara Lee
Russia
Taiwan
Tsai Ing-wen
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