New York state lawmakers approved a one-year pause on building large datacenters, pending the governor’s decision to sign it into law. The moratorium aims to control the environmental impact and energy use of these facilities, which support artificial intelligence and other digital services.
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New York’s legislature passed a bill to temporarily ban large datacenters over 20 megawatts (MW) of power use.
The bill now awaits approval from Governor Kathy Hochul.
Datacenters consume large amounts of energy and water, putting strain on New York’s aging electricity grid.
The moratorium targets new projects by big tech companies but does not affect currently permitted datacenters.
The bill requires an environmental review of datacenter impacts and aims to protect energy costs for residents.
Originally, the pause was planned for three years but was shortened to one year as a compromise.
Many local communities and other states have expressed concerns about datacenter growth due to higher utility bills and environmental effects.
Industry groups warn that the moratorium could hurt the economy and discourage investment in New York.
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Canadian warehouse workers at a Walmart distribution center in Mississauga have signed the first union contract with the company, marking a significant moment for labor organizing in Canada. The agreement includes higher pay, improved working conditions, and a payment to settle claims of unfair labor practices. Meanwhile, unions are also pressing for better worker rights at other large employers like Amazon.
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Workers at a Walmart warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario, signed Canada’s first union contract with Walmart.
The deal includes wage increases, guarantees about working conditions, and a lump sum payment for unfair labor practice claims.
It took two years of negotiations for the contract to be finalized after workers voted to unionize in 2024.
This union victory focuses on supply chain and warehouse workers, not just retail employees.
Walmart raised wages for some other workers in the area but not at the unionized warehouse before signing the contract.
Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union, is also organizing workers at an Amazon facility in British Columbia.
British Columbia’s labour board found Amazon unfairly withheld pay raises from some warehouse workers and ordered back payments.
Labour laws in some provinces allow government intervention to help settle disputes and enforce contracts.
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Campaigners warn the UK government not to weaken rules that require more electric cars to be sold, because changes already made could cause extra carbon emissions by 2030. The current rules, called the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, push carmakers to increase electric car sales, but recent changes have allowed more petrol and hybrid cars, which leads to more pollution and harms the electric car charging industry’s investments.
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The UK’s ZEV mandate, started in 2023, aims for 80% of car sales to be electric by 2030.
Last year, the rules were weakened by adding “flexibilities” that let carmakers sell more petrol and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Sales of PHEVs have risen by 48% this year as a result of those changes.
Extra petrol and diesel driving caused by the rule changes could add 17 million tonnes of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere by 2030.
This extra pollution equals all Ryanair flights from Europe in one year or the emissions of a small country like Croatia.
The Department for Transport says the increase in petrol use is mostly due to the ZEV mandate changes.
The charging industry is worried that fewer electric cars mean less money to build and maintain charging stations.
Carmakers want the government to weaken the rules again, saying current targets are too hard to meet.
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A recent report shows that 75% of people are not saving enough money for a comfortable retirement. The program discusses how to plan pension savings, get the best value from holiday budgets, and how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing online shopping.
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Three out of four people are under-saving for retirement.
The program offers advice on how much to save in pensions.
It explains ways to plan holiday spending to make money go further.
AI is changing the way people shop online.
Listeners can share their own experiences by emailing the show.
The episode is broadcast on Radio Ulster and lasts about 56 minutes.
The content is available for 28 days after the broadcast.
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A second case of New World screwworm, a dangerous parasitic fly, was found in a calf in Texas. In response, Canada temporarily banned importing livestock from Texas to stop the parasite from spreading.
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The New World screwworm is a fly whose larvae eat living flesh of animals, causing serious wounds.
Texas has confirmed two cases of screwworm in calves, near the U.S.-Mexico border.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture created a quarantine zone to control the spread.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster to use all state resources to fight the outbreak.
Officials are releasing sterile flies to stop the screwworm from reproducing.
Canada’s Food Inspection Agency banned animals from Texas that were in the state within 21 days before arriving at the border.
Screwworm larvae mainly harm livestock but can also affect pets, wildlife, and rarely humans.
The parasite spreads mainly through moving infected animals, including trade and migration.
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Aviation leaders are meeting in Rio de Janeiro for the annual Iata airline summit amid high jet fuel prices and uncertain demand. Airlines continue to operate despite challenges from global conflicts affecting fuel supply and potential takeovers in the industry.
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The Iata AGM, a global airline industry meeting, is being held in Rio de Janeiro after being online during the Covid years.
Jet fuel prices have risen from about $80 a barrel at the last summit to over $140 a barrel now.
Jet fuel costs make up about 25% of global airline expenses, with each $1 increase adding nearly $3 billion annually.
Airlines removed about 6% of scheduled seats worldwide recently due to fuel costs and uncertain demand.
European airlines mostly continue full schedules, finding new fuel sources in the US and West Africa.
The EU says there is no current jet fuel shortage in Europe and none expected soon.
EasyJet suspended fuel price hedging due to volatility and is now a takeover target by a US private equity firm.
Airlines from the Middle East are affected by the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with some operations grounded and leaders absent from the summit.
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Citizens Advice Guernsey has reported an increase in people seeking help, mostly due to housing shortages and rising living costs. In 2025, they helped more clients and spent more time on each case, showing that problems are becoming more complicated.
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Citizens Advice Guernsey helped 3,043 clients in 2025, up from 2,991 in 2024.
The service dealt with nearly 5,700 issues, more than before.
Average time with each client increased from 51 to 54 minutes, adding about 150 extra adviser hours.
Housing problems caused over 1,000 cases and affected 474 clients, making it the top issue.
Rental housing and shortage of social housing were especially challenging.
Employment issues were the second most common concern, followed by legal and family matters.
Financial stress and relationship problems often connected to housing difficulties.
The charity warned that ongoing cost-of-living pressures will likely lead to even more demand.
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Real Madrid plans to make a €150 million offer to buy Michael Olise, a winger at Bayern Munich. This move will happen if Florentino Perez wins the election to become Real Madrid’s club president again.
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Real Madrid wants to sign Michael Olise from Bayern Munich.
The offer will be for €150 million.
Michael Olise plays as a winger, a position on the side of the soccer field.
The transfer depends on Florentino Perez winning Real Madrid’s presidential election.
Florentino Perez is a candidate to lead Real Madrid once more.
This news is part of ongoing transfer talks in soccer.
Bayern Munich currently holds Michael Olise’s contract.
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Starbucks Korea launched a marketing campaign called “Tank Day” which upset many people because it coincided with the anniversary of a 1980 massacre in Gwangju, South Korea. The company quickly canceled the promotion, fired its CEO, and the parent company’s chairman apologized publicly, but many customers still boycotted Starbucks and destroyed its products.
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Starbucks Korea launched a promotion on May 18 called “Tank Day” for a new coffee tumbler named “Tank.”
May 18 is the anniversary of a 1980 massacre where government forces killed pro-democracy protesters in Gwangju.
The campaign’s slogan “thwack on the desk” reminded people of a police excuse during a 1987 torture death, causing further anger.
The campaign was canceled and the Starbucks Korea CEO was fired the same day the promotion started.
The billionaire chairman of Starbucks Korea’s parent company apologized publicly and promised better historical awareness training.
Despite the apology, many customers boycotted Starbucks by smashing mugs, deleting apps, and cashing out prepaid cards worth around $260 million.
Starbucks card payments in South Korea dropped 26% within a week of the controversy.
Some public figures, like actor Jung Min-chan, also faced backlash for being associated with Starbucks during the boycott.
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Target is recalling certain Up & Up brand baby wipes because some samples tested positive for bacteria that can cause infections. The recalled products were sold in stores and online, and customers are advised to stop using the wipes and return them for a refund.
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The recall includes Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes in multiple pack sizes.
Target received complaints about the wipes changing color and causing irritation.
Tests found bacteria called Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in some wipes.
These bacteria can cause infections, especially dangerous for newborns, infants, and people with weak immune systems.
Target and the wipes manufacturer have reported cases of skin and eye irritation and infections potentially linked to the wipes.
Customers can return the wipes to any Target store for a full refund.
Target has a customer service number for questions: 1-800-440-0680.
Detailed product information and codes are available in the FDA announcement.
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At a recent cancer care conference, new treatments showed promise in helping patients live longer, especially for pancreatic cancer. Health leaders also talked about ways to support patients after treatment and improve long-term care.
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A new targeted drug doubled survival time for pancreatic cancer patients compared to chemotherapy.
Pancreatic cancer is expected to be the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. by 2030.
The new drug is undergoing FDA approval but is already available in an expanded access program.
Studies suggest that GLP-1 agonists might lower the risk of obesity-related cancers and reduce cancer coming back.
It's still unclear if the benefits of GLP-1 drugs are due to weight loss or other biological effects.
City of Hope introduced a new plan to help cancer patients after their active treatment ends, focusing on quality of life.
The cancer care community is shifting focus from only extending life to helping patients live well after cancer.
Health systems are encouraged to assist patients with the ongoing physical, emotional, and financial challenges post-cancer.
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Healthcare finance leaders are focusing on digital transformation and cost management to modernize health systems amid complex financial challenges. Many are turning to mergers and acquisitions to gain the scale needed to afford new technology and improve efficiency.
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CFOs in healthcare are taking on strategic roles, including advising on AI and forecasting financial impacts.
Digital transformation is ranked as the second-highest priority by healthcare finance leaders, with 38% naming it a top focus.
Measuring the return on investment (ROI) for AI is difficult; only 42% of tracked AI projects show positive returns.
About 64% of healthcare finance leaders plan to make acquisitions in the next year, more than any other industry.
Many healthcare organizations are also looking to buy smaller companies (bolt-on acquisitions) or sell parts of their business (divestitures).
The cost of new technology is high, making larger scale important to manage expenses.
Mergers and acquisitions in health systems have increased significantly over the past two years.
Despite challenges, over 60% of healthcare finance leaders have a positive economic outlook for the next three years.
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US stock markets fell sharply after a strong jobs report for April raised concerns that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high to fight inflation. The tech-heavy Nasdaq dropped over 4%, while other major indexes also fell, and investors moved money into safer sectors like healthcare and utilities.
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The Nasdaq index fell more than 4%, marking its biggest drop since April 2025.
The S&P 500 closed 2.6% lower, and the Dow Jones dropped 1.35%.
A strong US jobs report fueled worries that the Federal Reserve will maintain high interest rates.
High interest rates make borrowing more expensive, which can slow economic growth.
Investors sold risky assets like tech stocks and Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency.
Money flowed into safer sectors such as healthcare, utilities, and consumer staples.
President Donald Trump criticized the market’s negative reaction to the good jobs data.
President Trump plans to meet AI company leaders to discuss a proposal for the government to hold stakes in their firms.
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A bus company involved in a deadly crash in Virginia is linked to a network of travel firms, some with a history of safety violations. Federal investigators are examining these connections and the company's past safety issues.
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Five people died and dozens were injured in a bus crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia on May 29, 2026.
The bus was operated by E&P Travel Inc., a company tied to other bus firms, including one shut down for speeding violations.
Investigators suspect these companies may be "chameleon carriers" that change names but keep the same people and buses to avoid safety rules.
E&P Travel has been cited multiple times for speeding and driver qualification problems in the past two years.
The driver in the crash, Jing S. Dong, faces five felony involuntary manslaughter charges.
Despite violations, E&P Travel had a “satisfactory” safety rating from federal regulators in April 2026.
The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are investigating E&P Travel and related companies.
Company records show overlap in leadership and staff among related bus firms, but some individuals declined to comment on these links.
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The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, which is fewer than in some months but still more than experts expected. This shows that the job market is growing steadily, even if it is not expanding very quickly.
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The U.S. created 172,000 new jobs in May.
This number is below some past months but above what experts predicted.
Job growth is steady and continuing.
The report helps show the current state of the U.S. economy.
Employment data is used to gauge economic health.
A correspondent from CBS News discussed these findings.
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Several U.S. states have offered large tax breaks and subsidies to attract companies building data centers. Washington and Texas lead in the number of incentives given, while Indiana has provided the biggest single subsidy package. These tax breaks help encourage growth in data center construction to support rising demand for computing power.
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Washington state has given over 120 tax incentives to data center projects from 2020 to 2026.
Texas follows with about 86 tax credits and subsidies for data centers.
Indiana provided the largest known subsidy, about $8.2 billion, mainly for Amazon Data Services.
Oregon gave $1 billion in 2023 to Amazon for data center investment.
North Carolina offered nearly $891 million to Apple for data centers in 2021.
Meta received two large subsidies: approximately $687.6 million in Texas and $355 million in Georgia.
Key states for data centers include Virginia, Texas, California, Ohio, Arizona, Georgia, and Utah, each chosen for reasons like infrastructure, energy costs, or land availability.
Data centers in California are expected to use about 9% of the state’s peak electricity demand by 2040.
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Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies dropped more than 15 percent in early June, wiping out earlier gains and returning to prices seen before President Donald Trump’s 2024 election. The decline affects younger investors and businesses holding crypto, while most Americans will not feel a direct financial impact unless the downturn continues.
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Bitcoin’s value fell to about $62,300, a 40% drop from a year ago and down from its all-time high of $126,198 in October 2025.
Ethereum and XRP, two other major cryptocurrencies, lost similar value with double-digit weekly declines.
The 2024 election initially boosted crypto prices due to hopes for friendlier government policies under President Trump.
Only about 22% of Americans own or hold cryptocurrency, mostly younger men.
Nearly 60% of Americans who don’t own crypto say they don’t understand how it works.
Most crypto holders plan to buy more despite falling prices.
The average American’s finances are mostly protected from crypto market ups and downs.
Companies and local governments that own bitcoin may see their financial value fall if prices keep dropping.
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Subaru is recalling about 70,000 SUVs because the glass on their moonroofs might come off while driving. The company reported this problem to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Subaru issued a recall for nearly 70,000 SUVs.
The recall is due to a potential defect with the moonroof glass.
The moonroof glass could detach while the vehicle is in motion.
The issue was reported through a filing with the NHTSA.
The NHTSA is a U.S. government agency that oversees vehicle safety.
The recall affects a popular model of Subaru SUVs.
Subaru is taking action to fix the safety problem caused by the moonroof.
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Andy Burnham, Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield byelection, said that nationalising Thames Water, England’s largest water company, is a possible option under his leadership. Thames Water has large debts and pollution issues, and Burnham wants more public control to stop high bills and excessive profits.
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Thames Water is England’s largest water company, serving about one-quarter of the population.
The company has about £20 billion in debt and is close to collapse after years of private ownership.
Thames Water has been fined for polluting rivers and the environment.
The government is deciding whether to temporarily nationalise the company or accept a deal involving debt write-offs.
Andy Burnham supports nationalising Thames Water to put it under public ownership.
Burnham also wants to ban water companies from raising bills while paying dividends to shareholders.
The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, promised to reform water companies but has not moved to nationalise them.
Current laws have loopholes allowing water company executives to earn large bonuses despite poor environmental records.
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The S&P Dow Jones Indices decided not to change its rules to allow SpaceX quick entry into the S&P 500 index because SpaceX is unprofitable and only selling a small share of its stock publicly. This decision also affects AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, which were hoping for faster access to the index after their stock market debuts. The rules help protect investors from risks tied to companies not yet showing consistent profits.
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SpaceX asked to join the S&P 500 index faster than usual during its stock market debut.
The S&P 500 includes mostly large, profitable U.S. companies and has strict entry rules.
S&P Dow Jones decided not to lower requirements for profitability, share availability, or waiting time for new companies like SpaceX.
SpaceX only plans to offer about 3% of its shares publicly and has $29 billion in debt from investing in AI and other projects.
Other AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic were also aiming for quicker S&P 500 inclusion.
Quick entry could have led to billions of dollars in automatic purchases by passive investment funds that follow the S&P 500.
The Nasdaq exchange allows SpaceX to join a different index, Nasdaq-100, more quickly than S&P 500 rules would.
S&P Dow Jones made a smaller rule change for other market indexes that might help some new companies join faster, but not the S&P 500.
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