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States are rolling out red carpets for data centers, but some lawmakers are pushing back

by The Associated Press
By MARC LEVY Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America's fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing platforms has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an economic bonanza, but it's also eliciting pushback from lawmakers and communities. Activity in state legislatures —... Read More.

FEMA disaster relief approved for 8 states

by The Associated Press
By SOPHIE BATES Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The President green-lit disaster relief for eight states on Friday, assistance that some of the communities rocked by natural disasters have been waiting on for months. The major disaster declaration approvals allow Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas access to financial support through the... Read More.
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Kansas Gov. wants board to reconsider parole granted to Tulsa man convicted of killing state trooper

by The Associated Press
By JOHN HANNA Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Tulsa man convicted of killing a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper in 1978 has been granted parole after having past requests rejected, inspiring criticism and prompting the Governor on Friday to call for reconsidering the decision. Jimmie K. Nelms and another man, both from Tulsa, Oklahoma, were... Read More.

The US has over 900 measles cases & 10 states have outbreaks. Here’s what to know:

by The Associated Press
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer (AP) — One-fifth of states have active measles outbreaks as confirmed cases nationwide keep ticking up, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC's confirmed measles case count is 935, more than triple the amount seen in all of 2024. The three-month outbreak in Texas accounts... Read More.

AmeriCorps service program that touches every state gets targeted by Elon Musk’s DOGE

by The Associated Press
(AP) — A community service program that sends young adults across the U.S. to respond to natural disasters and help with community projects was the latest target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash government spending. AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps informed volunteers on Tuesday that they would exit the program early “due to programmatic... Read More.
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US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know:

by The Associated Press
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer (AP) — U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases, and a third measles-related death was made public. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed in a televised Cabinet meeting on... Read More.

Texas reaches 400 measles cases as US deals with outbreaks in 5 states

by The Associated Press
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer AP — At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, and Texas' is the largest with 400 cases. Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. Other states with outbreaks —... Read More.
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Foods You Can Carry Through TSA Airport Checkpoints

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Here’s a quick guide to Thanksgiving foods that you can bring on a plane in your carry-on luggage, and those that you should put in your checked bags. Foods that can be carried through a TSA checkpoint Baked goods, including cakes, cookies, brownies Homemade or store-bought pies Meats, frozen, cooked or uncooked Stuffing, cooked, uncooked,... Read More.

Looks Like a Record Weekend for Holiday Travelers

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Despite inflation and previous holiday travel challenges, a record number of people are expected to travel during Thanksgiving. The peak travel days by air are Tuesday, Wednesday, and the Sunday after Thanksgiving, with the Transportation Security Administration set to screen 2.6 million passengers on Tuesday, 2.7 million on Wednesday, and an estimated 2.9 million... Read More.
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