Data center backlash in midterm elections and Iran launches attacks on U.S. targets

Opposition to new AI data centres is becoming a significant issue in US midterm election campaigns. Polling shows public opposition to local data centres, with bipartisan political concerns emerging around environmental impact and rising electricity costs for voters.

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