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"We pissed off a lot of people": Giant data center plan cut 50% amid protests

One of the world's biggest data center projects was designed to be nearly three times the size of Manhattan, stretching across multiple Utah sites. But intense local backlash in Box Elder County has now pushed the developer to cut the project plans in half before construction starts. Residents' top concern was the Stratos data center project draining local waters, and they were willing to pay to protect them, most especially the vulnerable Great Salt Lake.

Ars Technica 5d ago

Kevin O’Leary’s gargantuan data center cut down by half after battle with Utah lawmakers

Kevin O’Leary’s gargantuan data center cut down by half after battle with Utah lawmakers The data center’s campus was originally going to be twice the size of Manhattan. Now it will only be slightly larger than the island - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Shark Tank celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary has decided to join the data center gold rush, but Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams is mucking up his claim. O'Leary's proposed data center — to be built in Box Elder County, Utah — is...

The Independent World 6d ago

New method turns ocean water into drinking water, without waste

The energy-efficient desalination system produces fresh water without chemical additives and transforms leftover salts into useful materials. Big takeaways A new desalination method produces drinking water from seawater without chemical additives. The solar-powered system uses specially engineered black metal to absorb sunlight.

Hacker News 5d ago

New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine

New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine This sunlight-powered desalination breakthrough turns seawater into fresh water while harvesting valuable minerals. - Date: - May 31, 2026 - Source: - University of Rochester - Summary: - Scientists have developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into drinking water without creating environmentally damaging brine. Special laser-textured metal panels use sunlight to evaporate water while automatically...

Hacker News 9d ago

New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine

New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine This sunlight-powered desalination breakthrough turns seawater into fresh water while harvesting valuable minerals. - Date: - May 31, 2026 - Source: - University of Rochester - Summary: - Scientists have developed a solar desalination system that turns seawater into drinking water without creating environmentally damaging brine. Special laser-textured metal panels use sunlight to evaporate water while automatically...

Science Daily 10d ago

Utah residents sue officials over Kevin O’Leary data center plan

A progressive nonprofit and five Utah residents have filed a lawsuit against government officials and a special entity overseeing Kevin O’Leary’s planned Stratos Project data center, alleging that Box Elder County residents’ rights were violated. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday in Utah’s Third District Court by the nonprofit Alliance for a Better Utah and the group of anonymous residents. The plaintiffs hope to challenge the constitutionality of the Military Installation Development...

NBC News 4d ago

Trio of drastically different US lakes straddles the border between states — Earth from space

Trio of drastically different US lakes straddles the border between states — Earth from space A 2020 astronaut photo shows three uniquely colored lakes — Tahoe, Walker and Mono — straddling contrasting biomes on either side of the California-Nevada border. QUICK FACTS Where is it? Along the California-Nevada border

Live Science 1d ago

Sacramento makes its case as MLB's next expansion city, calling itself a market too big to ignore

The city of Sacramento has officially begun its quest to have a Major League Baseball team. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has insisted on adding two expansion teams before he retires from his post in January 2029, and Sacramento, the largest market in the United States without an MLB team, has thrown its hat in the ring. The hometown of MLB legends Dusty Baker and Derrek Lee raised $1.8 billion in just four months for a potential stadium, while its local teams like the NBA’s Kings, USL’s...

Fox News 6d ago

Everything you need to know ahead of second AUSL s...

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League begins its second season with high hopes as it rides the wave of record Women's College World Series viewership. Game 2 of the championship series drew 2.5 million viewers on ESPN with a peak of 3 million, making it the most watched softball game ever. The first 14 World Series games included five of the top seven most watched non-finals games ever.

ESPN 1d ago

Rivian R2 2026: Specs, Price, Availability

For years, Rivian made one argument: Serious all-electric adventure vehicles had to cost serious money. The R1S, still one of the more capable off-roaders on any surface, starts at $75,900. The Tri Max configuration tips well past $105,000.

Wired 1d ago