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Connectors that Keep AI Running: Why the Year Matters More Than the Quarter

July 11, 2026

Credo Technology Group is a maker of low‑power, high‑reliability networking chips that help AI data centers move huge amounts of information. The company is pushing a new line called AECs and growing its optical product range, aiming to keep up with the exploding demand for AI workloads. After a

environment

Missoula County Stops Data Centers for a Year to Protect Health and Nature

July 11, 2026

Missoula County officials voted unanimously to pause the construction or expansion of data centers across the county for up to one year. The decision comes after concerns that these facilities could harm public health, water supplies, and local ecosystems. The temporary ban applies to all county ar

science

A Fresh Look at Tiny Life in Lakshadweep's Seagrass and Coral Beds

July 11, 2026

Scientists went to Minicoy Island, part of the Lakshadweep group, to see what tiny microbes live in two different underwater places: seagrass beds and coral reefs. They used a modern DNA tool that reads tiny segments of the 16S rRNA gene, which is common to all bacteria. The data were cleaned and gr

environment

Colombia Faces a Climate Crossroads

July 11, 2026

Colombia is about to change leaders, and with that shift comes a real chance that the country’s recent climate wins could slip away. The current environment chief, Irene Vélez Torres, says the new president might undo steps taken to protect the Amazon and curb pollution. She worries that a governmen

science

Tiny Air Bubbles Boost Soil Clean‑Up

July 11, 2026

Tiny air bubbles, called nanobubbles, are changing how we clean dirty soil. They are smaller than a micrometer and can move gases through the ground better than normal bubbles. This helps bacteria grow, makes nutrients easier for plants to use, and can even help remove salt from the soil. Scienti

health

Dopamine: Your Brain’s Hidden Battle

July 11, 2026

The brain has a special chemical called dopamine. It helps you stay focused, feel motivated, and reach goals. Today’s world is trying to steal it away. Three forces are at work. First, phones and apps give quick rewards every time you tap or swipe. Second, many foods are full of sugar and chemicals

weather

Flash Flood Alert Hits Parts of Cumberland and York

July 11, 2026

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a flash flood warning that covers Carlisle, Boiling Springs, Dillsburg and nearby areas of Cumberland and York counties. The warning remains active until 7:45 p. m. and affects roughly 120, 000 residents. A flash flood warning signals that a

weather

Fog Alert in the Midwest

July 11, 2026

A thick blanket of fog is covering parts of northwestern Iowa, northeastern Nebraska and the far southeast corner of South Dakota this morning. The cloud of mist can cut visibility down to about a half mile in some spots, making roads hard to see. Drivers should expect conditions to clear up by 9 a

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Heatwaves, Not Hype: Maine’s Climate Reality

July 11, 2026

The summer heat in Portland felt intense, even though it didn’t break any official records. Yet the climate monitor by Reuters shows that temperatures are already far above what we used to see in history. On July 5, the city’s high was 7. 2 degrees Fahrenheit higher than its usual summer peak. When

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Storm Warning: Funnel Clouds and Tiny Tornadoes Possible Tonight

July 11, 2026

The National Weather Service says that tonight’s weather could bring funnel clouds and short, weak tornadoes until 7 p. m. local time. The conditions are right for these storms to form, so people should keep a close eye on the sky. If the danger grows stronger, officials may issue a Tornado Wa