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Last update: 9 hours agoData Center Democracy Clash: Utah’s Box Elder County commissioners rushed through the Stratos hyperscale data center—40,000 acres approved without a public hearing or meaningful independent environmental review—while a semi-secret state authority can strip local land-use and taxing power, sparking “People over Profit” protests and raising alarms about water, emissions, and trust in government. Food & Health: A new study links five nutrients (including fiber and certain plant compounds) with lower dementia risk, while a major European heart-experts report ties ultra-processed foods to higher heart disease, stroke, and early death. STEM in the News: Smart City Networks announced internal promotions to support growing venue connectivity needs. Policy & Environment: Florida expanded recreational red snapper seasons on both coasts—39 days Atlantic and 140 days Gulf—drawing conservation pushback. Biotech Updates: Geron will present first real-world evidence for RYTELO® (imetelstat) in lower-risk MDS at EHA 2026, and Agios shared new mitapivat (sickle cell) data for EHA. Education/Controversy: SPLC’s “Learning for Justice” is again at the center of claims about classroom reach starting as early as kindergarten.
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