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President Trump urges technology companies to share data center profits with local residents as concerns grow over electricity bills, water use and environmental impacts.
President Donald Trump has urged technology companies building large artificial intelligence data centers across the United States to share some of their financial benefits with the communities that host them. His proposal comes as opposition to these facilities grows among residents concerned about electricity prices, water consumption, environmental effects and the pressure placed on local infrastructure. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Wednesday, October 21, Trump argued that companies could make unpopular data center projects more acceptable by offering financial payments, or dividends, to local communities and individual residents. “If companies want to make their data centers popular, pay the community, and/or individuals within the community, a ‘dividend,’” Trump said in his post, according to reporting by Reuters. He added that he had seen situations in which a facility initially faced strong local opposition but became popular after a financial agreement was reached. He urged developers to negotiate with communities and move forward with construction. The comments reflect a growing challenge for the technology industry…
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Health
Trump Launches New Initiative to Advance Women’s Health Research in the United States
President Donald Trump has announced a new initiative to strengthen women’s healthcare and expand medical research in the United States. On October 19, Trump signed an executive order directing the establishment of a new division within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) focused on women’s…
Politics
US Limits Embassy Evacuation to Saudi Arabia as Gulf Security Fears Rise
The United States has ordered non-emergency diplomatic personnel and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia as concerns grow over renewed attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement, raising fresh questions about security across the Middle East. The move comes amid reports of attacks on civilian…
Bangladesh
I-Global Services Signs MoU with Sri Lanka’s IIT to Expand Global Education Opportunities
I-Global Services has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka’s Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), marking a new step toward expanding international higher education opportunities for Bangladeshi students. The agreement aims to strengthen educational cooperation and improve students’…
US
Iran War and Rising Prices Take Center Stage in Key Alaska Senate Debate
The race for Alaska’s U.S. Senate seat has focused on issues affecting household budgets, including energy prices, inflation and the economic consequences of the war involving Iran. Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola debated these issues during a televised event in Anchorage on October 15, according to The Associated Press. Their exchange highlighted differences over how the…
US
Three Bangladeshi-Origin Candidates Running in Elections Across Three U.S. Cities
Three candidates are seeking to increase representation in local American politics by running for city council seats in three California cities. Sajia Haque, Mohammad Rahman, and M. S. Alam are campaigning to win seats in their respective cities in the upcoming elections. Reports by Prothom Alo and Bangla Bulletin have identified them as Bangladeshi Americans. Their candidacies are also reflected…
Bangladesh
Who Controls Bangladesh’s Oscar Committee? Questions Raised Over Film Selection and Funding
Questions over transparency, alleged irregularities and financial accountability have emerged surrounding the committee responsible for selecting Bangladesh’s official film submission to the 99th Academy Awards, following complaints reportedly raised by members of the country’s film society movement. Representatives associated with…
US
November Elections Could Reshape Political Power Across 15 State Legislatures
As the United States prepares for the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, attention is turning not only to Congress but also to state legislatures across the country. A report published by Stateline on October 16 said control of 15 state legislative chambers could change hands. These contests matter because state lawmakers help shape policies that directly affect residents, including school…
US
Hakeem Jeffries Says Democrats Are Closing In on Winning Back the US House
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats are close to regaining control of the US House of Representatives as campaigning intensifies ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. According to a report published by The Associated Press on October 22, Jeffries has been campaigning across the country, promoting an agenda focused on reducing living costs and holding President…