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Here’s what’s making headlines today: New York becomes the first state to pause new data center construction, Taco Bell tied to explosive parasite outbreak, and more.
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Nostalgia Nerd
On this day in 1870, which former Confederate state became the last to be readmitted to the Union after the Civil War? (answer revealed below!)
(hint: peachy keen)
Before We Dip In (TL;DR)
In today’s issue:
NY hits pause on AI data center boom. 🌍
Feds investigate Taco Bell in parasite outbreak. 🏥
Clavicular claims Netanyahu wants a gym stream. 🤯
Plus, take today’s poll and check out the Nostalgia Nerd quiz answer down below!
TECHNOLOGY
🤖New York Becomes First State to Pause Data Center Construction
New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered a moratorium on new data center construction, making New York the first state to formally pause the AI-driven building boom, for up to a year.
Data centers have sparked bipartisan backlash nationwide over surging energy and water demand, with both Republicans and Democrats worried about rising utility costs and environmental strain in their own backyards.
The plan: While the moratorium holds, the state will draft a Generic Environmental Impact Statement setting consistent standards for new projects. Facilities that already have permits are unaffected, but any project needing more than 50 megawatts is on hold. Lawmakers separately passed a bill requiring high-power projects to run on nearly all renewable energy by 2050.
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HEALTH
🏥Supply Chain Under Scrutiny as Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits Taco Bell
Federal health officials are reportedly investigating Taco Bell in connection with the multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
Unlike typical food poisoning, cyclosporiasis can cause diarrhea for weeks, risking severe dehydration and, in rare cases, death. Investigators suspect the contamination started further up the supply chain, possibly at a regional supplier or farm level.
The response: The parasite spreads through water contaminated with human feces, and normal washing won’t kill it, only heat will. Michigan and Texas are warning against all produce, and San Diego is urging residents to avoid fresh produce for a week while the FDA weighs a recall.
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Investigators still don’t know exactly where the cyclosporiasis outbreak started, and while Taco Bell is the public face of it right now, officials suspect the real source may be further up the chain, at a regional produce supplier or even the farm level.
Who’s most responsible for making sure produce like this doesn’t reach diners?
CRAZY SH*T
🤯 Clavicular Claims Netanyahu’s Team Pitched Him a Gym Stream
Internet personality Clavicular claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s advisors asked him to do a joint gym stream to help humanize Netanyahu to younger audiences, after the two sides met over dinner in Israel.
The claim landed awkwardly given Clavicular’s history of antisemitism accusations, including past appearances with Nick Fuentes and backlash after a Miami club played “Heil Hitler” with him singing along; critics questioned why he was let into Israel at all.
The fallout: Clavicular walked out of an interview after refusing to address the “Heil Hitler” incident, and an IDF soldier who appeared on his streams is reportedly facing discipline. He insists the trip wasn’t political. He plans to visit Russia next.
Fun Facts
🧩 Games: The Rubik’s Cube has over 43 quintillion possible configurations. Fortunately, only one of them lets you stop pretending you know what you’re doing.
☄️ Astronomy: Every atom of gold on Earth was created during ancient collisions between neutron stars. Your jewelry was forged in one of the most violent events in the universe.
🦜 Animals: Crows have been observed sliding down snowy rooftops just for fun, repeatedly climbing back up to do it again. Apparently “wheee!” is a universal language.
🤯 WTF: Some fungi smell exactly like rotting meat to attract flies, which unknowingly spread their spores.
TODAY’S QUIZ ANSWER:
Georgia
On July 15, 1870, Georgia became the final former Confederate state to be readmitted to the Union during Reconstruction. The state was required to meet federal conditions, including recognizing the rights of Black lawmakers to serve in the state legislature. Georgia had previously been readmitted in 1868, but Congress reversed that decision after lawmakers expelled Black legislators from office.
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