Ukraine’s Strikes on Russian Data Centers Spark Claims of Far-Right Bot Collapse. The Evidence Tells a More Complicated Story

Ukraine’s Strikes on Russian Data Centers Spark Claims of Far-Right Bot Collapse. The Evidence Tells a More Complicated Story

(Photo: Rueters) MOSCOW, Russia — October 15, 2026 — Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian technology infrastructure have disrupted major data centers operated by Yandex, one of Russia’s largest technology companies. But as reports of the damage spread online, an...
Metallica Wants to Keep Politics Out of Its Shows. That Is a Political Choice, Too.

Metallica Wants to Keep Politics Out of Its Shows. That Is a Political Choice, Too.

(Photo: Getty) LAS VEGAS, Nevada — October 12, 2026 — Metallica frontman James Hetfield has drawn criticism after telling concertgoers that the band is not there to influence them with political “bullshit,” but instead wants audiences to forget about the outside world...
Oracle’s Nuclear Power Deal Could Save Wisconsin Customers $300 Million as Data Center Demand Grows

Oracle’s Nuclear Power Deal Could Save Wisconsin Customers $300 Million as Data Center Demand Grows

(Photo: USA TODAY) MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — October 6, 2026 — A new agreement between technology giant Oracle and Wisconsin utility We Energies could save electricity customers approximately $300 million in fuel costs, as the companies seek to redirect part of the...
$4.2 Billion Nuclear Investment Targets Ohio and Pennsylvania as Great Lakes Region Faces Rising Power Demand

$4.2 Billion Nuclear Investment Targets Ohio and Pennsylvania as Great Lakes Region Faces Rising Power Demand

(Photo: WKYC) CLEVELAND, Ohio — October 6, 2026 — A federal loan commitment worth up to $4.2 billion is putting Ohio and Pennsylvania at the center of a major nuclear-energy investment, with plans to modernize three existing power plants, increase electricity...
Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Sells Out Immediately. Fans Are Showing Up for More Than Music

Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Sells Out Immediately. Fans Are Showing Up for More Than Music

(Photo: Social Media) DUBLIN, Ireland — October 1, 2026 — Macklemore’s newly announced “Free Palestine” tour has sold out all three of its initial European dates, with tickets disappearing shortly after going on sale. The Grammy-winning rapper announced the sellouts...