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- 1New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m over unpermitted generators●New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators
New Jersey regulators have issued a record $1.1m fine against DataOne's datacenter facility in Vineland after dozens of unpermitted generators were documented there. The enforcement action followed a visual investigation by Floodlight, carried out with The Guardian, which found the backup power equipment had been installed without required permits. The case highlights growing scrutiny of datacenters' environmental impacts and their rapidly expanding energy infrastructure.
- 2Trump lashes out as his power wanes, analysts warn of danger●‘The weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets’: Trump lashes out as his power wanes
Donald Trump is lashing out as his political position weakens, The Guardian reports, with his approval ratings falling sharply and even some Republicans distancing themselves from him. At the UN, he attempted to project dominance on the world stage despite waning influence at home. Commentators warn that 'the weaker he gets, the more dangerous he gets', voicing concern over how the weakened president may respond to his declining power.
- 3Documentary follows teenager writing to jailed climate activists●Prison Letters: the teenager writing letters to jailed climate activists – documentary
A new Guardian documentary, 'Prison Letters', follows Max, a 14-year-old struggling with climate anxiety, as he writes letters to climate activists who have been imprisoned for direct action. The film traces his search for hope and his quest to understand the human stories behind protest movements and why so many climate demonstrators have served time in prison.
- 4Children facing immigration court alone spark concern●One child facing immigration court alone is too many
Advocacy coverage is highlighting the plight of migrant children who must appear in immigration court proceedings without a parent, lawyer, or guardian at their side. Commentators argue that a lone child before a judge represents a moral and legal failure, since children cannot reasonably navigate asylum and deportation hearings by themselves. The discussion forms part of ongoing debate in the United States over immigration enforcement and the treatment of unaccompanied minors.
- 5AI emerges as early fault line among 2028 Democratic hopefuls●The AI debate is already shaping the 2028 election. Here’s where Democratic hopefuls stand
The Guardian reports that artificial intelligence is already shaping the 2028 US presidential race, with likely Democratic contenders laying out diverging positions on AI regulation, jobs and safety ahead of the primary contest. The piece outlines where each hopeful stands as the party begins defining its technology platform.
- 6One Nation demands up to $630,000 from Victorian election candidates●‘Cash grab’: One Nation demands up to $630,000 from Victorian election candidates
Pauline Hanson's One Nation is requiring candidates standing in Victoria's state election to pay fees of up to $630,000, prompting criticism that the party is running a 'cash grab'. The demand, reported by The Guardian, has raised questions about how minor parties finance their campaigns and what candidates get in return for such large payments.
- 7Trump family profits as White House shields AI boom●As White House shields the AI gold rush, Trump family and other allies strike...
The Guardian reports that the Trump family and other allies are securing financial interests in artificial intelligence ventures while the White House advances policies that protect and promote the AI industry. The piece raises conflict-of-interest concerns, suggesting official AI policy may be shaped to benefit those close to the administration as the sector rapidly expands.
- 8Casino Secrets leak exposes offshore gambling firms' inner workings●Vast Casino Secrets leak exposes inner workings of offshore gambling firms
A large data leak known as Casino Secrets has revealed the inner workings of offshore gambling companies, according to The Guardian. The leak reportedly exposes how these firms operate and structure their businesses offshore. The full details of what the documents contain, who is affected, and what regulators may do in response are not yet clear from the reporting available.
- 9Schoolchildren without smartphones face higher bus fares in England●Schoolchildren without smartphones penalised with higher bus fares
Schoolchildren in England who do not own smartphones are being charged higher bus fares, according to a Guardian report, because discounted child ticket schemes rely on smartphone apps to verify age or eligibility. Families without devices, often by parental choice to limit screen time, say the system effectively punishes children for not having a phone, prompting criticism of transport operators and calls for alternative proof-of-age options.