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Opposition to data centers is growing in many communities, but climate groups argue the movement has not yet turned into a broader reckoning over the facilities' greenhouse gas emissions. Activists are joining local anti-data-center campaigns, hoping to draw attention to the massive energy and water demands of the computing infrastructure behind AI and cloud services. The open question is whether residents angry about land, power and noise will also come to care about the impact on the atmosphere.

San Diego Padres stars Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado are chasing another postseason run as the team's next generation of young players arrives. The New York Times highlights how the veteran duo anchors a Padres squad blending established stars with emerging talent, keeping playoff hopes in San Diego at the center of attention among baseball fans.

A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces head into the WNBA playoffs once again holding the advantage, according to a New York Times/The Athletic analysis. Wilson's dominant form makes the Aces the team to beat, continuing a familiar storyline in which their championship hopes run through their superstar center.

The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes are meeting again on the ice, and fans are talking about the matchup. Both Eastern Conference rivals have built one of the NHL's more heated recent rivalries, having clashed in past playoff series. Discussion centers on predictions, key players, and what the result means for each team's postseason hopes.

Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys is drawing attention for her efforts to expand mental health resources, featured in a Spectrum News segment examining her policy priorities. The discussion centers on how she hopes to improve access to mental health care for residents, though specific proposals and funding details remain limited in available coverage.

Oregon defeated USC in a college football game, with Dylan Raiola leading the team after quarterback Dante Moore went down with an injury. The win is being framed as a statement that the Ducks can still take care of business even without their starter under center, keeping them firmly in the College Football Playoff conversation.

The Hope Center in Blue Island, Illinois, marked Hunger Action Day 2026 by highlighting its role serving a local food desert. The organization says more residents are turning to emergency food systems as need grows, and it is working to expand access to groceries and meals in an area with limited food options.