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- 1Meta Data Center Workers Turn to Workforce HousingโPhotos: Workforce Housing Attracting Meta's Data Center Workers
Meta's data center construction projects are drawing large numbers of workers to communities near its facilities, straining local housing supply. New reporting features photos of workforce housing developments built or expanded to accommodate the influx of construction and operations staff, highlighting how big tech infrastructure investment is reshaping small-town housing markets across the United States.
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A new bipedal delivery robot has been unveiled in Tech Town, marking a step beyond the wheeled robots commonly used for last-mile deliveries. By walking on two legs, the machine could handle stairs, curbs and uneven pavements that block current models. Details on its maker, capabilities and rollout plans have not yet been announced.
- 3Amazon to spend $1 billion on data center communitiesโAmazon is investing $1 billion over the next five years into communities where it operates data centers as it reacts to
Amazon will invest $1 billion over the next five years in communities where it operates data centers. The company says the move responds to a growing backlash against the tech industry's rapid buildout of massive data centers, which residents have criticized for straining power grids, water supplies, and local infrastructure. The fund aims to ease tensions with host towns as the company expands its cloud and AI infrastructure.
- 4Small Maine towns consider temporary bans on data centersโEven small # Maine towns are weighing # DataCenterBans by Daniel O'Connor August 17, 2026 "Several small towns across Ma
Several small towns across Maine are weighing temporary bans on data center development, part of a wider backlash in the United States against artificial intelligence and big tech companies. The moves reflect local concern over the land, power and water demands that large data facilities bring, even to rural communities far from major tech hubs.
- 5Texas Tech cross country heads to Indiana for Nike XC Town TwilightโTech heads to Indiana for the Nike XC Town Twilight - Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech's cross country program travels to Indiana to compete at the Nike XC Town Twilight meet. The event is part of the Red Raiders' fall schedule as the team builds toward the postseason. The school's athletics department announced the trip, giving fans a look at the squad's lineup and goals for the meet.