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Meta Secures Nuclear Power for AI Expansion Through Long-Term Deal with Constellation Energy
Meta has entered a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy to source nuclear power for its data centers, including those supporting artificial intelligence systems. The deal will expand output at the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois by 30 megawatts once it takes effect in June 2027, coinciding with the expiration of state subsidies. This move will preserve 1,100 jobs and generate $13.5 million in tax revenue. It highlights the growing trend of tech companies—like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft—partnering with nuclear energy providers to meet soaring power demands while reducing carbon emissions. Read More (Associated Press Rating)
Trump Orders Halt to CPB Funding, Targeting PBS and NPR Over Alleged Bias
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 2 to stop federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, citing bias in PBS and NPR reporting and asserting the entities violate their mandate of neutrality. The order, heavily criticized by media advocates and legal experts, claims political neutrality while condemning public media as “radical, woke propaganda.” However, academic research published in the Journal of Communication finds PBS to be highly trusted across the political spectrum, with strong bipartisan support due to its public funding model, educational content, and reputation for unbiased reporting. Critics argue the executive order threatens a rare source of public trust and democratic dialogue. Read More (Nieman Lab Rating)
Kari Lake Moves to Dismantle U.S. Global Media, Sparking International Outcry
A letter from Kari Lake outlines a drastic reduction in staff at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), slashing the workforce by over 92% and effectively crippling international outlets like Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. This move follows a March executive order from President Trump and faces ongoing legal battles. The cutbacks have raised alarm among press freedom advocates, including Reporters Without Borders, which warned the measure aids authoritarian regimes by silencing trusted American journalism abroad. Over 500 employees received termination notices in May, with many facing deportation. Read More (Reporters Without Borders Rating)
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