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Boulder City rejects controversial data center proposal after planning commission vote

Boulder City’s planning commission has blocked a proposed AI-focused data center after weeks of public opposition, leaving a high-profile land use fight far from over. The vote reflects growing tension between economic development ambitions and local fears over power demand, heat, and the city’s long-term identity.

More Americans are delaying home upgrades because of rising costs

A growing number of Americans are delaying renovations and large home projects as labor, materials, borrowing, and insurance costs climb. The result is a market increasingly focused on essential repairs and maintenance over dream remodels.

Why some homeowners are keeping blinds shut all day this summer

Closed blinds are becoming a practical summer strategy for homeowners trying to keep rooms cooler, cut air-conditioning costs, and protect interiors from intense sun. What looks like a simple habit is often part of a broader response to hotter days, stronger glare, and rising energy bills.

Americans across the South are changing daily routines because of extreme heat

From dawn work shifts to canceled afternoon practices, extreme heat is reshaping how people across the South live, work, travel, and protect their health. What once felt like a seasonal inconvenience is increasingly dictating the rhythm of everyday life.

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Experts Warn Budget Cuts Could Hurt US Weather Forecast Accuracy

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More Americans are delaying home upgrades because of rising costs

A growing number of Americans are delaying renovations and large home projects as labor, materials, borrowing, and insurance costs climb. The result is a market increasingly focused on essential repairs and maintenance over dream remodels.

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Closed blinds are becoming a practical summer strategy for homeowners trying to keep rooms cooler, cut air-conditioning costs, and protect interiors from intense sun. What looks like a simple habit is often part of a broader response to hotter days, stronger glare, and rising energy bills.

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More Americans are delaying home upgrades because of rising costs

A growing number of Americans are delaying renovations and large home projects as labor, materials, borrowing, and insurance costs climb. The result is a market increasingly focused on essential repairs and maintenance over dream remodels.

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Closed blinds are becoming a practical summer strategy for homeowners trying to keep rooms cooler, cut air-conditioning costs, and protect interiors from intense sun. What looks like a simple habit is often part of a broader response to hotter days, stronger glare, and rising energy bills.