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Voters in key midterm races push back on data centers, and the U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers: Weekend Rundown
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Republican county supervisor Dawn Vogel in Iowa supports a moratorium on new data centers in her county, reflecting widespread local opposition to their rapid expansion, with 69% of Americans opposing AI data centers near them according to an NBC News poll.
- The U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation after Iran launched ballistic missiles at U.S. Navy ships, permanently disabling the vessels and escalating tensions between the two countries.
- In political news, Sen. John Kennedy criticized Republican leadership and the Trump administration’s approach to Russia, while Rep. Jamie Raskin emphasized impeachment as a tool against Trump if Democrats regain the House.
- Rescuers in Nepal saved two people alive ten days after devastating floods, as search efforts continue for thousands still missing amid ongoing recovery operations.
- A Boeing 767 Amazon-branded cargo plane crashed after overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport, resulting in five deaths and multiple injuries, with several victims in critical condition.
