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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amid rising electric bills, states are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers.It’s not clear that any state has a solution and the actual effect of data centers on electricity bills is difficult to pin down. Some critics question whether states have the spine to take a hard line against tech behemoths like Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta.But more than a dozen states have begun taking steps as data centers drive a rapid build-out of power plants and transmission lines.That has meant pressuring the…

BELEM, Brazil (AP) — When U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 50% on Brazilian exports in July, acai producer Ailson Ferreira Moreira felt immediately concerned.After all, who was going to eat all of that Amazon berry, globally famous as a delicious, refreshing and nutritious superfood, if American consumers suddenly could no longer afford it?As the main importer of the Brazilian berry, prices of acai smoothies and bowls look certain to go up in the United States.“The acai that’s all produced here … If only people here eat it, it’s going to be a lot of acai, right?” Moreira told…

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted want-away striker Alexander Isak is unlikely to feature in the opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa.The 25-year-old Sweden international was not involved in Friday night’s 2-2 Sela Cup draw with Espanyol at St James’ Park, and he will not figure when Howe sends out his side against Atlético Madrid on Saturday.Howe revealed that talks with Isak, the subject of a rejected £110 million bid from Liverpool, are ongoing, but he does not expect any resolution before the season’s opener.- Slot: Liverpool still active in transfer market amid Isak talk-…

An unhappy gut can significantly impact both your mental and emotional health, experts say, affecting your mood and overall well-being.When your gut is in poor health, you may experience bloating, gas, constipation, abdominal discomfort, mood swings and even acne.On a recent episode of the 10% Happier podcast, host Dan Harris discussed the connection between gut health and mental health with gastroenterologist and author Dr. Robynne Chutkan.Harris opened the episode with a brief explanation of the gut-brain axis, which simply put, is a “two-way communication system involving nerves, hormones and immune signals,” he says.The gut-brain axis links your central nervous system…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers…MIRROR Manchester United are set to give fans their first glimpse of Benjamin Sesko ahead of their friendly clash with Fiorentina at Old Trafford on Saturday.Arsenal have been left with a decision to make as they mull over moves for both Rodrygo and Eberechi Eze.TIMES Newcastle United are set to offer an improved bid worth £30m for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Dharmesh Sheth and Michael Bridge discuss Yoane Wissa’s chances of moving from Brentford to Newcastle Tottenham have set their eyes on…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…DAILY TELEGRAPH Alexander Isak has been told by the Newcastle United board he is not for sale this summer and will not be allowed to join Liverpool, in a show of defiance from the club’s Saudi owners.Nicolas Jackson favours a move to Newcastle United should he leave Chelsea during this transfer window.THE GUARDIAN Chelsea are in talks with RB Leipzig over a potential swap deal for Xavi Simons that could lead to Christopher Nkunku returning to the German club. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Best of…

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says it is clear Alexander Isak cannot currently be involved with his squad after holding discussions with the striker, but insists he still has a future at the club.Isak was back at Newcastle’s facility on Monday morning having missed their pre-season tour and trained away from the rest of the squad, as instructed by Howe. The Magpies rejected an opening offer of £110m plus add-ons from Liverpool on August 1, after Isak told the club he wanted to explore his options in the transfer window.Isak was not involved in Newcastle’s penultimate friendly of the summer against…

Chelsea secured a 2-0 win against Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen in their first pre-season friendly. Here, we examine some of the big talking points from their performance…Joao Pedro wins first round in striker fight with DelapLiam Delap’s bid to become Chelsea’s first-choice striker had started well before their friendly against Bayer Leverkusen had even begun, but it ended with him on the back foot. Sky Sports News reported ahead of kick-off that Nicolas Jackson’s absence from the matchday squad was due to the striker telling the club he wanted to explore his transfer options this summer. Image: Chelsea striker…

Chelsea secured a 2-0 win against Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen in their first pre-season friendly. Here, we examine some of the big talking points from their performance…Joao Pedro wins first round in striker fight with DelapLiam Delap’s bid to become Chelsea’s first-choice striker had started well before their friendly against Bayer Leverkusen had even begun, but it ended with him on the back foot. Sky Sports News reported ahead of kick-off that Nicolas Jackson’s absence from the matchday squad was due to the striker telling the club he wanted to explore his transfer options this summer. Image: Chelsea striker…

LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris said it’s “amazing” to be reunited with Son Heung-Min after his former long-time Tottenham Hotspur teammate joined him in signing for the MLS club this week.The two previously spent nine years together at the Premier League club before Lloris left to join LAFC ahead of the 2024 season. South Korea star Son now joins him in Los Angeles after completing an MLS-record transfer that sources told ESPN is worth around $26 million.”It’s amazing to be together again,” said Lloris at a news conference Friday. “It’s a new chapter with a different jersey, but with the same…