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Last update: 4 hours agoAI Arms Race & Utah Data Centers: Scientists are warning Kevin O’Leary’s proposed Stratos hyperscale data center in Box Elder County could push local conditions toward a “Sahara-like” climate shift, citing massive power needs, extreme heat dumping, and knock-on risks to the Great Salt Lake ecosystem—after county approval moved forward with little public input. Energy & Cost of Living: President Trump says he’ll seek to suspend the federal gas tax to blunt pump-price pain tied to the Iran conflict, though Congress would have to sign off and savings may be limited. Federal Land Policy: The Interior Department rescinded a 2024 rule that treated conservation as a “use” on public lands, clearing the way for more development-focused leasing. Utah Tech & Security: Canvas’s parent company says it’s still dealing with fallout from the ShinyHunters hack, as class-action pressure grows. Public Safety: Salt Lake City closed the Cottonwood Park pedestrian bridge after residents flagged safety concerns.
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