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Nicole Fallert
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We take a moment to mourn the loss and remember the work of our former USA TODAY colleague David Jackson.
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start with these stories:
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Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Thursday. We start with a conversation about data centers and then have the latest on the NFL Draft kicking off tonight.
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Who pays for data centers?
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Data centers – physical sites that house the technology needed to maintain digital infrastructure, including generative AI models – have popped up all over the country. From inflating energy costs for consumers to requiring gross amounts of water for cooling, data centers can strain communities.
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Energy capacity and land availability play into how U.S. cities support AI data centers. Atlanta ranks fourth in the world in established data centers markets, behind Virginia as a whole, Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas. Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff launched an investigation this week into impacts on power bills for Georgia residents.
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Will Virginia redistricting go forward? A Virginia state judge blocked officials from certifying the approval of new congressional maps in Old Dominion, a day after voters narrowly passed them. |
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U.S. Navy chief out. President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Navy is exiting "effective immediately" as the U.S. naval blockade has become a key issue in the war and as Iran grows more aggressive on the waters, seizing two ships on Wednesday. |
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DHS is still shutdown. Money that President Trump rerouted to pay DHS employees could run out soon. Meanwhile, Congress mulls $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol. |
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'Yinz headed to 'Picks-burgh'
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People pose on April 22, 2026, at a 2026 NFL Draft activation in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Kirby Lee, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
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Tempted to take a midday nap?
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A quick sleep may say something about health. For older adults, naps may be a warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health, according to a new study. Researchers found morning naps as well as longer and more frequent naps were associated with higher all-cause mortality rates in adults with an average age of 81.
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Have feedback on the Daily Briefing? Shoot Nicole an email at NFallert@usatoday.com.
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Hate tofu? Some women think it's a sign of toxic masculinity.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are leading a crowd of six teams with 10-plus selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are the teams with the most picks.
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In an exclusive interview, Sky Roberts, brother to the late Virginia Roberts Guiffre, speaks out about King Charles' upcoming state visit
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The two were pictured by a WSJ reporter after a congressional hearing on Tuesday.
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Roughly half of young Americans said they are affected by inflation, and 45% said they are struggling to make ends meet in new Harvard Youth Poll.
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A family feared an injured mother could suffer "broken heart syndrome" if she learned about her children's deaths too soon. Here's what to know.
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Spirit Airlines is reportedly in talks with the U.S. government over a potential bailout as it struggles to exit bankruptcy.
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"Dancing with the Stars" Season 34 champion Robert Irwin will host the reality spinoff "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro," coming to ABC/Hulu.
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