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Top Democrat says findings show public ‘way ahead of the politicians’ as Trump dismisses global heating as ‘hoax’Amid a summer of dangerous heat, drought and floods, a majority of Americans are connecting increasingly severe weather to the climate crisis, new polling shows, despite efforts by Donald Trump to dismiss global heating as a “con job” and a “hoax”.It’s a sign that attempts to suppress polarize climate concerns may not be seeing full success, said Grace Adcox, senior climate strategist at Data for Progress. Continue reading...

• European lawmakers are moving forward with the "Chat Control" bill, which allows Big Tech companies to scan personal texts, emails, and social media messages. • The measure aims to identify and combat the spread of child abuse material online, despite a majority of lawmakers previously voting against the proposal. • This development is significant as it bypasses legislative opposition and raises critical concerns regarding the privacy and encryption of citizens' personal communications.

• The Supreme Court's conservative supermajority is significantly reshaping the scope of executive power, limiting the judiciary's role as a check on presidential authority. • Recent rulings have disappointed those who expected the court to act as a counterweight to President Trump's actions during his term. • This shift matters as it alters the legal balance of power between the three branches of government, potentially granting the presidency broader immunity or discretion.

• The Supreme Court's conservative majority issued a ruling allowing presidents to fire leaders of independent government regulators for any reason or no reason. • This decision overturns a 91-year-old legal precedent designed to protect agency heads from political pressure and interference. • Critics argue the ruling prioritizes ideology over impartiality, potentially enabling future presidents to abuse executive power.

• A new poll reveals that a majority of Americans now disapprove of the U.S. Supreme Court following the conclusion of its latest judicial term. • The data shows a stark ideological divide, with every liberal justice maintaining a positive favorability rating while every conservative justice holds a net negative rating. • This decline in public trust follows a series of controversial rulings that critics argue have eroded civil rights and expanded the presidential powers of Donald Trump.

Study warns AI datacenters are vulnerable to the climate hazards that their global greenhouse gas emissions bolsterAmid rising concern that the artificial intelligence boom is fueling the climate crisis, a new report has found that nearly 80% of datacenters are also exposed to extreme climate hazards, including flooding, extreme winds and wildfires.Those impacts are leaving the infrastructure vulnerable to disrupted operations, increased time offline and inflated insurance and repair costs, the research from climate risk analytics firm First Street shows. Continue reading...

• Sen. Brian Schatz, positioned to become the second-highest ranking Democrat in the Senate, warned President Donald Trump that a Democratic majority this fall would lead to a significant ideological fight. • Schatz attributed current political shifts to voter frustration over the high cost of living and the age of the presidency, emphasizing the need to regain trust among working-class voters. • He argued that sweeping election-year agendas are often overrated, suggesting the party should instead focus on disciplined messaging regarding healthcare and cost reductions.