Apple News Today The hidden culprit behind your rising electricity bills
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Aug 6, 2025 Rising electricity bills are hitting households hard, and a significant part of the blame goes to the booming AI industry's data centers. These tech giants are demanding more power, straining utility capacities across states. Meanwhile, California journalists have uncovered a massive database revealing police misconduct, aiming for greater transparency and accountability. The show also touches on Rwanda's deal with the U.S. for migrant processing and an innovative method farmers are using to keep predators at bay.
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AI Drives Electricity Price Hikes
- The AI data center boom is significantly driving up electricity demand and prices in many states.
- This increase affects all electricity consumers, not just the data centers themselves.
New Police Misconduct Database
- California's new police misconduct database reveals thousands of cases dating back decades.
- It offers transparency and tools for accountability previously impossible due to secrecy laws.
Prison Abuse Hidden from Cameras
- A California prison showed a pattern of abuse with officers using force out of surveillance view.
- This abuse resulted in severe injuries and one death without adequate investigation.