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Congressman Kildee says he’d try to change federal laws to forgive Flint’s water debts

The EPA says it cannot forgive loans the city of Flint took out 15 years ago to improve its water system. The federal agency responded this week in a…

Data centers have become integral to a global economy that's powered by digital information. However, many of the facilities depend on water to keep from overheating. That is further straining water resources in places like California, where Lake Oroville is almost dry due to severe drought that's being fueled by climate change.

Data centers, backbone of the digital economy, face water scarcity and climate risk

About 20% of data centers in the United States already rely on watersheds that are under moderate to high stress from drought and other factors. However, few companies are talking about the issue.

The legal fight over Flint's water moves into a new phase Monday

A judge will consider granting class action status on Monday to a lawsuit against the city of Flint in the continuing legal fight over that city’s water…

Crews replace a lead water service line in Flint.

Happy anniversary! Flint couple celebrates 25 years with new copper water pipe

Today marks one year since health officials in Genesee County warned people living in Flint to stop drinking their tap water.The water is improving, but…

Flint-based Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. acquired by a Minnesota company

A major Flint-based company has been bought by a Minnesota company.UnitedHealth Group's OptumRx pharmacy care services unit announced Monday that it is…

Vash Lavash in the western part of Ukraine reopened its doors and is employing people displaced by the war.

How a bakery in Ukraine is offering hope and employment in a time of crisis

In the western Ukraine city of Ivano-Frankivsk, a bakery that closed for two weeks during Russia's invasion has resumed business, feeding the masses and providing refuge in wartime.

Detroit police adding more crisis trained officers to respond to mental health calls

Eighteen officers will be part of a centralized team that will respond to mental health crises across the city. The team will include nine behavioral specialists from Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, who have backgrounds in social work, psychology, counseling and nursing.

Authors Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson say it's important to be honest with children about the history of race and slavery in America.

'Born on the Water' gives Black children in America their origin story

Authors Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson discuss the importance of teaching young people about the history of slavery and racism in America with honesty and respect.

Pastors accuse county officials of trying to 'bully' Flint over handling of elections

A letter is fueling a dispute over how the city of Flint handles elections.After the August primary, Genesee County Election Supervisor Doreen Fulcher…

Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Sylvester Stallone, Dwayne Wade, and Kevin Hart

Kim Kardashian, Kevin Hart and Sylvester Stallone are accused of massive water waste

To paraphrase Kim Kardashian, it seems like nobody wants to conserve water these days. The celebrities are on a long list of rich and famous LA residents who received notices for excessive water use.

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