A multibillion-dollar data center sparks water worries in New Mexico, San Francisco’s battle over a car-free highway continues, and more.
- Ace Hardware has carved out a niche in the home improvement space by curating custom, local offerings that include surfboards in SoCal and shrimp cleaning tools in coastal North Carolina. Now the hardware store is the first U.S. co-op retailer to partner with DoorDash, stiffening the competition for the likes of Home Depot and Lowe’s. (The Street)
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A $165 billion data complex planned for rural New Mexico promises jobs but is stirring fears over scarce water in a region still reeling from decades of utility mismanagement. Here’s why Sunland Park is pushing back against what they believe is tech’s resource-hungry appetite. (Mother Jones)
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Hulu and Freeform just greenlit That Thrifting Show, an unscripted series where design duos will race to decorate rooms using only thrifted treasures. The show will be hosted and executive produced by Good Morning America star Lara Spencer. (Deadline)
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San Francisco’s fight over turning the Great Highway into a park has now led to a vote to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio, pitting park lovers against drivers in a battle over the future of the city’s car culture. (AP News)
A new rule has residents in Southern California weighing potential wildfire safety against keeping the greenery around their homes intact.
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California’s new “zone zero” rule is meant to protect homes by banning flammable landscaping within five feet of buildings. But critics say it might end up destroying thousands of trees while failing to mitigate wildfire damage. The proposal highlights a clash between prepping for fire safety and preserving L.A.’s urban canopy. (The Los Angeles Times)
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