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Butte County clarifies there are no plans in place for an AI data center

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Over 100 concerned Butte County residents filled the Board of Supervisors Chambers on August 5, when the Butte County Water Commission held an informational meeting to discuss what the county would do if an AI data center were proposed. The discussion of AI data centers in Butte County sparked outrage on social media days before...

Spotify Removes 500,000 Streams After Suspected Bot Activity Tied to Kalshi Betting Market

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Singer Malcolm Todd reached his first No. 1 on Spotify’s U.S. Daily Top Songs chart in late June with his 2024 song “Earrings.” Days later, however, Spotify removed more than 500,000 streams from the song after determining they were artificially generated, following concerns that the spike in streams was intended to influence betting on Kal

Can Ozark Trail Keep up With The Big Name Brands?

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Has Walmart finally found a way to keep a the big bike companies on their toes with the release of the recent Ozark Trail line of bicycles? With the introduction of their G1 gravel bike ($258), M2 ridge pro ($398) and Trail Vibe ($328) hard tail models, as well as two quality full suspension models...

Six cases to be resolved as Supreme Court term reaches end

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As the 2025-2026 United States Supreme Court term reaches a close, SCOTUS still has several cases awaiting resolution. The next hearing date is set for tomorrow, June 29, and the final cases are expected to go into early July. One of the major cases involving President Trump is Trump v. Cook. President Trump attempted to...

Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery During A Large Scale Drone Strike

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Ukraine appeared to strengthen its resolve to bring the war onto the home front of their Russian counterparts with a large scale drone attack that took place yesterday resulting in the shutdown of yet another Russian oil refinery. According to BBC some twenty one of the overall thirty eight crude oil refineries have received serious...

Working for a Corporate Company as a Broista: Dutch Bros

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Dutch Bro’s is a chain coffee company with over 1,000 locations in present time across the U.S. since their opening day in 1992. It is a very popular coffee shop that offers more than just drinks, but also an experience. From the moment you drive into the parking lot, it is rare that you see...

“I Know What You Did Last Summer”

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Almost 20 years after the original “I Know What You Did Last Summer” movie came out, a rebooting the franchise to a younger audience with the same story-line. As in the 1998 version, the movie follows a group of friends who go through a life altering moment together, which then proceeds to rewrite their future....

Kinesiology Student of the Year North- Award

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“We only have one life to live. Don’t allow judgment from anyone who doesn’t understand your vision to deter you from your goals.” That is what our very own Butte College Kinesiology Student of the Year North award winner, Ashely Threewit wants you to remember as you strive forward with hard work and determination towards...

Super “El Niño”

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“El Niño” a naturally occurring phenomenon is set to happen yet again, making its highest peak between May-July of 2026. Right now, sea levels in the pacific are rising rapidly. Australia, Indonesia, and areas in India are at risk of high dry spells and reduced monsoonal rainfall. These extreme weather patterns can cause record breaking...

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