Data center boom faces worker shortage
With roughly 400,000 trade jobs unfilled in the U.S., data centers powering the artificial intelligence boom face a staffing crisis. Mark Strassmann reports.
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In rehab program, guitar-making helps those in recovery kick addiction
The successful program teaches addicts woodworking, specifically how to build guitars and how to break with using.
Severe storms have devastating impact on Central California crops
Pistachio farmer Nader Malakan estimates that about 1,200 acres of pistachio crops were destroyed, to the tune of $15 million.
Synthetic rubber plant in focus amid Louisiana community's high cancer risk
According to the EPA, cancer risk in the community of Reserve is about 50 times the national average.
Unique Texas facility prepares first responders for major catastrophes
Disaster City is a 52-acre complex with more than a dozen disaster scenarios designed to prepare elite rescue teams to learn to save lives.
West Virginia town with unexpected history rebuilding 7 years after flood
The town's iconic resort has served as a safe haven in times of need, even before the 2016 flood.
Army brings back classic jingle in effort to increase recruiting
With the Army falling short of its recruitment goals last year, the Pentagon is bringing back a familiar slogan in its latest recruiting efforts.
Energy-saving smart windows could help combat climate change
Smart windows have a microscopic coating connected to computer chips and can be controlled by an app.
Black cardiologists are rare, but vital for Black patients
When Black patients see Black doctors, they are more likely to get preventative care, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Can robots and humans coexist? Texas researchers want to find out.
Scientists are deploying robots on the campus of University of Texas at Austin to see how they interact with the community.
Scientists hope lab-grown coral can save endangered Florida Keys reef
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
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Data center boom faces worker shortage
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