America Now | Data center battle unfolding in Utah between local residents and big tech company

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:23:29 +0000

It’s a Data Center battle that’s unfolding in Utah.The Stratos Hyperscale Data Center is a colossal project that spans tens of thousands of acres. The energy demands are expected to be double the electricity consumption of the entire state. Supporters call it a cornerstone of artificial intelligence, the kind of infrastructure that will power everything from cloud computing to national security. But is it doing irreparable damage to a state where the residents had very little say in the matter. America Now host Ben Swann breaks it down with investigative journalist Elizabeth Lane. Plus, is the sun really the enemy… or have we been sold a lie? For decades we’ve been told the same thing. stay out of the sun, slather on sunscreen, fear UV rays like they’re toxic. But what if the science is far more nuanced and the narrative we’ve all grown up on geared towards a billion dollar industry? And, invest with Trump? you heard it right. a new federal investment program is doing just that—opening a stock market account for eligible newborns with a thousand-dollar head start. America now’s Olivia Flynn has the details.