# heidi overton (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover heidi overton. Page: Feed: --- ## [Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration](https://www.clickondetroit.com/tech/2026/08/26/wave-energy-testing-site-opens-off-oregon-a-green-energy-milestone-in-the-trump-administration/) _2026-08-26 · Jennifer Mcdermott, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ The first large site for testing wave energy technologies in the continental U.S. is open, after securing a key green-energy approval from the Trump administration. ## [Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink's role in Ukraine](https://www.clickondetroit.com/tech/2026/08/26/zelenskyy-awards-elon-musk-ukraines-order-of-freedom-for-starlink-role/) _2026-08-26 · Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom for his role in supporting the country. ## [Pro-Russian hackers claim responsibility for major cyberattack on Norway's public digital services](https://www.clickondetroit.com/tech/2026/08/26/pro-russian-hackers-claim-responsibility-for-major-cyberattack-on-norways-public-digital-services/) _2026-08-26 · Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ A pro-Russian hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Norwegian government digital services. ## [Here's all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections](https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2026/08/26/heres-all-the-ways-that-data-center-controversies-have-transformed-the-midterm-elections/) _2026-08-26 · Marc Levy, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ The snowballing opposition to data center projects in communities across the United States has transformed the midterm election landscape. ## [In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers](https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2026/08/26/in-a-divided-america-the-left-and-right-unite-to-oppose-artificial-intelligence-data-centers/) _2026-08-26 · Will Weissert And Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ In the small Nebraska village of Murdock, now-paused plans for two potential data centers have sparked the kinds of debates that have raged in cities and towns across the country. ## [Trump’s EPA Clamps Down on Public Outrage Over Data Centers — the One Issue Sparking Bipartisan Revolt](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things-stand/trumps-epa-clamps-down-on-public-outrage-over-data-centers-the-one-issue-sparking-bipartisan-revolt) _2026-08-25 · Nicole LaFond and Kate Riga · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ Americans across the political spectrum are outraged and staunchly opposing the development of new AI data centers — and the... ## [EXCLUSIVE: He Accidentally Won a Michigan House Primary. He Also Attended the Jan 6 Protest.](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/exclusive-he-accidentally-won-a-michigan-house-primary-he-also-attended-the-jan-6-protest) _2026-08-25 · Hunter Walker · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ Tom Smith sort of stumbled into the Republican nomination in his Michigan House district. But based on dozens of posts... ## [FDA approves first wearable device to monitor blood sugar, ketone levels](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/fda-oks-blood-sugar-ketone-monitor/5521787688375/) _2026-08-25 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a device to continuously monitor blood sugar and ketone levels in people with diabetes. ## [Civil Liberties Groups From Across Political Spectrum Denounce Trump’s NSPM-7](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/civil-liberties-groups-from-across-political-spectrum-denounce-trumps-nspm-7) _2026-08-25 · Josh Kovensky · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ The White House directed federal law enforcement last year to pursue the opposition in broad strokes: if a person is... ## [Judge Clears Way for Voting Group to Get Fresh Block on Trump Order](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/judge-executive-order-mail-voting) _2026-08-25 · Kate Riga · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ On Tuesday, a federal judge advanced the ball in a challenge to President Donald Trump’s order to overhaul mail-in voting,... ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fJfnJ4LVMtbP) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Undercover DHS Agent Monitored Alex Pretti Memorial, New Docs Suggest](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/undercover-dhs-agent-monitored-alex-pretti-memorial-new-docs-suggest) _2026-08-25 · Josh Kovensky · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ Federal law enforcement’s undercover campaign to surveil Minneapolis protesters included monitoring a makeshift memorial to Alex Pretti, joining a neighborhood... ## [Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/trump-admin-threatens-demolish-kennedy-center/9451787687231/) _2026-08-25 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ The Trump administration threatened in a court filing Monday to demolish the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts if it can't renovate it. ## [SpaceX sets a rocket-reuse record with Falcon 9 launch](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/Falcon-9-booster-sets-reuse-record/7011787681645/) _2026-08-25 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ In its 100th Falcon 9 launch of the year, SpaceX marked a record-setting 37 missions for the rocket's first-stage booster, a reuse milestone. ## [Man accused of forging Supreme Court Justice John Roberts' signature](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/man-accused-supreme-court-john-roberts/2921787679883/) _2026-08-25 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ A man is facing federal charges for forging the signature of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and impersonating a federal agent. ## [Elon Musk's space company to build new rocket launching site in Louisiana](https://www.clickondetroit.com/business/2026/08/25/elon-musks-space-company-to-build-new-rocket-launching-site-in-louisiana/) _2026-08-25 · Stephen Smith And Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ Elon Musk’s space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets. ## [Canada adds new retaliation tariffs on U.S. goods](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/canada-retaliation-tariffs/2551787677004/) _2026-08-25 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ Canada announced tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, matching "dollar for dollar" the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. ## [A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games](https://www.clickondetroit.com/business/2026/08/25/a-chinese-humanoid-robot-sets-a-new-100-meter-sprint-record-at-beijing-games/) _2026-08-25 · Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ A Chinese humanoid robot has set a new 100-meter sprint record of 8.86 seconds in Beijing. ## [The Supreme Court Thinks You Are Stupid](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/supreme-court-mail-in-voting-opinion-2026-midterms) _2026-08-25 · Jay Willis · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It was originally published at Balls and Strikes. A key... ## [2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/2-dead-measles-pennsylvania/2301787671033/) _2026-08-25 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ Two people who were not vaccinated against measles died in Pennsylvania after contracting the disease, the state's health department reported. ## [Ex-NBA Troll Who Got in Mid-Game Altercation Laments That His Anti-Trans Crusade Distracts From WNBA Play](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/enes-kanter-wnba-anti-trans-fox-news) _2026-08-25 · Kate Riga · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is just distraught that his antics — sitting courtside in an anti-trans shirt after... ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EtSFJ8bpUTaJ) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [South Carolina voters make final choice between Graham, Norman](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/south-carolina-republican-primary-runoff-norman-graham/9581787666065/) _2026-08-25 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ A preview of the Republican Senate primary in South Carolina between Rep. Ralph Norman and Sen. Darline Graham, sister of the late Lindsey Graham. ## [Secret Service aware of Iran video threatening Barron Trump's life](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/iran-threatens-barron-trump/3641787668459/) _2026-08-25 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ The U.S. Secret Service said it is "aware" of a video made by Iran that threatens the life of Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump. ## [SEC investigating AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/sec-investigates-situational-awareness/8161787664248/) _2026-08-25 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Situational Awareness, the Artificial Intelligence-focused hedge fund run by a 24-year-old. ## [Trump DOJ Colludes With Texas to Harbor Fugitive ICE Agent](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo/trump-doj-colludes-with-texas-to-harbor-fugitive-ice-agent) _2026-08-25 · David Kurtz · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ First at TPM … In important development overnight, the Trump administration is now openly colluding with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott... ## [A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth's mini-greenhouse](https://www.clickondetroit.com/tech/2026/08/25/a-lush-knee-high-jungle-grows-in-the-arctic-but-warming-is-changing-earths-mini-greenhouse/) _2026-08-25 · Seth Borenstein, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ Alaska's North Slope tundra may look desolate, but crouch down and you'll see a lush jungle. ## [SCOTUS Sets Up Ongoing Fight Over Trump’s Executive Order on Elections](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/the-brief/scotus-sets-up-ongoing-fight-over-trumps-executive-order-on-elections) _2026-08-25 · John Light · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ Trump’s Elections Order Will Be Back Before the Supreme Court Before Long A ruling yesterday evening by the Supreme Court... ## [Jeffries says Kushner meeting about affordability, vows accountability](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/25/Hakeem-Jeffries-responds-criticism-Jared-Kushner-meeting/4691787639156/) _2026-08-25 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ Rep. Hakeem Jeffries vowed to hold President Donald Trump and his "cartel" accountable while responding to criticism over meeting with Jared Kushner. ## [UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems](https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/world/2026/08/25/un-and-red-cross-step-up-call-for-international-rules-on-killer-robot-weapons-systems/) _2026-08-25 · Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ The United Nations and the International Red Cross are urging countries to adopt bans and restrictions on autonomous weapons systems that are often called “killer robots.”. ## [Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts](https://www.clickondetroit.com/business/2026/08/25/australias-music-industry-bans-ai-generated-tracks-from-official-charts/) _2026-08-25 · Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ Australia’s recorded music industry says tracks wholly generated by AI will be barred from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists’ livelihoods. ## [Dems Prepare for Trump Corruption Investigation Blitz Should They Take House](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things-stand/dems-prepare-for-trump-corruption-investigation-blitz-should-they-take-house) _2026-08-24 · Nicole LaFond · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ First Up: Qatari Jets and Crypto Schemes I received an email from Stand Up America last week about Sen. Elissa... ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dqXKQfXKwoxg) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Postal Service publishes mail-in voting rule despite court injunctions](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/22/Postal-Service-publishes-mail-in-voting-rule-despite-court-injunctions/1761787442480/) _2026-08-23 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ The U.S. Postal Service has published a final rule implementing President Donald Trump's order seeking to change how mail-in voting is conducted. ## [Meghan Markle casting in Netflix show withdrawn amid intense backlash](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/22/markle-casting-withdrawn/7961787443895/) _2026-08-23 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, had been in talks to return to acting when she and Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, return to Britain. ## [Tropical Storm Moke forecast to cause heavy rain, flooding in Hawaii](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/22/Tropical-Storm-Moke-forecast-cause-heavy-rain-flooding-Hawaii/3331787437808/) _2026-08-22 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ Tropical Storm Moke was on a path to sideswipe Hawaii on Saturday but still be potent enough to produce heavy rain and life-threatening flooding. ## [Karmelo Anthony denied bid for new trial in killing of Austin Metcalf](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/22/anthony-appeal-denied-metcalf/3671787439769/) _2026-08-22 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ A Texas judge denied Karmelo Anthony's attempts to get a new trial in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf. He was sentenced to 35 years in prison. ## [Federal judge strikes down Trump ban on visa processing for 75 nations](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/22/judge-blocks-visa-ban/9901787436327/) _2026-08-22 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ A federal judge on Friday struck down the Trump administration's ban on issuing visas to citizens of 75 countries. ## [Chicago Bears, others send aid as Indiana faces 11th day without power](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/22/Chicago-Bears-others-send-aid-Indiana-faces-11th-day-without-power/2841787432691/) _2026-08-22 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ The Chicago Bears and charitable groups on Saturday sent much-needed aid to residents of Northwestern Indiana where power has been out for 11 days. ## [Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'an American territory'](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/22/trump-strait-hormuz-territory/3951787428417/) _2026-08-22 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ President Donald Trump on Friday said he now considers the Strait of Hormuz, which is bordered by Iran and Oman, to be "an American territory." ## [Laptop catches fire on flight, 1 person burned](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/22/laptop-fire-flight-american-airlines/8461787424871/) _2026-08-22 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ A laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight during landing at DFW, with one passenger getting treatment for burns after landing. ## [What Did Trump Do That Made Carney Walk Away?](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/what-did-trump-do-that-made-carney-walk-away) _2026-08-22 · Josh Marshall · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ You’ve probably seen that Canadian PM Mark Carney has walked away from trade talks with the US. That has led... ## [Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games](https://www.clickondetroit.com/business/2026/08/22/chinese-humanoid-robots-smash-human-records-in-100m-sprint-and-high-jump-at-beijing-robot-games/) _2026-08-22 · Achmad Ibrahim And Chan Ho-Him, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ Chinese humanoid robots have set records including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. ## [U.S.-Canada talks collapse, 50% tariffs begin](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/22/canada-talks-collapse-tariffs-begin/3531787410477/) _2026-08-22 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ A 50% tariff on Canadian goods went into effect early Saturday after talks between the two countries collapsed. ## [Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position](https://www.clickondetroit.com/tech/2026/08/22/near-total-lunar-eclipse-is-coming-up-with-the-americas-in-prime-position/) _2026-08-22 · Marcia Dunn, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ It's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act. ## [Why the Right Is Going All-in on Stoking the WNBA Culture Wars](https://talkingpointsmemo.com/the-weekender/why-the-right-is-going-all-in-on-stoking-the-wnba-culture-wars) _2026-08-22 · Kate Riga, Derick Dirmaier, Joe Ragazzo and Allegra Kirkland · TPM – Talking Points Memo_ \[Essay\] They Only Have One Bit It’s been clear for weeks that right-wing media — eager to distract from its leader’s woeful unpopularity and resulting fears about November’s midterms — struck gold with its anti-trans, anti-WNBA crusade . Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (who put up an impressive triple zero statline in 14 minutes played during Thursday’s loss to the Dallas Wings) proved her… ## [How a sanctuary outside LA has cared for rare, endangered gibbons for a half-century](https://www.clickondetroit.com/tech/2026/08/22/how-a-sanctuary-outside-la-has-cared-for-rare-endangered-gibbons-for-a-half-century/) _2026-08-22 · Jaimie Ding, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ Over the past 50 years, the Gibbon Conservation Center has become a globally recognized institution dedicated to the care and well-being of gibbons. ## [Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief, publisher, reporter](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/21/Pentagon-fires-Stars-Stripes-editor-in-chief-publisher-reporter/1571787353309/) _2026-08-22 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ The editor-in-chief, publisher and Middle East reporter for the military newspaper Stars and Stripes were all fired by the Pentagon Friday. ## [TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy](https://www.clickondetroit.com/business/2026/08/22/tiktok-reaches-400-million-settlement-with-us-justice-department-over-childrens-privacy/) _2026-08-22 · Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. ## [Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge](https://www.clickondetroit.com/tech/2026/08/22/federal-officials-announce-water-cuts-as-colorado-river-supplies-continue-to-plunge/) _2026-08-22 · Dorany Pineda And Wufei Yu, Associated Press · WDIV ClickOnDetroit_ Federal officials have announced sharp water cuts for the next two years for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River. ## [Expert cites 'postpartum psychosis' as defense rests in Clancy trial](https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/21/expert-cites-postpartum-psychosis-defense-rests-Clancy-trial/9401787347170/) _2026-08-21 · U.S. News - UPI.com_ The defense rested Friday after calling witnesses who claimed Lindsay Clancy is not criminally responsible for killing her three children. ## [Three-quarters of Americans would oppose a data center near their home, new polling finds](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/21/three-quarters-of-americans-would-oppose-a-data-center-near-their-home-new-polling-finds/) _2026-08-21 · Ruth Milka · NationofChange_ Your gift is being matched, dollar for dollar. A member of our board is matching contributions to our summer drive up to $2,000, until the drive ends on 24 August. Give now . Opposition has swung 33 points in a year as utility bills climb, and more than 530 counties and towns have restricted or banned the facilities. ## [On September 2, federal layoff appeals move from the Merit Systems Protection Board to OPM](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/21/on-september-2-federal-layoff-appeals-move-from-the-merit-systems-protection-board-to-opm/) _2026-08-21 · Harris Butler · NationofChange_ Ninety-nine percent of the 1,252 public comments opposed the change, and employees will no longer be able to take a final decision to federal court.