Data Center Fight in Nevada: A Boulder City data center on federally owned land was approved through a “legal shortcut” that shut out public scrutiny and extra environmental review, raising alarms that the city could become a national test case for how Trump-era rules reshape oversight. Tribal Lands Under Pressure: Trackers cited by Honor the Earth say big tech is mapping dozens of proposed data centers on or near Native American tribal lands, with federal policy accelerating the push—alongside concerns about water, power, and sovereign permitting. Water Stress Meets AI Boom: A new look at the American West links the AI infrastructure surge to shrinking lakes and reservoirs, spotlighting Nevada’s Walker Lake and the broader Colorado River crisis as water demands grow. Wildfire Smoke Impacts: Smoke from Canadian wildfires reduced attendance at Michigan’s Cadillac Festival of the Arts, with air-quality alerts continuing—another reminder that climate-driven fires hit communities far beyond the burn area. Community Health in Las Vegas: The East Las Vegas Library is offering free bilingual (Spanish/English) yoga classes to help residents manage stress and improve wellbeing.