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5+ hour, 42+ min ago (458+ words) PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. " A controversial plan to build a massive AI data center near the Arden community is on hold after Palm Beach County Commissioners delayed a key vote Wednesday morning. The decision came after commissioners acknowledged they still had more questions than answers about the proposed project in western Palm Beach County. WPTV was at the meeting as dozens of Arden residents filled the commission chambers, prepared to voice concerns about environmental impact, noise, and changes they fear the project could bring to their community. Commissioners were expected to vote on the next phase of the development but instead postponed the decision to April. They said the delay will allow time for additional studies and a deeper review of the proposal. Resident Janice Ridenour said the community wasn't bothered by the delay. "None of us had a problem…...

7+ hour, 37+ min ago (295+ words) Thursday features a rather chilly start, followed by good sun and a few clouds in the East Coast metro area and the Keys, while the Gulf Coast will see lots of sun." A high risk of dangerous rip currents is in place along the Palm Beach County coast on Thursday." Thursday's highs will be mainly in the mid-70s, with a few inland locations reaching the upper-70s. Friday will bring morning lows in the 50s on the mainland." The day will be sunny on the mainland, and the Keys will see a nice mix of sun and clouds." Friday's highs will be mainly in the mid-70s. Saturday will feature morning lows in the low- to mid-60s on the mainland." Then look for mostly sunny skies on the mainland and plenty of clouds with some showers in the Keys." Saturday's highs are near 80 degrees in the…...

7+ hour, 38+ min ago (1085+ words) Whether you want to take a selfie for the "Gram, tweet your thoughts, or keep your favorite music at your fingertips, celebrate the marvelous world of apps on National App Day on December 11. Not only do apps make life easier, but they have also created a huge number of employment opportunities for developers, social media warriors, and of course, influencers. 1980s " Psion " a London-based company, launched the Psion Organiser, widely considered to be the first established PDA device. The functions of the Organiser weren"t much, but it did come with features like a calculator, text editor, agenda, and contacts. This set a precedent for future mobile app developments. 1983 " "Steve Jobs first came up with the idea of an "App Store" 1997 " Nokia launched its 6110 mobile phone, featuring what many consider to be the first mobile app " the arcade game "Snake. 2007 " Apps…...

7+ hour, 41+ min ago (371+ words) Attorney General'James Uthmeier'has filed a lawsuit against giant coffee shop retailer'Starbucks, claiming the company is engaging in "race-based quotas" in hiring employees. The civil legal action against Starbucks was filed in the'10th Judicial Circuit Court in Highlands County. The'21-page lawsuit'doesn't single out one particular incident or an individual. But it points to a series of practices Starbucks has engaged in the past five years while taking part "in a pattern or practice of discrimination." The filing said Starbucks established racial quotas for hiring, paid employees different wages because of their race, tied compensation to race-based mentorship programs "only to a person of certain favored races," and excluded "people of disfavored races" from many of those programs. While many of the Starbucks diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs were aimed at including underrepresented minorities, the lawsuit said that still excludes…...

7+ hour, 45+ min ago (177+ words) Cookie dough from the brand Doughy has been recalled in 15 states due to potential'Salmonella'contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product was initially recalled on Nov. 20, and last Friday, the FDA gave the recall the highest risk level'Class I'as'Salmonella'is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness, hospitalizations, and deaths in the U.S. The recall impacts one flavor of Doughy cookie dough, produced by Hudson River Foods Corp, that can be identified with the following: The six-ingredient product is vegan and can be eaten raw or baked. The item was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The FDA did not provide instructions, but as a Class I recall, you should not consume the affected cookie dough. Toss or return it instead. If you…...

7+ hour, 46+ min ago (535+ words) AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period beginning December 20 and ending January 1. This year's forecast is a 2.2% increase over 2024, surpassing last year's record of 119.7 million travelers. Year-End Travelers by Mode of Transportation By Car: AAA projects 109.5 million Americans will travel by car for their year-end trips, an increase of 2% compared to last year. Driving is the most popular mode of transportation, largely due to its convenience and low cost. This year, 89% of holiday travelers will take road trips. Car rentals: AAA's car rental partner Hertz says Saturday, December 20 is expected to be the busiest pick-up day. The top 5 markets with the highest demand are Orlando, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, and Phoenix. Small SUVs make up the most popular car rental class over the year-end holidays. Air Travel Soars Above 8 million…...

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15+ hour, 34+ min ago (200+ words) Palm Beach County commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday morning to postpone a vote on a data center in The Acreage. WPTV's Joel Lopez said it was a packed house filled with residents opposed to the data center, and 56 people signed up to speak at today's meeting. WATCH: Residents share concerns about data center As WPTV previously reported, the proposal, titled Project Tango, would convert more than 200 acres into what developers describe as a "modern hyperscale AI facility" spanning 1.8 million square feet, along with 1.9 million square feet of warehouse space. However, the proposed data center has drawn concerns from residents who worry about noise and environmental impacts. Community member Ben Brown shared his concerns with WPTV's Michael Hoffman on Tuesday: "First and foremost, I say the health and safety concerns of what a facility like this would do or could do to…...

20+ hour, 39+ min ago (532+ words) Alaskan Adun Ige put the U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon over the top with her registration that created a record 45th'state represented in a field of runners expected to approach 6,200 when the race is held Dec. 14. Ige, who lives in Anchorage, is in the process of moving to Melbourne, FL, and needed a good run, finding the Palm Beaches event in an app created by her coach. That story typifies the growth of one of South Florida's top running events with 25 countries also represented in the field of runners who will navigate the streets of downtown West Palm Beach in five different races Dec. 13-14. More running: Expect to see more Gen Zers at marathon starting lines " it's a trend "We are growing into a true destination race," race owner Kenneth R. Kennerly said. "This is an iconic destination no matter what…...

22+ hour, 19+ min ago (140+ words) Eric Trump appeared at Palm Beach's Palm House hotel on Dec. 9 for a discussion about his newest book, "Under Siege: My Family's Fight to Save Our Nation." Hosted by Palm Beach-based The Right Book Club and moderated by the organization's founder, Brandy Rose, the talk focused on Trump's views of the 2020 election in which his father, President Donald Trump, was not returned to the White House for a second consecutive term. Notable attendees of the invitation-only event included Madison Cawthorn, former U.S. Representative for North Carolina; and former U.S. Ambassador Robin Bernstein and her husband, Richard, of Palm Beach. Eric Trump, a resident of Jupiter, is executive vice president of The Trump Organization. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Daily News: Eric Trump talks about his book 'Under Siege' at Palm Beach event...