SUMMARY: A man named Shane Tamura, with a documented mental health history, opened fire Monday in a Manhattan office tower at 345 Park Avenue, killing four people—including NYPD officer Didarul Islam—and wounding one critically before killing himself. The building houses NFL and Blackstone headquarters and others. Tamura entered around 6:30 p.m. armed with an M4 rifle, shooting victims in the lobby, elevator bank, and on the 33rd floor. Islam, an immigrant and father of two with a pregnant wife, was killed protecting the premises. Authorities are investigating Tamura’s motive and recent cross-country travel. Several injured fled amid chaotic gunfire.

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SUMMARY: A 12-year-old boy, Jaysen Carr from South Carolina, died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba infection (Naegleria fowleri) from swimming in Lake Murray. This amoeba thrives in warm freshwater and soil, especially at temperatures above 75°F. Infection occurs when contaminated water enters the nose, leading to primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rapidly progressing and almost always fatal brain infection. Symptoms include fever, headache, seizures, and death usually occurs within days after symptoms appear. Treatment involves antifungal and antibiotic drugs, but survival is rare. Prevention through avoiding warm freshwater and using nose protection is vital. Climate change and increased awareness may be raising infection rates.

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SUMMARY: President Trump’s “AI Action Plan” aims to accelerate the construction of energy-intensive data centers across the U.S., potentially intensifying the strain on energy and water resources. Data centers, vital for AI growth, consume massive electricity—often from fossil fuels—contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and climate challenges. Big tech companies like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Google are increasingly turning to nuclear power to meet demand and reduce emissions. However, U.S. data centers often rely on the cheapest electricity, usually fossil fuels, raising concerns about environmental impacts. Increased data center demand may drive up consumer electricity costs due to necessary infrastructure investments.

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