Franklin Township residents are pushing back against Google’s proposed data center, citing concerns about noise, air pollution, and higher electricity bills. On August 20, 2025, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission is set to consider the project, sparking intense community debate.
In a historic move, Google has agreed to purchase 200 megawatts of fusion energy from Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ ARC plant in Virginia, marking the first-ever corporate fusion power deal. This groundbreaking agreement signals a significant shift in corporate investment towards fusion technology.
Shares of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, rallied for a second consecutive session as investors show increased confidence in the company’s competitiveness in artificial intelligence.
In a significant legal setback, Google’s digital advertising network has been declared an illegal monopoly by a federal judge. This marks the second time in less than a year that the tech giant has been branded an abusive monopolist, raising serious questions about its business practices.
