greg abbott
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Bitcoin Miners Are Gobbling Up U.S. Energy
There’s a big new presence slurping up power from the U.S. grid, and it’s growing: bitcoin miners. New research shows that the U.S. has overtaken China as the top global destination for bitcoin mining and energy use is skyrocketing as a result.
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Texas Governor Bans Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates in Huge Win for Virus
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order late Monday banning any entity in the state, including private businesses, from requiring customers or employees to get vaccinated against covid-19. Curiously, the order does not apply to the numerous other vaccinations that are required to participate in society, like the seven vaccines mandatory for kids to…
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Salesforce Will Help Employees Worried About Abortion Access Exit Texas
Salesforce made one of the biggest moves in the tech industry in light of a highly restrictive Texas abortion law on Friday. In a message to employees on Slack, the company said it would help them and their immediate families relocate if they are worried about access to reproductive healthcare in their state.
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Elon Musk Backs Texas Abortion Ban, Claims Governor, to No Objection
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has “consistently” praised the “social policies” of the state of Texas during his “frequently” chats with Greg Abbott, the Texas governor said Thursday, in an interview focused on his state’s landmark abortion ban.