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OpenAI plans $20B data center near Savannah, Georgia

OpenAI plans a roughly $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia, powered by 3.2 gigawatts from Georgia Power and delivered in phases from 2028 to 2032, with total costs potentially exceeding $30 billion as the company seeks financing partners. The project includes a 50% property tax abatement for 15 years, up to 1 GW of flexible demand response, an $80 million community fund, and about 400 long-term jobs, but has drawn concerns over public input and environmental impacts.

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Alaska Plans Hawaii Inter-Island Fleet Shift

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are moving to replace Hawaiian’s inter-island Boeing 717s with Boeing 737-800s starting in 2028, with a dedicated Hawaii-based sub-fleet and initial 737-800 deployment to Honolulu–Kahului in late 2026 to bolster capacity and service. The plan includes expanded cargo operations with four 737-800 freighters, Starlink connectivity, enhanced premium seating, and a long-term investment to sustain Hawaii’s essential island-to-island travel network under the Hawaiian Airlines brand.

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Adidas Brand Concept Store at Mall of America

Adidas will open its first full-price Brand Concept store in Minnesota this October at Mall of America, a 9,161-square-foot space featuring Adidas Originals and Badge of Sport plus the Made For You customization experience and a dedicated Anthony Edwards shop. The store is designed around four immersive zones—Footwear, MFY, City Shop, and a digital-enhanced storefront—with localized Minnesota products to blend performance, sport culture, and personalization for the community.

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