The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will end gender-affirming care for minors under a settlement with the federal government. The U.S. Department of Justice said Friday the move resolves its investigation into potential violations of federal law arising from the hospital’s treatment provided to transgender children.  Under the agreement, UPMC will cease providing what the…

WASHINGTON — The rare 2026 issue that draws huge support from Republicans and Democrats in Congress is the same one that’s mobilized many Americans: restrictions on giant data centers. The House has overwhelmingly passed legislation forcing state regulators to consider requirements that data centers absorb the cost of the electricity they use.  But there’s more…