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  • Why Warrenton’s Amazon data center fight is reshaping the AI debate
  • How 18,000 pounds of food will help Warrenton families this winter
  • Why a late-night call to a Warrenton fire station turned tragic

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 56 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 54, low: 32.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy with mist, with a high of 58 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The AI backlash is getting real (washingtontimes.com) — Warrenton residents ousted town council members after approval of a large Amazon data center, prompting the new council to ban future data centers in town. Their fight is now a national example of communities pushing back on AI-related infrastructure over concerns about noise, energy use, and water demands. The story also tracks how federal and state leaders are clashing over how fast AI should grow.
   

• Manassas and Warrenton food pantries receive 36,000-pound donation to fight hunger (potomaclocal.com) — A Warrenton-based nonprofit food pantry, Fauquier FISH, just received 18,000 pounds of food to support local families and seniors facing hunger. Paired with a matching donation to Northern Virginia Food Rescue in Manassas, the shipment includes pantry staples that will stock Warrenton’s Weekend Power Pack program and year-round pantry. More area food pantries are expected to benefit as the national campaign continues.
   

• Domestic Dispute Ends In Suicide After Armed Standoff With Deputies In Virginia, Sheriff Says (dailyvoice.com) — A domestic dispute that began with a woman fleeing to a Warrenton fire station for safety ended tragically when her husband died by suicide during a confrontation with Fauquier County deputies in Bealeton. Authorities say the woman reported being struck and threatened with a gun before deputies found the man in his vehicle, where he took his own life as they issued commands.
   

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    Shyla, a 2 year old poodle mix ran away from our home at 5161 Albrecht Lane Warrenton about 2 1/2 hours ago and we are looking for her. she stands… (Nextdoor New Baltimore)
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    Super friendly, came when we called him. Call 612-819-2209 and we can bring him back (Nextdoor Lake Whippoorwill)
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  • Prince William area basketball Christmas Tournament schedules (insidenova.com)

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