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6+ hour, 7+ min ago (335+ words) Oklahoma lawmakers explain how a state law aims to keep AI-driven data centers from driving up electricity costs for consumers. State lawmakers and the governor say a law passed last year is designed to prevent large data centers and artificial intelligence facilities from driving up electricity costs for Oklahoma consumers, even as concerns grow about strain on the power grid. Lawmakers pointed to the "behind-the-meter" law, often called the BTM bill, passed by the Oklahoma Legislature in 2024. The law requires large energy users " including data centers " to generate and pay for their own electricity rather than drawing power from the public grid. Supporters say the policy was crafted specifically to protect utility ratepayers from shouldering the cost of infrastructure upgrades needed to serve massive power users. "BTM basically says companies, data centers, if you want to come to Oklahoma and…...

7+ hour, 59+ min ago (476+ words) The U.S. Senate is expected to reject competing plans to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Alex Cameron explains what happens next and how Oklahoma families could be affected. The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Thursday on competing proposals to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, but neither measure is expected to pass, setting the stage for higher health insurance premiums and renewed political debate ahead of the midterm elections, according to a discussion on this week's DC Debrief. The tax credits help lower monthly insurance costs for millions of Americans who buy coverage through the ACA marketplace. Democrats made extending the credits a central issue during a six-week government shutdown, but while Republicans agreed to reopen the government and allow votes on the issue, congressional leaders have not reached a compromise. Senators are expected to first vote on a Democratic…...

9+ hour, 25+ min ago (294+ words) The Alabama Crimson Tide is set to face the Oklahoma Sooners Friday for the second time this season after losing 23-21 at home in mid-November. Not only will it be revenge for that loss, but for some, it's also revenge for the loss last season. Last year, the Tide went into Norman with its playoff hopes still alive, but its inability to even score a touchdown killed them. The Crimson Tide lost that game 24-3, and many Alabama players still have it on their minds. Sophomore wide receiver Ryan Williams is one of those players, and he believes the Tide knows what to expect this time around. "We know what to expect, as far as playing them," Williams said. "We've played them, well, I've played them twice now; once this season and once last season, and we definitely have a great idea…...

22+ hour, 49+ min ago (139+ words) Fans looking to watch Oklahoma take on Alabama in the College Football Playoff have several options to watch and stream Friday night's matchup. The game is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. CST at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. The Oklahoma vs. Alabama game will air nationally on ESPN and ABC. Viewers should check local ABC listings to confirm availability. Several live TV streaming services will carry the game for viewers without cable, including: Fans with a cable or live TV subscription can also stream the game through the ESPN app by logging in with their TV provider credentials. The OU-Alabama winner will face No. 1 seed and Big Ten champion Indiana in the CFP Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 at 3 p.m. CT in Pasadena, Calif....

23+ hour, 21+ min ago (139+ words) Fans looking to watch Oklahoma take on Alabama in the College Football Playoff have several options to watch and stream Friday night's matchup. The game is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. CST at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. The Oklahoma vs. Alabama game will air nationally on ESPN and ABC. Viewers should check local ABC listings to confirm availability. Several live TV streaming services will carry the game for viewers without cable, including: Fans with a cable or live TV subscription can also stream the game through the ESPN app by logging in with their TV provider credentials. The OU-Alabama winner will face No. 1 seed and Big Ten champion Indiana in the CFP Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 at 3 p.m. CT in Pasadena, Calif....

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (517+ words) An Oklahoma Watch investigation details lawsuits alleging reduced wind and hail insurance payouts by State Farm. State leaders are now weighing legal action. An Oklahoma-based investigation into State Farm homeowners insurance claims is drawing national attention as state leaders consider intervening in lawsuits alleging a coordinated effort to reduce payouts for wind and hail damage. Journalist and Oklahoma Watch researcher J.C. Hallman detailed the origins and scope of his reporting during a recent interview, describing how a tip led him to court hearings connected to dozens of lawsuits filed by Oklahoma homeowners. The plaintiffs allege their valid insurance claims were denied or sharply reduced. Hallman said his reporting began in May while examining why Oklahoma consistently ranks among states with the highest homeowners insurance rates, a trend often blamed on hail damage. Hallman said that explanation did not hold up. Months…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (754+ words) The No. 9-ranked OU women's basketball team defeated No. 23 Oklahoma State 92-70 Saturday at Paycom Center. The Sooners have now won 10 consecutive games, the second-longest winning streak in program history, trailing only a 20-game run by the 2008-09 Final Four team. "They respond," OU coach Jennie Baranczyk said postgame. "They're a team that wants to play for each other. Of course, they want to win, but who doesn't want to win? It's more than that. They want to mentor young people. This is their passion in life. They want to give everything they have." OU freshman phenom Aaliyah Chavez finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Sooners center Raegan Beers added 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Sahara Williams scored 18 points and dished seven assists. OSU's Micah Gray led the Cowgirls with 22 points. OSU made just one of its last 10 shot attempts and…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (205+ words) Sahara Williams scored 18 points and Aaliyah Chavez and Zya Vann added 15 each for the Sooners (11-1), who won their seventh straight in the series. The in-state rivals played annually before Oklahoma left the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference ahead of last season. Oklahoma shot 51.3% from the field and scored at least 90 points for the eighth straight game. All five Sooners starters scored in double figures. Micah Gray scored 22 points and Jadyn Wooten added 15 for the Cowgirls (10-2), who had won five straight. Oklahoma State shot just 37.8% from the field and 28.1% from 3-point range. Vann's 3-pointer at the end of the first quarter gave the Sooners a 21-20 lead. The Sooners led 42-37 at halftime, despite Chavez producing only four points before the break. Oklahoma opened the game up with a 30-point third quarter to take a 72-56 lead into the fourth. Williams scored eight points…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (846+ words) Christian Coleman had just thrown down the last of two straight forceful dunks, the orange portion of the Paycom Center crowd was on fire and it felt like Oklahoma State was in position to take charge of Bedlam. But a well-strategized timeout by Oklahoma coach Porter Moser helped the Sooners catch their breath and start a run that put them in control the rest of the way for an 85-76 win on Saturday afternoon, handing the Pokes their first loss of the season. Moser had stressed with his team in recent days the need to respond to opponents" runs, and in a timeout with 11:32 to play and his team down 53-51, the Sooners answered the call. "OSU got their crowd into it, they made a great run," Moser said. "I thought we responded every time we took a punch. "We grew and…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (46+ words) Dayton Forsythe lobbed it up to Kai Rogers for the alley-oop to extend the Oklahoma Sooners' lead over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Dayton Forsythe lobbed it up to Kai Rogers for the alley-oop to extend the Oklahoma Sooners' lead over the Oklahoma State Cowboys....