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Virginia court halts $100 billion data center project near Civil War battlefield
In Virginia, a $100 billion data center project near Manassas National Battlefield was canceled after a court ruling. Local residents and advocacy groups opposed the project for five years, leading to a legal battle that highlighted procedural defects in the approval process. The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld the ruling, marking a significant victory for the community against the development.

Updated Sep 5, 2026 First published Sep 3, 2026