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Big Tech's ugly data centers finally meet the opposition | Froma Harrop

Big Tech's ugly data centers finally meet the opposition | Froma Harrop

    It appears that folks living in the gently rolling farmland of southwestern Ohio don't want a 2 million-square-foot data center plopped down the road from their front porches. What's wrong with them? Are they snotty not-in-my-backyard liberals?

    Africa proves resilient after cut in US aid | Washington Post

    Africa proves resilient after cut in US aid | Washington Post

      The Trump administration’s sharp reduction in aid to Africa last year seemed likely to cause a continent-wide crisis of apocalyptic proportions. While there has been pain, particularly in health care, many African nations displayed remarkable resilience.

      New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses | Allison Schrager

      New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses | Allison Schrager

        Cities such as New York and Chicago are in deep financial trouble. Broadly speaking, they have two options: Make the difficult but appropriate choice to raise taxes and reduce the scale of government, or continue to live in a state of denial, increasing their pension obligations while also p…

        Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

        Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

          “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing,” said Stephen Covey, a renowned organizational consultant.

          States must regulate AI because Washington isn't | J.B. Branch

          States must regulate AI because Washington isn't | J.B. Branch

            Congress has not enacted meaningful artificial intelligence legislation. Yet some in Washington insist the states should be blocked from legislating on AI.

            Parenting wasn't so bad when I was a kid | Jerry Davich

            Parenting wasn't so bad when I was a kid | Jerry Davich

              Remember when parenting was simple?

              What the Artemis II mission means for humanity | Baltimore Sun

              What the Artemis II mission means for humanity | Baltimore Sun

                The 10-day Artemis II mission represents a defining moment in modern exploration. Four astronauts went further into space than any crew in history as they looped the moon. It is a daring yet disciplined mission, one that signals not just ambition, but preparation for a sustained human presen…

                Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

                Are we turning too much of life into a wager? | The Ethical Life podcast

                  🎧 From sports apps to election forecasts, the hosts discuss how expanding betting options influence decision-making, encourage risky habits and blur distinctions between entertainment and serious outcomes.

                  An AI threat looms, and we are not prepared | Juhyun Nam

                  An AI threat looms, and we are not prepared | Juhyun Nam

                    The leaders of the world’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies — OpenAI, Google Deepmind, Anthropic — signed a letter in 2023 warning of the existential risks emerging from AI. It included this declaration:

                    Trump tells the Postal Service to create a voter list | Wall Street Journal

                    Trump tells the Postal Service to create a voter list | Wall Street Journal

                      But Democrats quickly sue. Meantime, state audits find little fraud.

                      Why Trump's antics don't work on America's allies | Jonah Goldberg

                      Why Trump's antics don't work on America's allies | Jonah Goldberg

                        It is among the most familiar patterns of the Trump era. First, the president says or does something weird, rude or otherwise norm-defying. Some elected Republicans object, and the response from Trump and his minions is to shoot the messenger. The dynamic holds constant whether it's big (Jan…

                        News flash: Bernie Sanders is not a New Yorker | Froma Harrop

                        News flash: Bernie Sanders is not a New Yorker | Froma Harrop

                          Yes, he talks like a Brooklyn tough guy, but U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is a resident of Vermont, America's most rural and most white state. That he fled New York City nearly 60 years ago seems lost on current Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his fellow socialists. Then again, Mamdani hasn't been arou…

                          Court rulings against Trump prove our democracy still works | Boston Herald

                          Court rulings against Trump prove our democracy still works | Boston Herald

                            It must have been a confounding day for No Kings protesters. Their placards at rallies held around the country decry President Donald Trump’s “authoritarian regime” and the “fascism” under which Americans now live. They’ve blasted the ballroom Trump was building adjacent to the White House.

                            Halt the surge in AI data centers with national moratorium | Mitch Jones

                            Halt the surge in AI data centers with national moratorium | Mitch Jones

                              Gasoline prices have increased more than $1 a gallon during the last month, as President Donald Trump’s war with Iran continues. As a result, many consumer staples that rely on diesel-fueled trucks to reach store shelves are more costly. Food prices are climbing, in part due to a logjam of g…

                              Editorials

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                              St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                              St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                              Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                              New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                              New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                              Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                              The Editorial Board: Early, absentee voting make casting your ballot easy

                              The Editorial Board: Early, absentee voting make casting your ballot easy

                              Three cheers for New York’s commitment to serving its voters and especially for Erie County, a leader in providing a healthy supply of places for voters to cast early ballots.

                              Columnists

                              Big Tech's ugly data centers finally meet the opposition | Froma Harrop

                              Big Tech's ugly data centers finally meet the opposition | Froma Harrop

                              It appears that folks living in the gently rolling farmland of southwestern Ohio don't want a 2 million-square-foot data center plopped down the road from their front porches. What's wrong with them? Are they snotty not-in-my-backyard liberals?

                              Africa proves resilient after cut in US aid | Washington Post

                              Africa proves resilient after cut in US aid | Washington Post

                              The Trump administration’s sharp reduction in aid to Africa last year seemed likely to cause a continent-wide crisis of apocalyptic proportions. While there has been pain, particularly in health care, many African nations displayed remarkable resilience.

                              New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses | Allison Schrager

                              New York City can’t afford big pensions and free buses | Allison Schrager

                              Cities such as New York and Chicago are in deep financial trouble. Broadly speaking, they have two options: Make the difficult but appropriate choice to raise taxes and reduce the scale of government, or continue to live in a state of denial, increasing their pension obligations while also p…

                              Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

                              Trump right to stop states from overregulating AI | Paul Steidler

                              “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing,” said Stephen Covey, a renowned organizational consultant.

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                              Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                              Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                              Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                              Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                              Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                              Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                              Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                              Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                              Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

                              Letters to the Editor

                              Letter: Downsizing gov't – when efficiency meets favoritism

                              Letter: Downsizing gov't – when efficiency meets favoritism

                              Government exists to serve the public, and fairness should be at the core of its operations. However, favoritism, cronyism and nepotism frequently interfere — elevating individuals based on personal connections rather than merit while sidelining qualified professionals.

                              Letter: Defunding USAID a direct assault on Va.'s economy

                              Letter: Defunding USAID a direct assault on Va.'s economy

                              The recent decision to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is not just a blow to international aid — it is a direct assault on Virginia’s economy.

                              Letter: Is this how Va. Democrats reward a fellow senator?

                              Letter: Is this how Va. Democrats reward a fellow senator?

                              Thank you for covering the decision by Sens. Scott Surovell, Mamie Locke and the Democratic caucus in the Virginia Senate to strip Sen. Jennifer Boysko of her chairmanship of the Senate Transportation Committee and seat on the Rules Committee just for standing up for her constituents ("Boysko removed from committee posts after anti-casino testimony," Feb. 13). As Anna Bryson reported, Sen. Boysko spoke out very briefly at the Virginia House Subcommittee hearing against Sen. Surovell’s bill to authorize a casino in Tysons Corner.

                              Letter: Solar canopies over parking lots are a win-win

                              Letter: Solar canopies over parking lots are a win-win

                              Michael Shank’s Feb. 7 column ("Despite assault on clean energy, the future remains bright for solar") notes that location choices for solar power are critical. The recently passed bill promoting solar canopies over large parking lots (House Bill 2037, sponsored by Del. David Bulova, D-Fairfax) is an excellent step to address this issue.

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