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Eric Pinson, manager and resident of the Lock 24 RV Park and Campground, one of two such locations he manages in the area, looks over the business' electric bills, at his home at the campground in Racine, Ohio, this March.

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Business News, Nation & World

May 19, 2026

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

By MARC LEVY Associated Press

HARRISBURG (AP) — The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growin...

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HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania has sued an artificial intelligence chatbot maker, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and are...

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HARRISBURG – Artificial intelligence is bringing about "the most consequential moment of change in human history" and Pennsylvania is well positioned ...

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Steelers OC is glad Rodgers is back on his side after years apart

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May 19, 2026

When Aaron Rodgers showed up for the opening of OTAs on Monday, it was the first time Brian Angelichio had seen him since Rodgers sliced up the Minnes...

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