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September 17, 2026

AI may reverse political polarization. Don’t get excited yet

By STEPHEN MIHM Bloomberg Opinion

NEW YORK (TNS) — Political polarization has become so extreme that when Democrats and Republicans ...

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The unreality of the Republican midterm convention

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September 17, 2026

WASHINGTON. (TNS) — The Roman poet Juvenal used the Latin phrase for “bread and circuses” to describe the distractions used by First Century Roman rul...

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U.S. House passes bill meant to offset data center energy costs

By THERESE BOUDREAUX The Center Square

September 17, 2026

(The Center Square) – The U.S. House nearly unanimously passed a bill Wednesday night aimed at shielding ordinary Americans from electricity price hik...

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Local oil purchasers decrease prices

September 17, 2026

Two local oil purchasers have decreased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Wednesday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil P...

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September 17, 2026

WELLSVILLE, N.Y. — Northern Lights Enterprises is celebrating one year of growth with Trapp Fragrances, marking a milestone year for the fragrance bra...

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September 17, 2026

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