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Scrutiny rises of utilities’ power projections for data centers

Scrutiny rises of utilities’ power projections for data centers

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The forecasts are eye-popping: utilities saying they’ll need two or three times more electricity within a few years to power massive new data centers that are feeding a fast...

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Grocery stores are anxious for customers to get SNAP benefits restored

Grocery stores are anxious for customers to get SNAP benefits restored

A little more than a year ago, Ryan Sprankle welcomed President Donald Trump to one of the three grocery stores his family owns near Pittsburgh. Trump was on the campaign trail; they talked about ...

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Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats

Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s first weekend session since the beginning of the shutdown yielded few signs of progress Saturday as Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s wish for a quick vote never m...

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FAA to list airports getting reduced flights during the shutdown

FAA to list airports getting reduced flights during the shutdown

Travelers through some of the busiest U.S. airports can expect to learn Thursday whether they’ll see fewer flights as the government shutdown drags into a second month. The Federal Aviation Admini...

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Stalemate on government shutdown set to drag into sixth week

Stalemate on government shutdown set to drag into sixth week

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats to reopen the government, making clear that he has no plans to negotiate as the government shutdown will soon ente...

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Instacart, DoorDash among companies offering discounts to SNAP recipients

Instacart, DoorDash among companies offering discounts to SNAP recipients

Instacart said Friday it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off food aid payments. Instacart said any c...

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