Wind turbines operate at Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm, off the coast of Massachusetts, on July 19, 2025. - Carolyn Kaster/AP

Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality

Electricity costs are climbing nearly everywhere in the United States. But, in recent months, the Trump administration has framed the problem as one impacting only blue states. While several blue states like California, Massachusetts and Hawaii do indeed have some of the highest electricity rates in the country, federal data shows that electricity prices are…

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Resident Leandra Nash contends, "(Data centers) see us as a dumping ground," during a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in the Dickson City Borough Building. (FRANK WILKES LESNEFSKY / STAFF PHOTO)

Dickson City residents overwhelmingly oppose data centers at public hearing

DICKSON CITY — Residents overwhelmingly opposed the notion of data centers on the mountain above Business Route 6 during a public hearing Tuesday night where borough officials and the community pressed a data center developer for information. A standing-room-only crowd of at least 200 concerned residents packed Dickson City’s council chambers for a public hearing…

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    China’s DeepSeek Uses Banned Nvidia Chips for AI Model, Report Says

    (Bloomberg) — Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has relied on Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) chips that are banned in the country to develop an upcoming AI model, according to a new report in The Information. Nvidia’s Blackwell chips were smuggled into China through countries that permitted their sale, The Information reported, citing unnamed sources. More specifically,…

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    What to watch this week

    What to watch this week

    As November wraps up, a holiday-shortened week of trading, courtesy of Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, will greet investors who continue to wrestle with the fallout from Nvidia’s (NVDA) blockbuster earnings report alongside flagging confidence in the overall AI-driven market. On Friday, markets capped a roller-coaster week with daily gains but weekly losses, as the…

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    Oracle's AI Strategy Shake-Up Sparks Market Jitters As Shares Plunge 25%

    Oracle’s AI Strategy Shake-Up Sparks Market Jitters As Shares Plunge 25%

    Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) has seen a significant market reaction following its bold shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), resulting in a 25% drop in shares over the past month. What Happened: Oracle’s ambitious entry into the AI sector, fueled by substantial borrowing, has caused unease on Wall Street. The tech behemoth has pledged to invest hundreds of…

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