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Many voters blame AI data centers for rising electricity costs

A significant number of American voters are blaming AI data centers for rising energy costs across the country, a new poll reveals.
In bid for voter data, Trump’s DOJ lays groundwork to undermine confidence in midterms
The U.S. Department of Justice has begun connecting its push to obtain sensitive personal data on millions of voters to whether the upcoming midterm elections will be fair and secure, laying the groundwork for the Trump administration to potentially cast doubt on the results.
Veterans who depend on mental health care keep losing their therapists under Trump
As Jason Beaman recounts his long slog searching for mental health therapy last year, he sounds defeated.
No easy answers for senators grappling with college sports pay
A U.S. Senate panel last Tuesday added to the fierce debate over compensation for student-athletes, with senators and experts agreeing the current system wasn’t working but with different ideas for a path forward.
On one-year anniversary, Democrats decry dismantling of Department of Education
U.S. Senate Democrats and education advocates last Wednesday marked one year since the U.S. Department of Education initiated sweeping mass layoffs.
Groundbreaking ceremony planned for WC’s Jenna Parlette Running Center
Legendary Wilmington College Coach Jerry Scheve designated the construction of the Jenna Parlette Running Center as the centerpiece of his $23 million gift, much of which focuses on the pursuit of athletic excellence at WC. The new indoor track will take a step closer to becoming a reality on April 3, when the College hosts a public groundbreaking ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in the area off Elm Street between Herman Court and Williams Stadium.
Nearly half of Ohio’s renters are paying more than they can afford on rent, new report shows
A new report shows nearly half of Ohio’s 1.58 million renters are paying more than they can afford on rent. Ohio also has a shortage of 266,000 affordable and available rental units, the report shows.
Premier Showmen 4-H Club elects officers
The Premier Showmen 4-H Club held its 2026 officer elections on March 8, 2026.
Former Lawrence County Health Department employee sentenced
Elizabeth Sergent’s sentence included ordered restitution of $1,607, which included audit costs; 60 months of community control; and 80 hours of community service after she pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count of theft in Jackson County Municipal Court.
Poll: More than a third of American voters don't trust U.S. power grid
The Energy Department’s models predicted as much as 800 outage hours per year. Recent winter storms have led Energy Secretary Chris Wright to call on grid operators to use backup generation resources at data centers across the country.
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