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Overcoming an energy moratorium Ireland is one of two European countries to have enforced a moratorium on new data center applications as the energy-intensive facilities put pressure on the nation’s grid.—
April Roach,Gaelle Legrand,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026 -
The company later expanded globally, providing voting machines and other technology to help carry out elections in 25 countries, from Argentina to Zambia.—
JOSHUA GOODMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Around her, other contestants do the same, each walking in attire connected to their own hometowns and histories, transforming the Miss Mexico Detroit pageant into a space where culture, identity and belonging take center stage.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Most are minor celebrities nationwide, and all enjoy incredible fandom in their hometowns.—
Megan Schrader,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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