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Nick Phillips, with Applied Digital, said the tax exemption ban effectively boxes out data centers from building in South Dakota.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026 -
The rich Redfellows get dispatched one by one in scenes that are fun but empty — neither cathartic nor comic, simply boxes to be checked off to great big poundings of thunder and harpsichords.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Vilnius is consistently ranked among the most affordable capitals in Europe, with cheap flights from major hubs, budget-friendly accommodation, and a food scene that punches well above its price point.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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It’s consistently ranked among the most affordable capitals in Europe, with cheap flights from major hubs, budget-friendly accommodation, and a food scene that punches well above its price point.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bonta’s move from the deep-blue state of California adds to the political backdrop swirling around big business, particularly Big Media at a time when President Trump himself regularly bashes mainstream entertainment and news outlets.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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Trump says America 'is back,' but bashes Dems Most presidents strive for an upbeat tone, assuring Americans that things are swell in the country.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Spars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spars. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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