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Pennsylvania crash: One killed in ‘violent’ collision between Cessna 150 and police helicopter

The pilot of a Cessna 150 plane was killed when the aircraft collided with a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter near a runway at a small airport in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, authorities said.

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Josh Shapiro Says He Won't Let Big Tech's Lawyers Bully Pennsylvanians, Signs Executive Order Imposing 'Nation's Strictest' AI Data Center Protections

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) has tightened the rules for AI data centers, requiring developers to meet strict energy, environmental and transparency standards and secure local approval before projects can move forward.

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Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers

More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers, as the midterm elections near and public opinion sours on the energy-hungry behemoths

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AOC, Buttigieg, Newsom all appear to be running for president. But should they be?

ANALYSIS: Kamala Harris is the frontrunner, Josh Shapiro is in the hunt, and AOC has a tough choice ahead. Eric Garcia weighs in on the invisible presidential primary

The Independent UK

The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028

Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun.

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In Pennsylvania, the Data Center Wars Hit the Ballot Box

Voters angry about rising electricity bills have turned the fight over powering AI into the defining issue of the state's 2026 elections.

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4 gubernatorial races that could affect the House majority

ANALYSIS — Four years ago, Republicans complained that Pennsylvania gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano torpedoed their downballot efforts in key House races across the commonwealth. This time around, GOP nominee Stacy Garrity isn’t polling any better, again complicating House Republican campaigns in the Keystone State. And Pennsylvania is just one of…

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Trump’s grip on Congress could come down to one battleground state

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries launched the party’s "Fighting for an Affordable America" agenda on Sunday

The Independent UK

Gov. Shapiro Walks a Fine Line on Climate; His Opponent Just Wants to Drill.

As cash flows into Pennsylvania governor's race, ethical questions over Stacy Garrity's fracking income loom.

Capital & Main

Connecticut treasurer race centers on ESG investing

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

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Critics Blast Donald Trump as 'Worst Ever' After He Curses Out Successors on Live Television

Donald Trump's speech at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit sparked criticism as he boasted about investment pledges, prompting online detractors to question his presidential legacy.

International Business Times UK

White House report says Smithsonian leadership ‘cannot be trusted’ with America’s story

The report comes in the midst of Trump’s aggressive campaign to overhaul some of Washington's most sacred cultural and historic institutions

The Independent UK

Republican governor who wrote Ohio’s death penalty law calls to scrap executions

"I no longer believe the death penalty is a deterrent to murder," the 79-year-old governor declared during a news conference

The Independent UK

How the fight over US datacenters is scrambling this state’s politics: ‘We don’t want it’

Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s governor, squares off with state lawmakers over the facilities powering an AI boom

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In five states, 2026 gubernatorial or state legislative races will determine who becomes the next top election official

Twenty-six states are holding elections for secretary of state in November. While these states hold direct elections for the office, nine out of the 12 states in which the governor or legislature appoints the secretary of state will hold respective gubernatorial or state legislative elections in 2026. In five of…

The Conversation

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust

In May 2026, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration filed suit against Character Technologies Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot platform Character.AI. A state investigation found that a chatbot character named “Emilie” claimed to have a medical degree, seven years of practice and a Pennsylvania medical license – and was…

The Independent UK

Pa. can move ahead with broadband expansion after feds back down on wage dispute

Federal officials have cleared Pennsylvania to spend over $700 million to expand high-speed internet in rural areas

The Guardian - US

Pennsylvania primaries spotlight key races for Democrats to retake House

Democrats see four districts as essential in midterms bid to retake House as 16 representatives seek re-election

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Matchups for 4 battleground House races are set in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Democrats on Tuesday picked their nominees for a handful of House races that could help determine control of the chamber this fall. Bob Brooks, a union leader and retired firefighter, won the Democratic primary to challenge freshman Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th District in what was the…

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'I’m going to make it my job to make sure that man never gets elected again for any office': Pennsylvania residents slam Governor Josh Shapiro as they hit back over being 'bulldozed' on AI data center concerns

Pennsylvania residents fiercely opposed expanding data center developments, accusing Governor Shapiro of prioritizing corporate growth over community well-being.

The Economic Times

Election Day PA Primary 2026 results, winners: Who are on ballot in Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon? Key races to watch out

Election Day 2026: Pennsylvania and will host races that are expected to play a critical role in determining control of the U.S. Senate and House, while Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky and Oregon will also hold lower-profile contests.

The Economic Times

After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028

Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively engaging in early-voting states. While no one has formally declared, the field is beginning to take shape, with potential contenders like Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg making early moves.

The Independent UK

Tuesday’s primary vote will help determine more than control of Congress. It can have a lasting impact on the nation

ANALYSIS: Races in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Georgia might determine control of the House, Senate - and maybe the future of the White House, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits

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Pennsylvania residents complain they are being 'bulldozed' over AI data center concerns — lambast Gov. Shapiro in two-hour town hall, say he is losing support base

Pennsylvania residents blame Governor Josh Shapiro for the large number of data center projects in the state, despite his efforts to introduce policies that will balance development with the welfare of the people.

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