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Economy depends on confidence

The Trump administration stands on the cusp of something potentially transformative. If President Donald Trump succeeds in unleashing a new era of energy abundance and securing America’s leadership in artificial intelligence, the economic gains will be profound. Lower energy costs, faster innovation and greater industrial dynamism would provide a powerful tailwind to American productivity and growth. But if the president continues to treat disagreement as disloyalty -- especially from vital, independent agencies such as the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Congressional Budget ...

Israel grapples with ‘armchair generals’

Armchair generals are in great abundance these days. Some of them are retired, and they become talking heads on the networks. Others are just ordinary citizens who think they know better than those actually serving in the foxholes. Israel is now under enormous international pressure due to the claims of starving Palestinian Arabs in Gaza. The truth is not entirely clear, but sometimes the truth is irrelevant when the cauldron of misinformation boils over. There is no doubt that the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, was shocked and exacerbated by the October 7, 2023, ...

Cryptomining’s energy needs a clear disadvantage

What the heck is going on in Pennsylvania? On July 15th, Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University hosted a Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit which, behind all its star-powered hype, was essentially a branding exercise. Pennsylvania, apparently tired of being Energy Producer Number Two, is now positioning itself to “dominate” in the field of data center construction, eager to use the over $90 billion it has been promised, for construction of the computers needed to operate AI and crypto-mining operations – as well as the dirty energy facilities it will take to run ...

Looking ahead to the 2025 Little League World Series

Citizens and business owners of Williamsport! We are less than a month away from The Little League World Series! Our fair City of Williamsport will enjoy quite the rush of tourism during the whole month of August. I’d like to offer a gentle reminder that now is the time to ensure all sprinkler systems, fire alarms, smoke detectors and other fire related safety systems have been inspected and are functioning as intended. It is time to put fresh batteries in exit and emergency lighting and ensure all exit doors are operating effectively. Remember to adhere to your occupancy limit and ...

Diapers, asbestos and antisemitism: Welcome to Philly schools

“I believe every child of God deserves a shot here in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said on Fox News in 2023. “And one of the best ways we can guarantee their success is making sure every child has a quality education.” Unfortunately, not every child of God receives a quality education in Pennsylvania, especially in Philadelphia. In fact, Philly children have endured much worse, including no bathroom breaks and rampant antisemitism. The district’s academic record has been notoriously atrocious. More than half of Philadelphia’s student ...

Examining myths and misinformation about Medicaid

Gov. Josh Shapiro isn’t pleased with the recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). “Pennsylvania got screwed,” he recently told a crowd in York, Pa., citing his concerns about how the bill “slashed Medicaid.” Contrary to the governor’s claim, Medicaid will still grow. Undoubtedly, the program’s baseline will shrink when OBBB goes into effect. However, the Congressional Budget Office found that federal Medicaid spending will still grow by 50 percent over the next decade. Only in the world of politics can a multibillion-dollar spending increase be called “a ...