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Those big data centers being built for artificial intelligence firms are in bad odor nationwide.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“You should basically pay off your debt in good times and borrow in bad times and keep your taxes relatively smooth,” Phelan said External link about the legislation’s effects on the debt.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
In granting the motion, however, Ohta said he found no objective evidence that the district attorney’s office was dismissing the case in bad faith.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Even tourism, which the regime has tried to hype since the 1990s, is in bad shape.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“Look,” I say finally, “if he’s in bad shape, let me talk to August or Uncle Al and see if we can get a doctor out in Dubuque.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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