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Published 1 hour agoA startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah
Valar Atomics wants to place over 450 reactors on more than 9,500 acres in Utah to power a huge data center project.
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Published September 25‘Buy American’ rules are slowing affordable housing construction
The rules are slowing affordable housing construction at a time when there’s a growing need for it.
Broadband Upgrades Continue in Wyoming County
TUNKHANNOCK – Residents in Wyoming County will soon see improvements to their internet and phone service thanks to a $4.8 million communications grant from the federal government. The grant was awarde... We're sorry! An online subscription is required to access this content.…
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Published September 22Louisiana residents raise concerns about SpaceX launch site
Residents in Louisiana near SpaceX's next launch site are concerned about the project's impact on the environment and say they were kept in the dark about the deal.
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Published September 20Thousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site
State officials say the new SpaceX site will be a $100 billion investment and launch thousands of rockets. Lawmakers helped ease regulations and negotiations were covered under nondisclosure agreements.
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Published September 17Controversial Delaware port project breaks ground amid health concerns
Delaware officials are breaking ground on a new terminal at the state's port despite ongoing legal challenges. WHYY's Sarah Mueller tells us more.
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Published September 15Get ready for yet another cost when buying a home: Junk fees
Some real estate agents and researchers say home buyers and sellers should not pay this out-of-pocket fee.
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Published September 14Scranton Opens Improved Grace Street Park
Scranton Mayor Paige G. Cognetti led a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, Mon., Sept. 14, at the recently reopened Grace Street Park, 400 Grace Street, in the City’s Plot section. The project …
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Published September 11Data centers' growing footprint have a varying effect on property values
As data centers go up in American communities, homeowners and realtors have feared they could lower property values. A new report finds the effects vary widely.