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Opinion

Halt the surge in AI data centers with national moratorium | Mitch Jones

Halt the surge in AI data centers with national moratorium | Mitch Jones

    Gasoline prices have increased more than $1 a gallon during the last month, as President Donald Trump’s war with Iran continues. As a result, many consumer staples that rely on diesel-fueled trucks to reach store shelves are more costly. Food prices are climbing, in part due to a logjam of g…

    Pausing data centers in US would be gift to China | Donald Kimball

    Pausing data centers in US would be gift to China | Donald Kimball

      As the use of artificial intelligence accelerates, several state legislatures and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are calling for a pause on the development of AI data centers. They worry about lost jobs for working people and the potential dangers of superintelligence.

      Gary Varvel for Apr 03, 2026

      Gary Varvel for Apr 03, 2026

        How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere | E.J. Antoni

        How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere | E.J. Antoni

          Gas and diesel prices have soared since the start of the Iran war. But the situation could get worse later this year because of ethanol requirements and problems with fertilizer supply chains.

          Trump library looks garish, even by Miami standards | Miami Herald

          Trump library looks garish, even by Miami standards | Miami Herald

            Tower to dwarf building honoring immigrant history with golden statue, jumbo screens

            I have a car that drives itself; you should have one, too | John M. Crisp:

            I have a car that drives itself; you should have one, too | John M. Crisp:

              No one has ever accused me of being overly eager to adopt emerging technologies.

              Gary Varvel for Apr 02, 2026

              Gary Varvel for Apr 02, 2026

                Trump blames Iran for gas price spike

                Trump blames Iran for gas price spike

                  Trump blames Iran for gas price spike, says US has 'plenty' of oil

                  Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

                  Have we forgotten how to live with reverence? | The Ethical Life podcast

                    Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.

                    A crackdown on Dreamers is a crackdown on the American Dream | Mary Ellen Klas

                    A crackdown on Dreamers is a crackdown on the American Dream | Mary Ellen Klas

                      As a high-achieving college kid, Alex Vallejo wasn’t surprised by the kind of young people he met at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers’ national conference in Salt Lake City three years ago.

                      $100,000 in Social Security benefits is too much | Allison Schrager

                      $100,000 in Social Security benefits is too much | Allison Schrager

                        When someone says a retiree is “living off Social Security,” it’s not usually $100,000 a year. But some U.S. retired couples will be receiving that much in a few years — and a proposal to cap their benefit at that amount has started a painful and much-needed conversation about who should get government benefits and how much.

                        The fallout of California’s minimum wage folly | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                        The fallout of California’s minimum wage folly | Las Vegas Review-Journal

                          Some things in life are difficult. Predicting the negative consequences of exorbitant and rapid minimum wage hikes isn’t one of them.

                          Pete Hegseth’s holy war | Philadelphia Inquirer

                          Pete Hegseth’s holy war | Philadelphia Inquirer

                            As President Donald Trump’s war with Iran grows more volatile by the day, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bloodthirst and proselytizing risks spinning the conflagration further out of control.

                            Pope Leo Urges Trump to Seek a Rapid Exit Strategy to the War in Iran.

                            Pope Leo Urges Trump to Seek a Rapid Exit Strategy to the War in Iran.

                              Speaking from his holiday residence in Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff expressed hope that the U.S. president is actively looking for an “off-ramp” to reduce violence

                              Editorials

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                              God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                              God save the king? Anarchy in the U.S.A.?

                              The Nonpareil writes in an editorial that the Sex Pistols would call this a ‘fascist regime,’ but scholars debating the terms "kleptocracy" versus "oligarchy."

                              St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                              St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                              Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                              New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                              New reports look at sex discrimination in the labor market and gender-affirming care for minors | Utterly Moderate podcast

                              Progress is being made in combatting sex discrimination in the workforce, but there are concerns gender-affirming care for minors. Learn more on the Utterly Moderate podcast.

                              Columnists

                              Halt the surge in AI data centers with national moratorium | Mitch Jones

                              Halt the surge in AI data centers with national moratorium | Mitch Jones

                              Gasoline prices have increased more than $1 a gallon during the last month, as President Donald Trump’s war with Iran continues. As a result, many consumer staples that rely on diesel-fueled trucks to reach store shelves are more costly. Food prices are climbing, in part due to a logjam of global fertilizer supply -- nearly a third of which depends on the Strait of Hormuz for transit to farmers worldwide.

                              Pausing data centers in US would be gift to China | Donald Kimball

                              Pausing data centers in US would be gift to China | Donald Kimball

                              As the use of artificial intelligence accelerates, several state legislatures and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are calling for a pause on the development of AI data centers. They worry about lost jobs for working people and the potential dangers of superintelligence.

                              How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere | E.J. Antoni

                              How the White House can cut prices at the pump — and elsewhere | E.J. Antoni

                              Gas and diesel prices have soared since the start of the Iran war. But the situation could get worse later this year because of ethanol requirements and problems with fertilizer supply chains.

                              Trump library looks garish, even by Miami standards | Miami Herald

                              Trump library looks garish, even by Miami standards | Miami Herald

                              Tower to dwarf building honoring immigrant history with golden statue, jumbo screens

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                              Gary Varvel for Mar 30, 2026

                              Gary Varvel for Mar 30, 2026

                              Halt the surge in AI data centers with national moratorium | Mitch Jones

                              Halt the surge in AI data centers with national moratorium | Mitch Jones

                              Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Shopping

                              Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                              Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                              Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                              Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                              Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                              Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                              Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                              Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                              Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                              Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                              Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                              Letters to the Editor

                              Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                              Letter writer says we can do more to prevent climate change this Earth Day

                              "This Earth Day should be recognized as a time to begin the concerted effort to make our home planet ... healthier. Without a healthy planet, nothing else can be sustainable."

                              Letter to the editor

                              Bring wind energy to Fremont County

                              Letter to the editor

                              Shenandoah has the nicest people

                              Letter to the Editor

                              Fly Iowa creates memorable day for Clarinda

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