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Trump Mocks Data-Center Opponents as Wanting to Stay ‘Backwards and Poor’

The giant computing sites that power A.I. are increasingly opposed by communities across the country, a signal of voters’ concern about a changing economy.

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A 1,000-acre data center for Meta under construction in El Paso, Texas, in May. Polling shows most Americans oppose the proliferation of data centers in their communities.
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At Trump’s IndyCar Race, a V.I.P. Invitation Became a Diplomatic Snub

Foreign ambassadors were promised free food and drinks, misting fans and shaded seats during the event. Then some of them were uninvited.

© Anna Rose Layden for The New York Times

White House staff members watch the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the National Mall last week. Some ambassadors were uninvited.
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In a Big Year for Progressives, Here’s Why These Moderates Won Their Primaries

At times this year, the Democratic Party’s centrist wing has felt under siege from the left. But it has won several tough primaries recently.

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David Crowley, left, a Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin, and Representative Jared Moskowitz, who is running for re-election in Florida. Both prevailed in their primaries.
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