How Did This State Become the Data Center Capital of the World?

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By By Dan Gearino, Charles PaullinOct 26, 2025, 5:00 am278 ptsTop
From America Online to the rise of AI, Virginia has been good for an industry now transforming the economy and grid. Has the industry returned the favor? By Dan Gearino, Charles Paullin ASHBURN, Va.—Driving up the six-lane Route 28 in Loudoun County, Virginia, there’s a dark blue one on the left. Further up…

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