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Bill Shein

Bill Shein is the founder and editor of The Berkshire Argus.

Prime Day: The Final Segmentation

Prime Day: The Final Segmentation

“No, Amazon Prime Day is not a religious holiday. It’s an annual sales event created by Amazon for its Prime members. While it’s become a major shopping event, it doesn’t have any religious significance.”—Google Gemini A.I., in response to the question, “Is Amazon Prime Day

The Uncertainty Machine: A Story of PCBs, Cancer, and Doubt

The Uncertainty Machine: A Story of PCBs, Cancer, and Doubt

Concerned about PCB exposure and cancer, in January 2021, members of the Pittsfield City Council asked the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for an updated cancer-incidence study. After more than four years, they're still waiting. But when results are finally released, will they even matter?