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Skeptics have pointed to a sharp deceleration in Red Hat’s growth, which fell to just 8% by the end of 2025 from 14% in the middle of last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Skeptics argued that once a piano hammer strikes a string, the resulting tone is determined almost entirely by the instrument itself.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Skeptics of space-based data centers have said the economics don’t quite make sense yet.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Skeptics could argue that there’s one sure piece of evidence that God doesn’t exist: Amanda Seyfried getting snubbed for her rapturous turn as 18th century Shaker leader Ann Lee.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Skeptics cheered, encouraged that one of the celebrated Fox sisters might finally tell the truth.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock