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Increasing module efficiency and expanding manufacturing capacity play complementary roles in reducing costs of metal halide perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules, according to researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Each cost lever can play a similar role depending on a manufacturer's ability to scale up and improve module performance.

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4 hours ago Silicon Valley Sickos: Airbnb Tells Customer Los Angeles Wildfires Don't Count as 'Major Disruptive Event'

An Airbnb customer claims the company refused to rebook her Los Angeles stay amid raging wildfires that spread due to extreme winds, causing historic destruction of homes and displacing tens of thousands of people. According to the Silicon Valley giant, the wildfires raging throughout Los Angeles are not a "major disruptive event." The post prompted many to share their own Airbnb horror stories. The post Silicon Valley Sickos: Airbnb Tells Customer Los Angeles Wildfires Don’t Count as ‘Major Disruptive Event’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago LA fires updates: Sports teams, athletes and games affected by Los Angeles wildfires

LA fires updates: Sports teams, athletes and games affected by Los Angeles wildfires  USA TODAY

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39 minutes ago Powerful winds fueling the California wildfires are expected through Friday

Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as the National Weather Service warns that powerful winds and low humidity will increase the risk of fire.

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27 hours ago Ukrainian hackers take credit for hacking Russian ISP that wiped out servers and caused internet outages

The Russian ISP blamed the Ukrainian hackers for causing a "complete failure" across its internet infrastructure. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago BRETT TOLMAN: New York legal lawfare circus against Trump is Constitutional threat that must be dismissed

The broader consequences of the New York case against Trump are about more than any one individual: it’s a litmus test for the health of our criminal justice system.

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4 hours ago Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down on 'Tonight Show,' Pledges $1 Million to L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts: 'It’s F**king Gnarly'

In an appearance on The Tonight Show on Wednesday night, actress Jamie Lee Curtis teared up over the devastation caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas this week. The post Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down on ‘Tonight Show,’ Pledges $1 Million to L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts: ‘It’s F**king Gnarly’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 hours ago Women's basketball team cancels game alleging transgender player abuse, Christian opponent denies allegations

A women's college basketball team in Vancouver, Canada, is refusing to play a Christian university's team over alleged abuse against a trans athlete

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49 minutes ago Los Angeles area wildfires live updates: Death toll expected to rise as fires rage

Los Angeles area wildfires live updates: Death toll expected to rise as fires rage  The Associated Press

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6 hours ago Karen Bass' 2021 tweet comes back to haunt her as LA residents demand accountability

LA Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being in Ghana while her city battled wildfires this week. A 2021 social media message attacking Sen. Ted Cruz is now coming back to haunt her.

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8 hours ago Spend your Christmas money on these 10 incredible deals during Amazon's winter sale

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45 hours ago Palisades fire Los Angeles live updates: Wildfire grows in California as powerful winds fan flames

Palisades fire Los Angeles live updates: Wildfire grows in California as powerful winds fan flames  BBC.com

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62 minutes ago LIVE: Thousands flee as deadly California wildfires spread: ABC News Live

24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

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6 hours ago Sen. Adam Schiff scolds Trump to be a unifier in response to LA wildfires

Sen. Adam Schiff scolded Donald Trump on Wednesday amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires and said the president-elect needed to view the victims as Americans.

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27 hours ago Los Angeles wildfire LIVE Updates: J.P. Morgan estimates insured losses from wildfires could reach $10 billion | Today News

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE Updates: J.P. Morgan estimates insured losses from wildfires could reach $10 billion | Today News  Mint

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87 minutes ago Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Eugene Levy, & More Stars Whose Homes Were Destroyed In The Devastating California Wildfires

It has been a heartbreaking week for many residents of Southern California this week. Wildfires have been running rampant throughout the Pacific Palisades and other areas around Los Angeles, doing countless millions in damage. Many of the homes known to have been destroyed belonged to some of the most beloved stars, too. Paris Hilton, Anna [...] Read More... The post Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Eugene Levy, & More Stars Whose Homes Were Destroyed In The Devastating California Wildfires appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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8 hours ago Mexican president hits back at Trump, suggests new name for United States

Mexican president hits back at Trump, suggests new name for United States  Hindustan Times

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98 minutes ago Los Angeles wildfires devastated Malibu, Altadena and more. See the before

Los Angeles wildfires devastated Malibu, Altadena and more. See the before-and-after photos.  CBS News

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8 hours ago Donald Trump Jr. finds way to blame Ukraine for spread of Los Angeles wildfires

Donald Trump Jr. finds way to blame Ukraine for spread of Los Angeles wildfires  POLITICO Europe

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1 hour ago Live updates: Los Angeles wildfire death toll unknown as Palisades, Sunset, Eaton fires remain uncontained

Live updates: Los Angeles wildfire death toll unknown as Palisades, Sunset, Eaton fires remain uncontained  CNN

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10 hours ago 5 things to know for Jan. 9: Los Angeles wildfires, Carter funeral, Presidential immunity, School safety, Winter virus season

5 things to know for Jan. 9: Los Angeles wildfires, Carter funeral, Presidential immunity, School safety, Winter virus season  CNN

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1 hour ago California Wildfire Live Updates: Sunset Fire Fully Contained In Hollywood Hills—As Palisades, Eaton Fires Still Burn

California Wildfire Live Updates: Sunset Fire Fully Contained In Hollywood Hills—As Palisades, Eaton Fires Still Burn  Forbes

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11 hours ago Government mismanagement, not climate change, is to blame for California's destructive wildfires

Politicians are trying to pin California's wildfires on climate change, instead of the government policies that are contributing to them.

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2 hours ago PHOTOS: Washington firefighters head out to help with devastating California wildfires

PHOTOS: Washington firefighters head out to help with devastating California wildfires  KIRO Seattle

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11 hours ago LA Mayor Karen Bass in 2021 Bashed Ted Cruz for Being out of Texas During Hurricane

Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass, who is now under fire for being in Ghana as wildfires spread across her city, once bashed Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for being out of state when Hurricane Beryl hit Texas in 2021. The post LA Mayor Karen Bass in 2021 Bashed Ted Cruz for Being out of Texas During Hurricane appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago US swimmer Gary Hall Jr loses Olympic gold medals in California wildfires: ‘Something I can live without’

Olympic gold medalist Gary Hall Jr. revealed in an interview this week that he lost all of his belongings, including his medals, after his home burned down in the California wildfires.

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11 hours ago Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids

A new study suggests a link between high levels of fluoride and lowered IQ. It's heating up arguments over fluoridating drinking water, which dentists say is critical for protecting teeth.

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2 hours ago Powerful fire union that was neutral in 2024 backs Noem for DHS as California wildfires rage

The International Association of Firefighters endorsed Gov. Kristi Noem for DHS secretary as California fires rage, which notably follows its neutral 2024 presidential position.

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12 hours ago Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit, amid California wildfires

President Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the response to devastating fires raging in California

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2 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires latest: Nearly 180,000 people under evacuation orders, county sheriff says

Los Angeles wildfires latest: Nearly 180,000 people under evacuation orders, county sheriff says  CNBC

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17 hours ago Newsom hits back at Trump wildfire comments, says Biden did not ‘play politics’

Newsom hits back at Trump wildfire comments, says Biden did not ‘play politics’  The Hill

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2 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Death toll expected to rise as fires rage through Los Angeles

California wildfires live updates: Death toll expected to rise as fires rage through Los Angeles  The Associated Press

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18 hours ago As L.A. burns, Trump blames Newsom — and California governor pushes back

As L.A. burns, Trump blames Newsom — and California governor pushes back  The Washington Post

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2 hours ago Lakers vs. Hornets Postponed Due to Los Angeles Wildfires; Game Will be Rescheduled

Lakers vs. Hornets Postponed Due to Los Angeles Wildfires; Game Will be Rescheduled  Bleacher Report

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20 hours ago Penn State's James Franklin jabs at Notre Dame ahead of CFP matchup: 'Everybody should be in a conference'

Before taking on Notre Dame, Penn State head coach James Franklin said he disagrees with the team's independent status, suggesting every team should compete in a conference.

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3 hours ago LA fires updates: Lakers game postponed, more teams affected by Los Angeles wildfires

LA fires updates: Lakers game postponed, more teams affected by Los Angeles wildfires  USA TODAY

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20 hours ago 'He is the blame for this': Trump points finger at Newsom for wildfires

"He is the blame for this," Trump wrote about Newsom on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, but Newsom's office called that "fiction."

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3 hours ago Jean Smart pushes TV networks not to air Hollywood award shows, donate the money to fire relief instead

Jean Smart pleaded with television networks not to air upcoming award shows as wildfires burn around the Los Angeles County. Smart won an award during Sunday's Golden Globes.

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21 hours ago Trump blames Newsom, Biden for California wildfires with disputed evidence

"He is the blame for this," Trump wrote about Newsom on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, but Newsom's office called that "fiction."

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3 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Lakers game postponed, NFL contingency plans as coaches, athletes are impacted by fires

Los Angeles wildfires: Lakers game postponed, NFL contingency plans as coaches, athletes are impacted by fires  Yahoo Sports

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21 hours ago The LiberLive C1 stringless instrument isn’t a guitar, and that’s fine

I’m old enough to remember musicians getting angry over Guitar Hero. But they always seemed to be missing the point. Nobody was seriously suggesting that a video game controller would replace an instrument that’s been going strong since the 15th century. Guitar Hero was a fun game, and if it persuaded a new generation to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago LIVE: Death toll expected to rise as wildfires rage in California: ABC News Live

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21 hours ago Report: Los Angeles Fire Department 'Prioritized DEI Over Saving Lives'

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has used their precious time and funds to attend LGBTQ Pride events and to hold Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training seminars under the leadership of its first female chief, prompting backlash as the department struggles to fight devastating wildfires. The post Report: Los Angeles Fire Department ‘Prioritized DEI Over Saving Lives’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Photos: See the California wildfires' destructive force, in satellite images

Satellite images show the extent of devastation from multiple wildfires burning in Los Angeles County after one day. The fires have killed at least five people and destroyed thousands of structures.

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21 hours ago Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon Charon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss

Charon is large in size relative to Pluto, and is locked in a tight orbit with the dwarf planet. A new simulation suggests how it ended up there.

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3 hours ago Paris Hilton Left ‘Heartbroken’ After Watching Her Malibu Home ‘Burn To The Ground On Live TV’

Paris Hilton has shared some heartbreaking news. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the reality star revealed her home in Malibu burned “to the ground” in the devastating wildfires raging throughout multiple areas in Southern California this week — and she watched it all go down on live television. Awful. As you can imagine, Paris is [...] Read More... The post Paris Hilton Left ‘Heartbroken’ After Watching Her Malibu Home ‘Burn To The Ground On Live TV’ appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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23 hours ago Mexican president suggests renaming the United States after Trump’s Gulf of America threat

Mexican president suggests renaming the United States after Trump’s Gulf of America threat  New York Post

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4 hours ago Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation

Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation  The Associated Press

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