3 hours ago Washington state, federal agencies finalize agreement for tank waste cleanup at Hanford

Washington state, federal agencies finalize agreement for tank waste cleanup at Hanford  Northwest Public Broadcasting

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9 hours ago John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers' ability to repair tractors

The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.

Society

8 hours ago Loft Orbital lands a fresh $170 million after logging over $500 million of bookings

Loft Orbital has raised $170 million in Series C funding to grow its satellite and space missions as a service. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

4 hours ago Exclusive — LA Gov Landry: ‘Deep State’ Putting U.S, Lives at Risk Not Confirming Noem for DHS Right After NOLA New Years Terror

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, told Breitbart News exclusively that Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate need to stop playing games and confirm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as the next Secretary of Homeland Security as quickly as humanly possible, because American lives may quite literally be on the line. The post Exclusive — LA Gov Landry: ‘Deep State’ Putting U.S, Lives at Risk Not Confirming Noem for DHS Right After NOLA New Years Terror appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

27 hours ago SEC sues Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose Twitter acquisition on time

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday over an alleged securities violation relating to his acquisition of Twitter, now called X. The SEC claims Musk failed to disclose his 5% ownership stake of Twitter in a timely manner, violating federal securities law, according to a complaint filed in federal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

18 hours ago How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor

A private business has helped supercharge a controversial federal drug program. Patients and insurers have been left with big bills.

Science

5 hours ago Americans on TikTok Say 'Goodbye' to Their 'Personal Chinese Spy' in Viral Videos

American TikTok users are saying "goodbye" to their "personal Chinese spy" in viral videos trending on the Chinese social media platform mocking the app's potential ban in the United States this Sunday. The post Americans on TikTok Say ‘Goodbye’ to Their ‘Personal Chinese Spy’ in Viral Videos appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

6 hours ago California Dem Blames Climate Change for L.A. Wildfires in Energy Secretary Confirmation Hearing

Padilla attempted to pick apart Energy Secretary nominee Chris Wright over climate change during a confirmation hearing on Wednesday morning. The post California Dem Blames Climate Change for L.A. Wildfires in Energy Secretary Confirmation Hearing appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 hours ago Meta adds 200 megawatts of solar to its 12 gigawatt renewable portfolio

The news comes as tech companies ramp up their AI ambitions, adding data centers at a breakneck pace and boosting demand for power. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago New research helps eliminate dead zones in desalination technology and beyond

Engineers have found a way to eliminate the fluid flow "dead zones" that plague the types of electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination. The new technique uses a physics-based tapered flow channel design within electrodes that moves fluids quickly and efficiently, potentially requiring less energy than reverse osmosis techniques currently require.

Events

8 hours ago Report: Celtics receiving bids from potential buyers starting next week

The team's current owners are "pleased with the broad level of interest that has emerged." The post Report: Celtics receiving bids from potential buyers starting next week appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

9 hours ago Mexican cartel leader 'El Mayo' in plea talks in Brooklyn federal case: Prosecutor

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, 76, has pleaded not guilty to a slew of federal drug and weapons charges.

Events

9 hours ago Tesla to split $100M award for electric truck charging corridor in Illinois

Tesla, along with three other industry partners, quietly backed an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency application that won $100 million in funding to build electric truck charging stations across the state, TechCrunch has learned. The award was the biggest given out by the Biden Administration’s Federal Highway Administration last week in the second round of what’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 hours ago Nolte: Jon Stewart’s Stupid Meltdown Over ‘Conditional’ Federal Wildfire Aid Falls Flat

Former comedian Jon Stewart proved himself insulated and tone-deaf Monday as he raged against Republicans who want conditions attached to any federal wildfire aid sent to California. The post Nolte: Jon Stewart’s Stupid Meltdown Over ‘Conditional’ Federal Wildfire Aid Falls Flat appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

9 hours ago Trump energy nominee heckled by climate protesters, derided by Dem senator as 'enthusiast for fossil fuels'

Energy secretary nominee Chris Wright was questioned by members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday as climate protesters interrupted proceedings.

Politics

10 hours ago Son of man who was beaten and died in New York prison sues guards, officials

The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards has filed a federal lawsuit

Events

9 hours ago Government agencies concerned Trump inauguration 'potential target' for extremists: report

Agencies are concerned that violent extremists may be drawn to President-elect Trump's inauguration, particularly those with "election-related grievances," according to a new report.

Politics

11 hours ago What to know about RedNote, the Chinese app that American TikTokkers are flooding

With TikTok's days in the U.S. potentially numbered, many American users are moving to another Chinese social media app: RedNote, a heavily censored platform similar to Instagram. Here's what to know.

Events

10 hours ago Confirmation delays stack up for Trump nominees as paperwork lags in federal offices

Paperwork delays have forced some Trump confirmation hearings to be postponed, with Republicans blaming bureacracy.

Politics

11 hours ago Mass. woman dies after being hit by car at Ocean State Job Lot in R.I.

She was pronounced dead at Landmark Hospital shortly after the accident. The post Mass. woman dies after being hit by car at Ocean State Job Lot in R.I. appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

10 hours ago Trump’s pick for energy secretary rejects linking climate change and wildfires

Trump’s pick for energy secretary rejects linking climate change and wildfires  The Washington Post

Politics

13 hours ago Beloved Author Neil Gaiman Accused Of Horrific Abuse, Assault, & Torture Of Young Women

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Fans of Sandman, Good Omens, Coraline, American Gods, and more are devastated this week. The beloved author responsible for those works and many more has been accused of truly horrific behavior towards women. In a bombshell Vulture exposé, Neil Gaiman has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault, abuse, and torture. Not only that, his rock [...] Read More... The post Beloved Author Neil Gaiman Accused Of Horrific Abuse, Assault, & Torture Of Young Women -- Some In Front Of His Son! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

10 hours ago North Carolina man tried to board flight to join Islamic State group, authorities say

A North Carolina man was arrested after federal prosecutors say he tried to fly to Morocco to join the Islamic State group last month

Politics

15 hours ago Tennessee AG optimistic about SCOTUS case after 'radical gender ideology' reversal in lower court

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, optimistic after a Kentucky court ruling reversing Biden's Title IX, eyes potential success in his Supreme Court gender case.

Events

10 hours ago Seattle creates downtown climate innovation hub to bolster clean energy sector

Seattle creates downtown climate innovation hub to bolster clean energy sector  GeekWire

Politics

15 hours ago On Apache lands, progress in a long war against ticks and the disease they spread

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, the deadliest tick-borne disease in the U.S., is a big problem on tribal lands in the Southwest. A community-led response on Apache lands in Arizona is helping save lives.

Events

11 hours ago Are Biden and Trump at Odds on Global Energy Strategy? Maybe Not So Much.

When it comes to gas exports and competition with China, the two administrations share a similar vision, the top U.S. energy diplomat says.

Politics

18 hours ago Safety advocates fear Tesla will face less accountability for car crashes under Trump

With Tesla CEO Elon Musk backing President-elect Donald Trump, safety advocates fear the incoming administration is poised to scrap a federal crash reporting requirement that Tesla calls unfair.

Events

11 hours ago Climate Protesters Disrupt Confirmation Hearing for Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick

The confirmation hearing for Trump's Energy Secretary pick Chris Wright was interrupted at least five times within the first hour by raging, left-wing climate activists. The post Climate Protesters Disrupt Confirmation Hearing for Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

27 hours ago Former Northeastern University employee gets prison time for staging campus bomb hoax

Jason Duhaime, a former Northeastern University employee, was sentenced to a year in federal prison Monday after staging a bomb hoax in 2022 The post Former Northeastern University employee gets prison time for staging campus bomb hoax appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

13 hours ago US could deploy up to 84 GW of renewables on federal land by 2035: NREL

US could deploy up to 84 GW of renewables on federal land by 2035: NREL  Utility Dive

Politics

13 hours ago Floating solar panels in federally controlled reservoirs could power approximately 100 million homes a year

Federal reservoirs could help meet the country's solar energy needs, according to a study published in Solar Energy.

Politics

15 hours ago US consumer prices post largest gain in nine month in December on energy, food

US consumer prices post largest gain in nine month in December on energy, food  Reuters

Politics

15 hours ago Trump Energy Sec pick to share American 'energy dominance' vision at confirmation hearing: 'Agent for change'

Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, Trump's energy secretary nominee, is to outline his vision for American "energy dominance" at Senate confirmation hearing.

Politics

25 hours ago Biden says he's been carrying out ‘most aggressive climate agenda’ in history as he designates CA monuments

President Biden during his last week in office designated two national monuments, which will protect hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in California.

Politics

25 hours ago Mike Tomlin refutes claims Steelers are 'stuck,' pushes back against potential trade to different team

It has now been eight years since the Pittsburgh Steelers won a postseason game. The streak of unsuccessful playoff runs has raised some questions about coach Mike Tomlin's future.

Politics