83 minutes ago Top DOGE lawmaker says Trump 'already racking up wins for taxpayers' with efficiency initiatives

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, the lead DOGE senator, claimed victory as the Trump administration's USDA instituted a work from home restriction first availed to her by a whistleblower

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13 hours ago Troy Aikman: The NFL 'Owes' It to Fans to Fix Officiating Issues Amid Chiefs Controversy

The NFL is preparing for the Super Bowl on February 9. However, Hall of Famer Troy Aikman is already looking to the offseason, during which he believes the league needs to fix its officiating problem. The post Troy Aikman: The NFL ‘Owes’ It to Fans to Fix Officiating Issues Amid Chiefs Controversy appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Homan, lawmakers signal cooperation on ‘overlooked’ northern border amid migrant spike: 'Same vision'

GOP lawmakers representing the Northern Border Security Caucus are writing to border czar Tom Homan to request a meeting to discuss the issue.

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22 hours ago Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has confirmed the letter’s existence with the company, after it was first reported by 9 to 5 Google. In a statement to TechCrunch, a spokesperson notes, The Platforms & Devices team is offering a voluntary exit […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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90 minutes ago Democrats rally around lightening rod issue during unruly DNC debate despite voter backlash in 2024

There was a heavy focus on systemic racism and diversity, equity and inclusion programs during the final debate among the eight candidates vying to chair the Democratic National Committee, as the party aims to exit the political wilderness.

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20 hours ago NFL legend Troy Aikman says league 'owes' it to fans to get officiating issues fixed amid drama

NFL legend Troy Aikman said the NFL "owes" it to fans to get officiating issues resolved amid the recent drama during an appearance on “SI Media with Jimmy Traina."

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10 hours ago Washington, DC, airline tragedy recalls two devastating plane crashes that rocked sports world

The airline tragedy that occurred near, Washington D.C., between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter on Wednesday recalled two other airplane tragedies that occurred decades ago.

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33 hours ago Tesla Q4 results fall short of forecasts. Musk sees unsupervised full self

Tesla's fourth-quarter adjusted profits rose slightly amid a big push to sell its electric vehicles with offers of zero financing and other incentives, but the results still fell short of Wall Street forecasts.

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4 hours ago Canada's electric vehicle industry is facing existential threats: How it can still flourish

The electric vehicle (EV) industry has been one of the most defining technological trends of the past decade, transforming the automotive sector while fueling advancements in manufacturing.

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14 hours ago In ‘incredibly tight’ D.C. airspace, small errors risk major tragedies

In ‘incredibly tight’ D.C. airspace, small errors risk major tragedies  The Seattle Times

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6 hours ago Trump facing 1st test in Africa amid bloody battles ‘over electric vehicle battery minerals’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded a ceasefire in Eastern DRC after M23 rebels reported to have taken over most of Goma, a major city key to the country’s vast mineral wealth.

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18 hours ago Milton woman hospitalized after being found shot in vehicle, police say

A 43-year-old Milton woman was found in her car with several gunshot wounds Thursday morning, Milton police said. The post Milton woman hospitalized after being found shot in vehicle, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 hours ago Hydrogen annealing approach sets new efficiency record for kesterite solar cells

Photovoltaics (PVs), devices that can convert sunlight into electrical power, are becoming increasingly widespread and more people worldwide are now relying on them to generate electricity. Renewable energy engineers worldwide are working to identify materials and processes that could help to further reduce the costs of solar technologies, while further boosting their power-conversion-efficiencies (PCEs).

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24 hours ago Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium

California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles popular in Los Angeles County.

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9 hours ago Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz.

Test your knowledge of RFK Jr., ICE issues, and the return of Karen Read in this week’s news quiz. The post Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. appeared first on Boston.com.

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27 hours ago White House regroups as funding freeze chaos recalls first term’s travel ban

White House regroups as funding freeze chaos recalls first term’s travel ban  The Washington Post

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10 hours ago 'Coach' star Craig T. Nelson says farm life is key to finding 'American values'

Craig T. Nelson recalls his time living off the grid and early struggles as an actor, before finding success and now connecting with farmers in the heartland through his new film.

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27 hours ago U.S. Consulate Sends Out Travel Warning over Cartel Explosives in Mexico

The U.S. Consulate in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, issued a travel warning about drug cartels using land mines and other explosive devices in key border cities in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. After initially trying to conceal information about those devices and having previously tried to discredit previous alerts dealing with cartel kidnappings, the Tamaulipas government claimed to welcome the warnings and asked the public to be careful when moving through rural dirt roads. The post U.S. Consulate Sends Out Travel Warning over Cartel Explosives in Mexico appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 hours ago Trump Effect: California Democrats 'Delay' Passing $50 Million to Fight Administration

The California State Assembly postponed a vote Thursday to approve $50 million to fight President Donald Trump's policies, following a visit by the president to fire-ravaged Los Angeles where Breitbart News raised the issue. The post Trump Effect: California Democrats ‘Delay’ Passing $50 Million to Fight Administration appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 hours ago U.S. Consulate in Mexico Sends Out Travel Warning over Cartel IEDs After Breitbart Report

The U.S. Consulate in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, issued a travel warning about drug cartels using land mines and other explosive devices in key border cities in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. After initially trying to conceal information about those devices and having previously tried to discredit previous alerts dealing with cartel kidnappings, the Tamaulipas government claimed to welcome the warnings and asked the public to be careful when moving through rural dirt roads. The post U.S. Consulate in Mexico Sends Out Travel Warning over Cartel IEDs After Breitbart Report appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 hours ago NFL star Xavier Worthy recalls meeting Taylor Swift after Chiefs' AFC title game win: 'She's taller than me'

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy had an interesting take away after he had his first interaction with Taylor Swift.

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36 hours ago Trump After Plane Crash: 'What a Terrible Night ... God Bless You All'

President Donald Trump issued some of his thoughts in response to the plane crash at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night, calling it a "terrible night." The post Trump After Plane Crash: ‘What a Terrible Night … God Bless You All’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 hours ago The President's “Dominance” Orders: Mine the United States, But Let China Make Electric Vehicles with America’s Minerals

The President's “Dominance” Orders: Mine the United States, But Let China Make Electric Vehicles with America’s Minerals  Earthworks

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22 hours ago New method for sustainable lithium extraction could reduce emissions by 75%

With an electric current and hydrogen peroxide, researchers at Penn State have developed a more efficient way to extract lithium, a key component in the batteries used in electric vehicles and portable electric devices, directly from ore found in the common mineral spodumene. The process could facilitate a 35.6% reduction in cost and a 75.3% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional, less sustainable extraction methods, according to the team led by Feifei Shi, assistant professor of energy engineering at Penn State.

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25 hours ago The future of mobile gaming: Less latency, more fun thanks to edge computing

A recent study titled "Gaming on the Edge: Performance Issues of Distributed Online Gaming," published at the IFIP International Conference on Networking 2024, proposes an innovative model to enhance the experience of online gaming, particularly on mobile devices. Led by an international team of researchers—including Professors Marco Ajmone and Vincenzo Mancuso from IMDEA Networks—the study explores how edge computing can transform Gaming as a Service (GaaS) by significantly improving performance.

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25 hours ago RevBio Issued a Key Patent for its Regenerative Bone Adhesive Technology by the United States Patent and Trademark Office

RevBio Issued a Key Patent for its Regenerative Bone Adhesive Technology by the United States Patent and Trademark Office  Business Wire

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27 hours ago Judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding

A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.

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28 hours ago Engineers develop batlike wings that boost hovering efficiency and flight performance

In 1934, French entomologist Antoine Magnan wrote that bumblebees "should not be able to fly," as their small wings should theoretically not be able to produce enough lift. It took modern high-speed camera technology to uncover what allowed airborne insects to fly: the leading-edge vortex. This phenomenon occurs when air flow around the leading edge of flapping wings rolls up into a vortex, creating a low-pressure region that boosts lift.

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39 hours ago FAA issues ground stop at Reagan National Airport after passenger plane collides midair with helicopter

FAA issues ground stop at Reagan National Airport after passenger plane collides midair with helicopter  CNN

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