37 m. ago Report: Energy leaders present six big ideas to help avoid US electricity crisis

After about 20 years of scant growth, U.S. electricity demand is expected to grow about 15-20% in the next decade and double by 2050, according to the Department of Energy. In light of these predictions, more than 80 U.S. energy experts met at Stanford in February to discuss how to avoid the U.S. electricity grid being overwhelmed by rising demand. This meeting, which was organized by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability's Precourt Institute for Energy, has resulted in a report focused on six big ideas for federal and state energy policymakers to consider.

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86 m. ago Federal cuts are targeting Section 8 housing funds. This is what it will mean for renters.

The state’s housing office says it can no longer afford additional services afforded to Massachusetts residents. The post Federal cuts are targeting Section 8 housing funds. This is what it will mean for renters. appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Wu preparing for the worst on Boston’s budget due to Trump uncertainty

Mayor Michelle Wu spoke about city budget updates on “Java with Jimmy” Wednesday, keeping potential federal funding cuts in mind. The post Wu preparing for the worst on Boston’s budget due to Trump uncertainty appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago The job market remains incredibly healthy — but the tariff storm could upend things

Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come.

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2 h. ago NIH terminated research grants worth millions of dollars. Now scientists are suing

Researchers who had millions of dollars' worth of grants terminated by the National Institutes of Health are suing the federal government.

Science

3 h. ago Jobs Crush Expectations: 228,000 Added In March as Trump Economy Defies Critics

Employers in the United States added 228,000 workers to their payrolls in March, the Department of Labor said Friday, and the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2 percent. Economists had been expecting just 140,000 jobs would be added in March. The post Jobs Crush Expectations: 228,000 Added In March as Trump Economy Defies Critics appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Scientists sue NIH, HHS, RFK Jr. over termination of research grants

Researchers who had millions of dollars' worth of grants terminated by the National Institutes of Health are suing the federal government.

Science

6 h. ago How to Protect Your Retirement Savings Now as Markets Plunge

If you’re within five years of retiring, either before or after, you’re at your most vulnerable financially. Here are steps to weather the volatility.

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7 h. ago College presidents say threats to cut federal funding making leadership difficult

University leaders are under pressure to comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or risk losing federal funding. Some college presidents say that makes their jobs more challenging.

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8 h. ago Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run

After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's path has become clearer since the dismissal of a federal investigation

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8 h. ago Trump admin halting more than $500M in federal funding to Brown University over antisemitism response: report

Nearly $510 million in federal funding to Brown University is set to be halted as the Trump administration investigates the Ivy League's response to antisemitic protests on campus.

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10 h. ago Column | Asking Eric: Husband’s work situation makes wife resentful

Column | Asking Eric: Husband’s work situation makes wife resentful  The Washington Post

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11 h. ago Financial discussion: Washington commissioners hold a finance

Financial discussion: Washington commissioners hold a finance-focused meeting  mariettatimes.com

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11 h. ago Millions in federal cuts leave western Washington food banks scrambling

Millions in federal cuts leave western Washington food banks scrambling  KING5.com

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12 h. ago Dem Rep. Pingree: GOP 'Started' Fight on Trans Athletes Issue Maine Has a Law on

On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Rachel Maddow Show,” Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) reacted to the Trump administration cutting off some federal money from Maine over allowing biological men to play in women’s sports by stating that the state’s Governor, Janet The post Dem Rep. Pingree: GOP ‘Started’ Fight on Trans Athletes Issue Maine Has a Law on appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago Trump Administration Sends Harvard a List of Demands to Protect Federal Funds

The list was similar to one sent to Columbia University last month after the government canceled $400 million to the school. Harvard may have $9 billion on the line.

Politics

13 h. ago Tufts student detained by ICE releases statement while lawyers argue jurisdiction

Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish PhD student at Tufts University, was arrested by plainclothes federal agents on a Somerville sidewalk last week. The post Tufts student detained by ICE releases statement while lawyers argue jurisdiction appeared first on Boston.com.

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15 h. ago Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration

A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown University

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15 h. ago Federal cuts from Washington will impact Mystic Seaport and Aquarium, Connecticut Science Center

Federal cuts from Washington will impact Mystic Seaport and Aquarium, Connecticut Science Center  WFSB

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15 h. ago Man charged in Seattle hookah lounge murders was on probation for federal gun charges

Man charged in Seattle hookah lounge murders was on probation for federal gun charges  KOMO

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