46 m. ago Sharing is power: Doing the neighborly thing when it comes to solar

Australian researchers have found that households with solar panels could boost their returns by selling surplus power directly to their neighbors, known as peer-to-peer (P2P) energy sharing, helping to stabilize the electricity grid and negotiating a better price than retailers currently offer.

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2 h. ago Evo Morales, Barred from Bolivia’s Election, Urges Null Votes

Despite being barred from running again for president and being sought for arrest, a towering figure of Bolivian politics is trying to rally supporters to cast null votes.

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2 h. ago In Houston, some worry their problems would be neglected after redistricting

In one neighborhood of the city, Latinos worry about immigration and urban problems but may soon be grouped in with suburban voters.

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2 h. ago As Republicans face voters during tense town halls, it's about sticking to the script

While just a fraction of Republicans in Congress are holding town halls during the August recess — in-person and virtual — the questions from voters, and answers from lawmakers, strike a similar tune.

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4 h. ago The nepo baby premium, frothing markets, and Apple vs. Apples

It’s Indicators of the Week! Our rapid run through the numbers you need to know.  On today’s episode: John Legend croons; CPI inflation soothes; Same job as mom? You’ll earn more, dude; Apple vs. Apple, a courtroom feud. Related episodes: Why every A-lister also has a side hustle The DOJ's case against Apple The Intergenerational Transmission of Employers and the Earnings of Young WorkersFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.

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4 h. ago What makes 'life' so hard to define? A developmental biologist weighs in

In this Back To School episode we consider the "List of Life": the criteria that define what it is to be a living thing. Some are easy calls: A kitten is alive. A grain of salt is not.But what about the tricky cases, like a virus? Or, more importantly, what about futuristic android robots?As part of our Black History Month celebration, developmental biologist Crystal Rogers and Short Wave co-host Regina G. Barber dig into what makes something alive, and wade into a Star-Trek-themed debate.Listen to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Is there something you'd like us to cover? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

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4 h. ago Washington District to Buy Assessment Software; Pennsylvania System Needs Help Developing a Strategic Plan

Washington District to Buy Assessment Software; Pennsylvania System Needs Help Developing a Strategic Plan  Education Week

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9 h. ago Virginia Democrat Abigail Spanberger declines CNN's invitation to debate Republican in gubernatorial race

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., declined CNN's debate invitation as part of Virginia's gubernatorial race, citing that she believes local outlets should host debates instead.

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9 h. ago Mike Castle, Delaware's last Republican governor and congressman, dead at 86

Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle, who also served the state in Congress and made a bid for then-Vice President Joe Biden's Senate seat, died Thursday. He was 86.

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9 h. ago Newsom Kicks Off California Redistricting Campaign and Calls for Special Election

The governor kicked off his campaign for a proposition asking California voters to approve a new congressional map, a move that comes with both opportunity and risk.

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13 h. ago Jasmine Crockett proclaims she hates the Heritage Foundation ‘with everything in my in my body’

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett blasted The Heritage Foundation for using focus groups to influence public opinion on heartbeat bill legislation.

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13 h. ago Exclusive: Ad Portrays Democrat Activist As Normal New Jersey Voter, Lies About Trump's Medicaid Reforms

Democrats' message about Republican reforms to protect Medicaid is full of lies, and now so is their chosen messenger. The post Exclusive: Ad Portrays Democrat Activist As Normal New Jersey Voter, Lies About Trump’s Medicaid Reforms appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago Pierce County Republicans to meet with Washington State Fair over booth conflict

Pierce County Republicans to meet with Washington State Fair over booth conflict  KOMO

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14 h. ago Newsom calls for special November election to block Trump from ‘rigging’ 2026 midterms

Newsom calls for special November election to block Trump from ‘rigging’ 2026 midterms  Los Angeles Times

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14 h. ago Racial discrimination lawsuit against NFL and teams can go to trial, court rules

Brian Flores' lawsuit alleging NFL racism in hiring Black coaches may go to trial after an appeals court rejected the league's arbitration requirements.

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14 h. ago California will move forward with redistricting vote to counter Texas, Newsom says

California Gov. Newsom moves forward with putting proposed congressional maps on the ballot in Nov. 4 special election in attempt to counter GOP redistricting in Texas.

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14 h. ago Gavin Newsom Calls Special Election November 4 to Save Democracy by Eliminating Republican Seats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Thursday that he is calling a special election November 4 to tear up the state's congressional map in favor of a gerrymandered map to eliminate Republican seats. The post Gavin Newsom Calls Special Election November 4 to Save Democracy by Eliminating Republican Seats appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 h. ago Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years in shootings at rivals' homes

A jury convicted former Republican candidate Solomon Peña of conspiracy, weapons and other charges in the shootings in 2022 and 2023 on the homes of four Democratic officials in Albuquerque, including the current state House speaker.

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15 h. ago NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination

NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination  NBC Los Angeles

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15 h. ago Joe Rogan Trashes ICE Illegal Alien Raids, Again: 'Great, You’re Going to Get Rid of the Landscaper'

Podcast megastar Joe Rogan has gone all-in criticizing President Donald Trump's deportation policies and his administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, blasting ICE raids as merely "getting rid of landscapers." The post Joe Rogan Trashes ICE Illegal Alien Raids, Again: ‘Great, You’re Going to Get Rid of the Landscaper’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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