14 h. ago Darius Rucker engaged after fiancée admits she hid relationship to protect it

Darius Rucker and Emily Deahl announce their engagement on Instagram, with Deahl admitting she would crop him out of photos to protect their relationship.

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14 h. ago NCAA committee adopts plan seeking to lift ban on college athletes placing wagers professional sports

An NCAA panel voted to ease pro sports betting restrictions for college athletes. The Division II and III committees are expected to vote on the issue in late October.

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16 h. ago After Spain's blackout, misinformation about renewable energy thrived

When millions lost power in Spain and Portugal this spring, some were quick to accuse solar and wind power of causing the blackout. Government reports find the outage stemmed from high voltage.

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16 h. ago After Spain's blackout, critics blamed renewable energy. It's part of a bigger attack

When millions lost power in Spain and Portugal this spring, some were quick to blame too much solar and wind power. That wasn't the cause, but the misinformation had an impact.

Events

18 h. ago With Washington County back on drought watch, how is it affected crops, fall foliage?

With Washington County back on drought watch, how is it affected crops, fall foliage?  The Herald-Mail

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20 h. ago Geothermal energy has huge potential to generate clean power, including from used oil and gas wells

As energy use rises and the planet warms, you might have dreamed of an energy source that works 24/7, rain or shine, quietly powering homes, industries and even entire cities without the ups and downs of solar or wind—and with little contribution to climate change.

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21 h. ago Mariners release lineup with chance to make history on 30th anniversary of The Double

Mariners release lineup with chance to make history on 30th anniversary of The Double  The Seattle Times

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23 h. ago Unveiling the next wave of Startup Battlefield 200 VC judges at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 

5 more VC leaders from Accel, 776, Lockstep, IVP, and more join the Startup Battlefield 200 judge panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Register now to join this intense startup pitch competition live, and to save up to $444.

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25 h. ago Joe Scarborough tells Dem candidate Jay Jones to leave race over violent comments against GOP lawmaker

Talk show host Joe Scarborough urged Virginia attorney general candidate Jay Jones to leave his race following a report exposing wishes for violence against a Republican lawmaker.

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28 h. ago Pumpkin: A favorite sign of fall, with a bit of shady history

Pumpkins are a harvest symbol and part of our nostalgia for a simpler time. But while the word "pumpkin" has been around for centuries, the plant dates back thousands of years.

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33 h. ago COUNTDOWN: 19 days until West Seattle Junction Harvest Fest 2025!

COUNTDOWN: 19 days until West Seattle Junction Harvest Fest 2025!  West Seattle Blog...

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39 h. ago Global Renewable Power Capacity Expected to More than Double by 2030

Global Renewable Power Capacity Expected to More than Double by 2030  Inside Climate News

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39 h. ago Mars Orbiter Captures Rare Images of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

3I/ATLAS, only the third object from beyond our solar system ever spotted from Earth, was viewed from Mars by an orbiting European spacecraft.

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41 h. ago UNC professor revealed anarchist group requested security from far

Professor Dwayne Dixon told Harvard panel that Redneck Revolt gun club was asked to secure Justice Park during Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville.

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41 h. ago New model forecasts renewable growth for distributed energy resources

In the last decade, the rapid proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs), including rooftop solar panels, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles, has transformed the modern energy landscape. In a new study, researchers propose a model to forecast renewable energy growth at both the circuit and substation levels.

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45 h. ago EU Proposes 50% Steel Tariffs, a Move to Counter Chinese Imports

European officials want to sharply lower the bloc’s quota on tariff-free steel imports, while doubling levies to 50 percent, as President Trump’s tariffs create domino effects.

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45 h. ago Record crop yields won't lead to financial security for Wisconsin farmers this year. Here's why

Record crop yields won't lead to financial security for Wisconsin farmers this year. Here's why  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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48 h. ago Gradual improvements in Bering Sea crab stocks allow for Alaska harvest increases

Gradual improvements in Bering Sea crab stocks allow for Alaska harvest increases  Alaska Beacon

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49 h. ago White House doubles down on Alaska mining, buys 10% of Trilogy Metals

White House doubles down on Alaska mining, buys 10% of Trilogy Metals  Euronews.com

Events

52 h. ago Study finds new strategies to extend the life of used solar panels

Australia's rapid uptake of solar panels is creating a looming waste problem with most solar photovoltaic (PV) panels being directed to landfill at the end of their life.

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