94 m. ago Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

The UK's pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 hinges on replacing millions of petrol and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. But transitioning to electric transport isn't just about manufacturing new cars, installing chargers and so on. It's a gargantuan energy generation challenge that could push the power grid to its limits.

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1 hour ago Mass. Teachers Association removes alleged antisemitic materials that sparked backlash

The MTA accused lawmakers of "political grandstanding" during a tense hearing on antisemitism, but agreed to remove links to the resources in question. The post Mass. Teachers Association removes alleged antisemitic materials that sparked backlash appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Parents could see up to $12,000 child tax refund under new bipartisan House bill

Two House Republicans and two House Democrats are teaming up on a bill that would expand the child tax credit to $6,000.

Society

3 h. ago Sanctioning Drivers of Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sanctioning Drivers of Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  Department of State

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3 h. ago Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI

On Thursday, Spotify announced that it now accepts audiobooks narrated using ElevenLabs’ AI voice technology. Given that ElevenLabs is currently among the most recognized AI audio providers, this new partnership is expected to boost the quantity of AI-narrated audiobooks on the platform. To upload an audiobook narrated by AI, authors need to download the file […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago San Francisco Giants Miss Critical Opportunities to Enhance Offseason Roster

San Francisco Giants Miss Critical Opportunities to Enhance Offseason Roster  Sports Illustrated

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4 h. ago College football country seeks key tax exemption for athletes to enhance recruitment, boost team continuity

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the former Auburn coach, along with lawmakers in several Deep South states are seeking to clarify laws on NIL taxation for athletes.

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5 h. ago Rangers takeover involving San Francisco 49ers could be completed by June

Rangers takeover involving San Francisco 49ers could be completed by June  BBC.com

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8 h. ago Nearly One in 10 U.S. Adults Identifies as L.G.B.T.Q., Survey Finds

New data shows a rapid increase in recent years, driven by the young. The Trump administration has recently been rolling back L.G.B.T.Q. initiatives.

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9 h. ago In central Minnesota, racing enthusiasts take their vehicles to the ice

Take a frozen lake or river, add a car or motorcycle or snowmobile, and you get a thrilling moment for racing enthusiasts in central Minnesota.

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12 h. ago Scottish gossip: Rangers, San Francisco 49ers, Marathe, Leeds Utd, Hagi, Kuhn, Kimpioka

Scottish gossip: Rangers, San Francisco 49ers, Marathe, Leeds Utd, Hagi, Kuhn, Kimpioka  BBC.com

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12 h. ago Building an electric bus future: Why Washington can’t afford to wait

Building an electric bus future: Why Washington can’t afford to wait  Bus & Motorcoach News

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20 h. ago Rangers talks at 'advanced stage' with Leeds chairman over San Francisco 49ers takeover

Rangers talks at 'advanced stage' with Leeds chairman over San Francisco 49ers takeover  Express

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20 h. ago Rangers: US investors including San Francisco 49ers and Leeds United official Paraag Marathe in talks over takeover

Rangers: US investors including San Francisco 49ers and Leeds United official Paraag Marathe in talks over takeover  Sky Sports

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21 h. ago Drunk driver who ran tracked with heat sensing drone: Washington Co. Sheriff

Drunk driver who ran tracked with heat sensing drone: Washington Co. Sheriff  Fox 12 Oregon

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21 h. ago Uber ditches commissions in favor of fees for auto rickshaw drivers in India

Uber has introduced daily fees for auto rickshaw drivers in India to move away from its typical commission-based model. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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21 h. ago Uber ditches commissions in favor of daily fees for rickshaw drivers in India

Uber has introduced daily fees for auto rickshaw drivers in India to move away from its typical commission-based model. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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22 h. ago Unlocking the future of satellite navigation with smart techniques

A new study reveals advanced methods for improving orbit determination (OD) of large constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations and inter-satellite ranging. These innovations promise to significantly boost the accuracy and computational efficiency essential for satellite communication, remote sensing, and navigation augmentation.

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22 h. ago Reducing carbon emissions from residential heating: A pathway forward

A new MIT study identifies steps that can lower not only emissions, but also costs, across the combined electric power and natural gas industries that now supply heating fuels.

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23 h. ago Seattle scooter rider found guilty of murdering driver, shooting child in Capitol Hill

Seattle scooter rider found guilty of murdering driver, shooting child in Capitol Hill  KOMO News

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