88 m. ago Advanced steelmaking technologies could substantially reduce carbon emissions

The long-term aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change is to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, and thereby reduce the frequency and severity of floods, droughts, wildfires, and other extreme weather events. Achieving that goal will require a massive reduction in global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions across all economic sectors. A major roadblock, however, could be the industrial sector, which accounts for roughly 25% of global energy- and process-related CO2 emissions—particularly within the iron and steel sector, industry's largest emitter of CO2.

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2 h. ago Immigration authorities revoke visas, detain Palestinian visitors at SFO

Immigration authorities revoke visas, detain Palestinian visitors at SFO  SFGATE

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2 h. ago Mamdani’s Face Was Altered in a Rejected Campaign Flier for Cuomo

A proposed flier from a super PAC supporting Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral bid featured an image of Zohran Mamdani with a thicker beard. Mr. Mamdani called the manipulation Islamophobic.

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3 h. ago What happens when Reese Witherspoon picks your book? A Cambridge author explains.

Allison King’s debut novel, “The Phoenix Pencil Company,” was just named the June pick for Reese's Book Club. The post What happens when Reese Witherspoon picks your book? A Cambridge author explains. appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Turning carbon dioxide into fuel just got easier, thanks to acid bubbles

A team of researchers at Rice University have discovered a surprisingly simple method for vastly improving the stability of electrochemical devices that convert carbon dioxide into useful fuels and chemicals, and it involves nothing more than sending the CO2 through an acid bubbler.

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4 h. ago Protests live updates: Texas governor sending 5,000 National Guardsmen to protests

Protests live updates: Texas governor sending 5,000 National Guardsmen to protests  ABC News

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5 h. ago Gorsuch warns Supreme Court decision gives IRS 'powerful new tool to avoid accountability'

Supreme Court upholds limits on Tax Court's authority in IRS cases as Justice Gorsuch warns the decision will allow the agency to avoid accountability in future taxpayer disputes.

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5 h. ago Almost all of the Fulbright board resigns, citing Trump administration interference

Former Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board members said the Trump administration usurped their authority by denying awards to "a substantial number" of the individuals it had selected for the program.

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6 h. ago FNC's Turley: Trump Has the 'Authority' to Respond to L.A. Riots with the National Guard

During an appearance on Wednesday's broadcast of "Hannity," Fox News legal analyst Jonathan Turley dismissed the merits of Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D-CA) efforts to halt the Trump administration's response to civil unrest in Los Angeles. The post FNC’s Turley: Trump Has the ‘Authority’ to Respond to L.A. Riots with the National Guard appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Republican Senator Proposes Stripping Los Angeles of 2028 Olympics over Anti

Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno (OH) has proposed stripping the 2028 Olympics from city of Los Angeles due to the ongoing anti-ICE riots.  The post Republican Senator Proposes Stripping Los Angeles of 2028 Olympics over Anti-ICE Riots appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago House bipartisan bill directs NSA to create 'AI security playbook' amid Chinese tech race

House lawmakers propose a bill requiring the NSA to develop an "AI security playbook" amid Chinese efforts to steal U.S. technology and information.

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8 h. ago Suspect in Austrian School Shooting Was a Loner Rejected by Army, Officials Say

A defense official said the man, 21, was turned down for military service after failing a psychological test. Investigators are asking how he passed another such test to obtain a gun permit.

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8 h. ago FIRST ON FOX: High ranking DOJ official resigns post to run for attorney general in red state

Aaron Reitz, a top official in the Trump DOJ, resigned his post to run for attorney general of Texas, entering what he is calling a “fight for the soul of Texas."

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11 h. ago More than 200 are dead after Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India

The Air India flight crashed in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad shortly after departure. Authorities say 204 bodies have been recovered from the site and there is one confirmed survivor so far.

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11 h. ago More than 200 are dead after Air India crash in Ahmedabad. 1 passenger has survived

The Air India flight crashed in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad shortly after departure. Authorities say 204 bodies have been recovered from the site and there is one confirmed survivor so far.

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11 h. ago EPA just delayed reporting safety data on 16 toxic chemicals. Here’s what to know.

EPA just delayed reporting safety data on 16 toxic chemicals. Here’s what to know.  The Washington Post

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13 h. ago Republican senators roll out DOGE budget proposals for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

GOP lawmakers introduced a DOGE package in Senate negotiations that would claw back funds from politician "welfare," unused federal buildings and improperly distributed taxpayer money.

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14 h. ago Harrell proposes overhaul of Seattle's design review process

Harrell proposes overhaul of Seattle's design review process  DJC

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16 h. ago Over 200 arrested in L.A.; National Guard to be deployed in Texas as rallies continue nationwide

Over 200 arrested in L.A.; National Guard to be deployed in Texas as rallies continue nationwide  NBC News

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17 h. ago Marines to deploy on LA streets within two days with authority to detain civilians

Marines to deploy on LA streets within two days with authority to detain civilians  Reuters

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