79 m. ago After evading police and threats, Texas lawmakers prepare their return

After evading police and threats, Texas lawmakers prepare their return  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago Power outage: More than 6,500 people without power in South Seattle

Power outage: More than 6,500 people without power in South Seattle  MyNorthwest.com

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3 h. ago Nanoengineered electrode material boosts cycling and efficiency in Li

Lithium metal (Li-metal) batteries are among the most promising alternatives to widely employed rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, as they could store more energy and thus extend the battery life of many electronic devices. Despite their potential, existing Li-metal batteries have been found to be less stable than Li-ion batteries, while also exhibiting lower coulombic efficiencies (CE) and degrading faster over time.

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5 h. ago Charlie Sheen admits he ‘lit the fuse’ that blew his life apart as turbulent past resurfaces

Charlie Sheen opened up about his past struggles with drugs and violence in the upcoming Netflix documentary "aka Charlie Sheen" after nearly eight years of sobriety.

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5 h. 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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7 h. ago Novelist Thomas Mallon looks back on the early years of the AIDS epidemic

In 2023, Mallon spoke about his novel, Up With the Sun, which is based on the life of a little-known actor who was gay and closeted. His new book is The Very Heart of it: New York Diaries, 1983-1994.

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8 h. ago AG Bondi strips power from DC police chief, rescinds sanctuary city protections in crime crackdown operation

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order rescinding sanctuary city policies in Washington, D.C. and naming an "emergency police commissioner."

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9 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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13 h. ago 'Harry Potter' Film Concert Series With Live Symphony Orchestra Announces Return To San Francisco

'Harry Potter' Film Concert Series With Live Symphony Orchestra Announces Return To San Francisco  Secret San Francisco

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15 h. ago Taylor Swift Celebrates Announcing The Life Of A Showgirl With Besties! Her Night Out In NYC!

Taylor Swift is celebrating the announcement of her forthcoming 12th album that basically broke the internet! After announcing the October 3 album The Life of a Showgirl on Wednesday, the 35-year-old was spotted in NYC having dinner with some pals. According to a source for PageSix, she arrived at hotspot Casa Cipriani while hiding behind [...] Read More... The post Taylor Swift Celebrates Announcing <i>The Life Of A Showgirl</i> With Besties! Her Night Out In NYC! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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15 h. ago Los Angeles' immigrant community beset by fear, uncertainty as students return to school

Los Angeles' immigrant community beset by fear, uncertainty as students return to school  CBS News

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16 h. ago Is Taylor Swift's New Song Ruin The Friendship About Blake Lively?? Fans Think...

If this is true, Taylor Swift is being REALLY obvious with this title… but is it that far-fetched? The 35-year-old pop star announced the track list of her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl on New Heights Wednesday, and fans absolutely freaked out! We mean, the photoshoot, the Sabrina Carpenter feature… exciting stuff! But [...] Read More... The post Is Taylor Swift's New Song <i>Ruin The Friendship</i> About Blake Lively?? Fans Think... appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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16 h. ago Hayley McNeff, champion bodybuilder and life coach, dead at 37

Champion bodybuilder Hayley McNeff, a champion bodybuilder and life coach, has died at the age of 37, according to her family and an obituary.

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17 h. ago At 45, Venus Williams will be the oldest player in the U.S. Open in decades

With a wild card invitation, the tennis legend is making history in her return to the U.S. Open later this month as the oldest singles player to take the court in more than 40 years.

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17 h. ago Taliban Steals Foreign Aid, ‘Erases’ Women on 4th Anniversary of Afghanistan Takeover

The United Nations observed the fourth anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan by issuing a report that warned the Islamist regime is “closer than ever to achieving its vision of a society that completely erases women from public life.” The post Taliban Steals Foreign Aid, ‘Erases’ Women on 4th Anniversary of Afghanistan Takeover appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map

The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

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18 h. ago Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Redistricting Plan

The leader of Democrats in the Texas House said the battle over redistricting, which could determine control of Congress, is likely to continue in the courts.

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19 h. ago GOP relishes forcing Dem votes on extending Trump DC police power

GOP relishes forcing Dem votes on extending Trump DC police power  The Hill

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19 h. ago Pete Davidson Blames Ex Ariana Grande For ‘Traumatic’ & ‘Embarrassing’ Public Obsession With His BDE!

It sounds like Pete Davidson is not so f**king grateful for his ex! The comedian sat down for an interview with The Breakfast Club on Wednesday, where he opened up about all the attention surrounding his love life while on Saturday Night Live and his embarrassment over it. Related: Keke Palmer Didn’t Mind ‘Naked’ Scenes [...] Read More... The post Pete Davidson Blames Ex Ariana Grande For ‘Traumatic’ & ‘Embarrassing’ Public Obsession With His BDE! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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20 h. ago US military readiness in the Pacific requires strengthening Guam’s power grid

US military readiness in the Pacific requires strengthening Guam’s power grid  Atlantic Council

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