41 m. ago Enhanced geothermal systems promise wider access to clean energy

Historically, access to geothermal energy has hinged on real estate's famously three most important factors: location, location, and location. Because conventional geothermal power plants require hot, permeable rocks and plenty of underground fluid, use of the technology has been limited mostly to places with recent volcanism, such as Japan, New Zealand, the Philippines, Kenya, El Salvador, Iceland, and the western United States.

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97 m. ago United States Cellular Corp (USM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Moves and ...

United States Cellular Corp (USM) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Moves and ...  Yahoo Finance

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4 h. ago DOJ issues complaint about federal judge’s ‘misconduct’ while presiding over military trans ban court case

The Department of Justice issued a complaint about the alleged "misconduct" of U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes while presiding over a case about trans people's service in the military.

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6 h. ago Supreme Court pauses Trump administration's effort to fire head of whistleblower protection agency

The Supreme Court on Friday paused the Trump administration's effort to fire the head of a whistleblower protection agency, who is suing to keep his job.

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6 h. ago Judge largely blocks Trump's executive orders ending federal support for DEI programs

A U.S. district judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from terminating or changing federal contracts they consider equity-related.

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6 h. ago SFUSD budget crisis: District could lay off hundreds of teachers in worst

SFUSD budget crisis: District could lay off hundreds of teachers in worst-case scenario  San Francisco Chronicle

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6 h. ago Hundreds of S.F. teachers could lose jobs as district readies for worst

Hundreds of S.F. teachers could lose jobs as district readies for worst-case scenario  San Francisco Chronicle

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7 h. ago 3 pedestrians in crosswalk hit by car in Seattle's U District, driver in custody

3 pedestrians in crosswalk hit by car in Seattle's U District, driver in custody  KOMO News

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7 h. ago 3 pedestrians in crosswalk hit by car in Seattle's U District, suspect in custody

3 pedestrians in crosswalk hit by car in Seattle's U District, suspect in custody  KOMO News

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7 h. ago Federal judge hears arguments to decide the future of Trump's federal funding freeze

The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the administration as it pursues a dramatic review of government spending priorities.

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8 h. ago SS United States passes by Hampton Roads on its way to be turned into a reef

SS United States passes by Hampton Roads on its way to be turned into a reef  News 3 WTKR Norfolk

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8 h. ago Menendez brothers case: DA asks court to deny their petition for new trial

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said he's asked the court to deny the Menendez brothers' habeas corpus petition.

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8 h. ago Three pedestrians sent to hospital after crash in Seattle's University District

Three pedestrians sent to hospital after crash in Seattle's University District  FOX 13 Seattle

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8 h. ago United Firefighters of Los Angeles president is "outraged" over removal of LAFD chief

United Firefighters of Los Angeles president is "outraged" over removal of LAFD chief  CBS Los Angeles

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8 h. ago In court, Luigi Mangione's lawyer claims he was searched illegally during arrest

Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had his first court appearance since he was arraigned in December on charges including murder as an act of terrorism.

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8 h. ago Luigi Mangione's lawyer claims he was searched illegally during arrest

Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had his first court appearance since he was arraigned in December on charges including murder as an act of terrorism.

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8 h. ago US Supreme Court declines to let Trump immediately fire watchdog agency head

US Supreme Court declines to let Trump immediately fire watchdog agency head  Reuters

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9 h. ago Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown to Speak at WSU

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown to Speak at WSU  Pullman Radio

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9 h. ago US Supreme Court declines to let Trump immediately fire agency head

US Supreme Court declines to let Trump immediately fire agency head  Reuters

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9 h. ago New Los Angeles DA Nathan Hochman does not support overturning Menendez brothers' murder convictions

Los Angeles' newly-elected District Attorney Nathan Hochman said on Friday that he has asked the court to reject the Menendez brothers' request for a new trial.

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