1 hour ago Karen Bass wants to speak to whoever is in charge of Los Angeles

Karen Bass wants to speak to whoever is in charge of Los Angeles  Washington Examiner

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4 h. ago Justice Department broadens Jan. 6 pardons to cover gun, drug

In a new development, the Department of Justice said Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 defendants should apply more broadly and include separate gun charges, as well.

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7 h. ago Fired IRS employees slam layoffs as agency makes cuts nationwide

As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time.

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7 h. ago Is Trump’s Presidio crackdown about efficiency — or revenge?

Is Trump’s Presidio crackdown about efficiency — or revenge?  The San Francisco Standard

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8 h. ago Report: Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Members Busted in NYC Drug Raid Freed Without Bail

Two suspected Tren de Aragua gang members arrested on felony drug and gun charges in New York City have reportedly been freed without bail. The post Report: Suspected Tren de Aragua Gang Members Busted in NYC Drug Raid Freed Without Bail appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago Fired IRS employee decries irony of being hired to make the IRS 'more efficient'

As the IRS fired thousands of workers across the country on Thursday, many laid-off employees walked out of the headquarters in Washington, D.C., for the last time.

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8 h. ago New York Gov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams amid calls for him to step down

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will not remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. He faces five federal charges of corruption and bribery -- charges which the DOJ says should be suspended.

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9 h. ago Liam Payne’s Death: Charges Are Dropped Against His Friend and Two Others

An appeals court dismissed charges against three people accused of negligence after the former One Direction singer fell from a third-floor hotel balcony. Two others still face charges in his death.

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10 h. ago NY Governor won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office, another win for President Trump

NYC Mayor Eric Adams emerged as a key ally of President Trump on his immigration crackdown after Trump's DOJ agreed to shelve corruption charges. Governor Hochul says Adams will remain in office.

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10 h. ago A 'local electricity market': Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could boost power grid resilience

There's a lot of untapped potential in our homes and vehicles that could be harnessed to reinforce local power grids and make them more resilient to unforeseen outages, a new study shows.

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11 h. ago Hybrid transparent electrodes enhance efficiency and longevity of perovskite solar cells

Bifacial perovskite solar cells are known for their ability to harness sunlight from both sides. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) recently made significant strides in their development with a novel NiO/Ag/NiO transparent electrode that helps to achieve high efficiency, durability, and infrared transparency, promising significant advances in solar energy applications.

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11 h. ago 'DEI Is Dead': HUD Cancels $4 Million in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Contracts

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) cancelled $4 million in contracts promoting “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) Thursday after the agency's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force identified them as wasteful spending. The post ‘DEI Is Dead’: HUD Cancels $4 Million in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Contracts appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Beta Technologies’ bet on electric flight and Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Fifteen years ago, I started writing about a little EV startup that was trying to survive even as others failed in the clean tech boom-and-bust cycle. Back […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 h. ago MyLand Announces $4.8M Program to Enhance Soil Health in Washington State

MyLand Announces $4.8M Program to Enhance Soil Health in Washington State  AgNewsWire

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12 h. ago N.Y. Corrections Officers Charged With Murder in Death of Robert Brooks

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the charges in the December killing of Robert Brooks, which a special prosecutor was expected to unseal Thursday afternoon.

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12 h. ago DOGE: Feds Spent $40 Billion on 4.6 Million Credit Cards in FY2024

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is working to "simplify" the federal government's credit card program — which spent nearly $40 billion in Fiscal Year 2024 — announcing they will "report back" in one week after working to "reduce admin costs." The post DOGE: Feds Spent $40 Billion on 4.6 Million Credit Cards in FY2024 appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. 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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14 h. ago Terrorist Supporters Use Leftist Echo Chamber Reddit to Spread Propaganda Throughout Internet

A sprawling online network with ties to U.S.-designated terrorist organizations is systematically spreading propaganda and manipulating public perception across major social media, information, and AI platforms, a Pirate Wires investigation has found. Leftist echo chamber Reddit is the key to the group's manipulation strategy. The post Terrorist Supporters Use Leftist Echo Chamber Reddit to Spread Propaganda Throughout Internet appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 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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15 h. ago Team USA star, Bruins rival pays tribute to Boston fans ahead of 4 Nations final

The usual NHL dynamics will take a backseat to the international rivalry for a night. The post Team USA star, Bruins rival pays tribute to Boston fans ahead of 4 Nations final appeared first on Boston.com.

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