67 m. ago S.F. public housing tenants rally at City Hall, urging Mayor Lurie to step up

S.F. public housing tenants rally at City Hall, urging Mayor Lurie to step up  Mission Local

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3 h. ago Why this Bay Area founder attended Trump's AI and energy summit

Why this Bay Area founder attended Trump's AI and energy summit  The Business Journals

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3 h. ago Eric Adams hit with accusation of operating ‘criminal conspiracy’ at NYPD

Mayor Eric Adams is being sued by a former high-ranking New York Police Department official for allegedly operating a “criminal conspiracy" at the department to enrich top officials.

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4 h. ago Elephant robot demonstrates bioinspired 3D printing technology

A cheetah's powerful sprint, a snake's lithe slither, or a human's deft grasp: Each is made possible by the seamless interplay between soft and rigid tissues. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones work together to provide the energy, precision, and range of motion needed to perform the complex movements seen throughout the animal kingdom.

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4 h. ago Washington's biggest utility provider pays customers to save energy during heat wave

Washington's biggest utility provider pays customers to save energy during heat wave  KUOW

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6 h. ago Former DC councilmember wins back seat months after being expelled over bribery charge

Trayon White, D.C. Council member who was removed from office in February over a federal bribery charge, won a special election and is set to reclaim his seat in August.

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6 h. ago Study shows how electricity pricing is linked to greenhouse gas emissions

A new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst establishes a link between what U.S. households pay for electricity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power generation.

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6 h. ago Tracking how tiny metal contaminants can foul up a fuel cell

Hydrogen fuel cells are a promising candidate to replace internal combustion engines, especially for heavy-duty vehicles like long-haul trucks and forklifts. Rather than burning fuel, the hydrogen reacts with oxygen to produce electricity much like a battery, while creating no carbon dioxide emissions.

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7 h. ago Tiny cyborg beetles are built to save lives in real emergencies

Darkling beetles equipped with microchip backpacks can be guided through disaster areas using electrical signals, offering a biological solution for search and rescue.

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7 h. ago Mamdani to DC: NYC mayor frontrunner meets with top Democrats

Mamdani to DC: NYC mayor frontrunner meets with top Democrats  USA Today

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7 h. ago Begich smashes Alaska records for campaign fundraising in a non

Begich smashes Alaska records for campaign fundraising in a non-election year  Must Read Alaska

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7 h. ago Trump and the Energy Industry Are Eager to Power AI With Fossil Fuels

At a Pittsburgh summit, the Trump administration, energy executives, and tech barons joined as one to promote AI as the future of fossil fuels.

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8 h. ago WaPo: Trump Admin Rattling Local Officials with Voter Data Requests

The Trump administration is attempting to probe state voter data and equipment, according to a report Wednesday by the Washington Post, which the paper claims has “caused concern” among state and local election officials. The post WaPo: Trump Admin Rattling Local Officials with Voter Data Requests appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago RNC chair says 'big, beautiful bill' key part of GOP's strategy to win seats in midterm elections

GOP chair Michael Whatley touts Trump's domestic policy package as the embodiment of Republican promises on economy, border security and defense ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

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9 h. ago Researchers develop a polymer electrolyte with improved ionic conductivity using only a small amount of additive

Recent advances in wearable electronics have been focused on miniaturization and flexibility. With the growing demand for devices that can be attached to the skin or bend freely, conventional batteries are challenged by their lack of mechanical flexibility.

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9 h. ago Sounders FC unveils "The Orca Kit," as the club honors the past and celebrates the future

Sounders FC unveils "The Orca Kit," as the club honors the past and celebrates the future  Seattle Sounders FC

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10 h. ago Robot hand 'feels' pain and ignores harmless touch with new sensory system

In the midst of the co-development of artificial intelligence and robotic advancements, developing technologies that enable robots to efficiently perceive and respond to their surroundings like humans has become a crucial task. In this context, Korean researchers are gaining attention for newly implementing an artificial sensory nervous system that mimics the sensory nervous system of living organisms without the need for separate complex software or circuitry. This breakthrough technology is expected to be applied in fields such as in ultra-small robots and robotic prosthetics, where intelligent and energy-efficient responses to external stimuli are essential.

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10 h. ago Inspired by elephant ears, new wall design could help buildings stay cool and cut energy use

Drawing inspiration from the venous ears of jackrabbits and elephants, Drexel University researchers have come up with a new approach to passive heating and cooling that could one day make buildings more energy efficient. Their concept, recently published in the Journal of Building Engineering, embeds a vascular network within cement-based building materials that, when filled with paraffin-based material, can help passively regulate the surface temperature of walls, floors and ceilings.

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10 h. ago Former Biden adviser admits failure to address border crisis reality led to Trump's re

Former Homeland Security assistant secretary Blas Nuñez-Neto outlined what he thought went wrong with immigration reform under the Biden administration.

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10 h. ago Conservative legal group presses agency to act on Trump’s voter citizenship mandate despite court injunctions

Following a blocked Trump executive order on election integrity, America First Legal urges a key federal agency to independently require citizenship proof for prospective voters.

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