1 hour ago Fuel made from just air, power and water is taking off, but several things are holding it back

Imagine powering long-haul aircraft and heavy ships with fuels derived from just air, water and renewable electricity. This is moving from science fiction to the verge of reality, thanks to the falling price of renewables like wind and solar.

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5 h. ago Trump Says the Epstein Documents Will Hurt Democrats, Too. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.

“You need this renewal. You need new figures who are untouched, who were never part of these awful power games,” the columnist Lydia Polgreen argues.

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5 h. ago Venezuela president: What would it take for Nicolas Maduro to give up power? An awful lot, experts say

Venezuela president: What would it take for Nicolas Maduro to give up power? An awful lot, experts say  CNN

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8 h. ago Pew’s latest social media report shows X’s staying power in the U.S., despite competition

X is still used by 21% of U.S. adults, Pew found, only down from 23% in 2021, despite increased competition from Meta, startups, and decentralized social media.

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9 h. ago Sydney Sweeney turns controversy into cash as American Eagle sales jump

How Sydney Sweeney turned American Eagle controversy into success by staying silent amid backlash, proving her authentic star power in Hollywood.

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9 h. ago 13 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Keep your iPhone or Qi2 Android phone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested Qi2 or MagSafe portable chargers.

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11 h. ago Checks and Balance newsletter: Donald Trump, Jamie Dimon and the aesthetics of power

Checks and Balance newsletter: Donald Trump, Jamie Dimon and the aesthetics of power  The Economist

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12 h. ago Delta Unites with SkyWest, Alaska, Hawaiian, Spirit, American and Others to Hammer Passengers Privileges as US Government Shifting Power to Airlines with New Action on Refund and Compensation Rule

Delta Unites with SkyWest, Alaska, Hawaiian, Spirit, American and Others to Hammer Passengers Privileges as US Government Shifting Power to Airlines with New Action on Refund and Compensation Rule  Travel And Tour World

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24 h. ago OpenAI Locks Down San Francisco Offices Following Alleged Threat From Activist

A message on OpenAI’s internal Slack claimed the activist in question had expressed interest in “causing physical harm to OpenAI employees.”

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27 h. ago Eli Lilly, Drug Maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro, Reaches $1 Trillion in Value

The 150-year-old drugmaker is the first company in health care to hit the milestone.

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29 h. ago S.F. controller clears nonprofit Urban Alchemy after warning over record

S.F. controller clears nonprofit Urban Alchemy after warning over record-keeping  San Francisco Chronicle

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32 h. ago Trump Energy department drops renewables, promotes fusion in office reshuffle

The revamped organizational structure cut at least one office authorized by Congress, which could spur legal challenges.

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32 h. ago Smarter AI processing for cleaner air: A blueprint to cut pollution and prolong server life

As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and widespread, so does the environmental cost of running it. Behind every chatbot, image generator, and television streaming recommendation are massive banks of millions of computers housed in an increasing number of data centers that consume staggering amounts of electricity and water to keep their machines cool. Most of that electricity is still produced by fossil fuel-burning power plants, which contribute directly to air pollution and climate change.

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33 h. ago Ionic thermoelectric film uses body heat to power LED lights

A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel thermoelectric (TE) film, capable of powering LED lights using a mere 1.5°C temperature difference between the human body and ambient air. This innovative technology promises new possibilities for self-powered wearable devices and energy-harvesting applications.

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34 h. ago Fake ChatGPT apps are hijacking your phone without you knowing

Fake AI apps disguised as 'ChatGPT' and 'DALL·E' are flooding app stores with dangerous malware that steals data and monitors users without detection.

Technology

37 h. ago Is President Trump’s Power Over the Republican Party Waning?

Some members of the party are defying him.

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37 h. ago After decades of power, Washington shuns Larry Summers over Epstein ties

After decades of power, Washington shuns Larry Summers over Epstein ties  The Washington Post

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38 h. ago A Viral Chinese Wristband Claims to Zap You Awake. The Public Says 'No Thanks’

The maker of the eCoffee Energyband says it electrically stimulates your nerves to keep you alert. Researchers are skeptical, and critics see it as a way for China’s bosses to keep workers productive.

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39 h. ago Military Flight Showcases Power Projection, Supports Partner Training

Military Flight Showcases Power Projection, Supports Partner Training  africom.mil

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39 h. ago ChatGPT is smart, but no match for the most creative humans, study indicates

A new Australian study has smashed the myth that generative AI systems such as ChatGPT could soon replace society's most creative playwrights, authors, songwriters, artists and scriptwriters.

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