76 m. ago Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

McConnell, first elected in 1984, intends to serve the remainder of his term ending in January 2027. The post Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour 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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2 h. ago 'Extremely Concerning': EPA Uncovers $2 Billion Set Aside for Climate Group Linked to Stacey Abrams

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has uncovered $2 billion set aside for a climate group linked to Democrat Stacey Abrams -- Power Forward Communities -- despite the fact the organization reported just $100 in total revenue, raising eyebrows. The post ‘Extremely Concerning’: EPA Uncovers $2 Billion Set Aside for Climate Group Linked to Stacey Abrams appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Fired federal workers see their dreams shattered and an uncertain future

As the Trump administration hacks away at government agencies, many employees who were cut are left fearing for their future and in the dark about their next steps.

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3 h. ago DeSantis applauds Washington’s virtue, choosing country over power, at statue unveiling

DeSantis applauds Washington’s virtue, choosing country over power, at statue unveiling  Florida Phoenix

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3 h. ago Substack now lets creators monetize videos and post them directly from its app

As TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, Substack tries to lure creators to its platform by doubling down on video. The company announced on Wednesday that it’s now allowing creators to monetize their videos on the platform, and letting them publish video posts directly from the Substack app. Previously, creators have been able to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 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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5 h. ago College football country seeks key tax exemption for athletes to enhance recruitment, boost team continuity

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the former Auburn coach, along with lawmakers in several Deep South states are seeking to clarify laws on NIL taxation for athletes.

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5 h. ago How presidential descendants uphold their families' legacies

The descendants of seven presidents commemorate Presidents' Day in Florida by sharing anecdotes about their ancestors and hopes for the future.

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7 h. ago Moulton: Trump 'Hired This South African Immigrant' to Make Decisions About Security, 'Doesn't Sound Good to Me'

On Wednesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) reacted to DOGE reportedly looking at the Pentagon and looking at probationary employees by stating that while the Pentagon needs changes, President Donald Trump has “hired this South The post Moulton: Trump ‘Hired This South African Immigrant’ to Make Decisions About Security, ‘Doesn’t Sound Good to Me’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Trump ends use of taxpayer money to encourage illegal immigration and more top headlines

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7 h. ago Valar Atomics comes out of stealth with $19M and a pilot reactor site

Companies developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) have raised more than $1.5 billion in the past year, as tech companies hunger for power to train AI models and governments decide to commit to the industry. For example, X-energy raised $700 million this month, and Paris-based Newcleo raised $151 million last year, and one would be […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 h. ago Indonesia industrial coal power plans undercut emissions pledge: report

Indonesia's planned expansion of "captive" coal plants used to power industry is threatening its pledge to cut CO2 emissions by 2030 and close all coal-fired plants by a decade later, said a report published Thursday.

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12 h. ago Building an electric bus future: Why Washington can’t afford to wait

Building an electric bus future: Why Washington can’t afford to wait  Bus & Motorcoach News

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15 h. ago Trump’s Push to Kill Congestion Pricing Faces Tall Legal Hurdles

The president made his power to shut down the tolling system sound absolute. But legal experts say the law may not be in his favor.

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17 h. ago 'I think Frieze Los Angeles is exactly what the city needs right now': Sophia Cohen on the healing power of art

'I think Frieze Los Angeles is exactly what the city needs right now': Sophia Cohen on the healing power of art  Art Newspaper

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18 h. ago Ethan Hawke shocked young actors allegedly landing roles based on social media follower count

Veteran actor and filmmaker Ethan Hawke is reacting to his daughter's claims that young stars are landing big movie and TV roles due to their Instagram following. Hawke gave an example that Robert De Niro didn't find fame due to his "six-pack" abs.

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19 h. ago Litigation grinds on over WA’s power to regulate immigrant detention center

Litigation grinds on over WA’s power to regulate immigrant detention center  Washington State Standard

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21 h. ago The new Chinese animated film 'Ne Zha 2' is setting new box office records

An animated feature about a mythical child on a quest has taken China by storm and shattered records. The film is now in U.S. cinemas.

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21 h. ago San Francisco Giants Young Star Going in Right Direction of Positional Power Rankings

San Francisco Giants Young Star Going in Right Direction of Positional Power Rankings  Sports Illustrated

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