61 m. ago Growing solar: Optimizing agrivoltaic systems for crops and clean energy

Agrivoltaic systems, which combine solar power generation with agricultural practices, offer a promising solution to the growing demand for both renewable energy and food production. By integrating solar panels with crops, these systems not only address the land use conflict between agriculture and energy production, but they also provide important benefits such as reducing crop water stress and offering protection against extreme weather events.

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69 m. ago Tesla warns that Trump's trade war could hurt U.S. automakers

Tesla warns that Trump's trade war could hurt U.S. automakers  CBS News

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1 hour ago The future of MLS, a new Sounders stadium and a development in the NBA's return to Seattle

The future of MLS, a new Sounders stadium and a development in the NBA's return to Seattle  KOMO News

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2 h. ago Arizona proposes law that would shift wildfire liability from utilities to insurers

Arizona lawmakers are debating a bill that would protect utilities from wildfire-related lawsuits, a move that would likely send shockwaves through the insurance industry.  The bill would make it harder to prove that utilities are to blame for wildfires started by faulty or poorly maintained equipment while also limiting damages. In exchange for reduced liability, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago FTC asks to delay Amazon trial over 'dire' resources, then quickly backtracks

The Federal Trade Commission is in a "dire resource situation," a federal lawyer said on a call about its major lawsuit against Amazon. Within hours, he retracted the claim.

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2 h. ago Pentagon calls Mark Milley 'corpulent' as it kicks off review of physical fitness and grooming standards

Pentagon launches fitness and grooming review, slamming ex-Joint Chiefs Chair Mark Milley for lowering standards. Hegseth vows to restore discipline and military readiness.

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3 h. ago Trump 'Strongly Requests' Putin Signs Ceasefire to Spare Lives of 'Thousands' of Troops

Trump moves to prevent "horrible massacre", calling Moscow talks "productive" but "strongly" calling on Putin to stop fighting immediately. The post Trump ‘Strongly Requests’ Putin Signs Ceasefire to Spare Lives of ‘Thousands’ of Troops appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Abortion research group opposes state reporting requirements amid 'weaponization' by lawmakers

Gold standard pro-abortion research group calls for fewer mandated abortion reporting requirements among states due to 'hostile' political environment under Trump.

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3 h. ago Alleged Israeli LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Extradited to U.S. for Cybercrime Charges

Alleged Israeli LockBit Developer Rostislav Panev Extradited to U.S. for Cybercrime Charges  The Hacker News

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4 h. ago Developer of LockBit ransomware gets extradited to the United States

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Rostislav Panev, who developed code and maintained infrastructure for LockBit, is now in U.S. custody. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago Federal judge upholds Bering Sea trawl fisheries managers’ decisions amid salmon crisis

Federal judge upholds Bering Sea trawl fisheries managers’ decisions amid salmon crisis  Alaska Beacon

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6 h. ago Seattle advocates fear fallout from Housing & Urban Development cuts

Seattle advocates fear fallout from Housing & Urban Development cuts  Cascade PBS News

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6 h. ago 'Manipulative' Putin Doesn't Really Want Peace, Stalling For Time Says Zelensky of Ceasefire Talks

Trump cautiously welcomed Putin saying he accepted precepts of ceasefire, but Zelensky warns Moscow biding to derail talks altogether.  The post ‘Manipulative’ Putin Doesn’t Really Want Peace, Stalling For Time Says Zelensky of Ceasefire Talks appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Column | Comptroller warns about workforce purge excess, plans probe of actions

Column | Comptroller warns about workforce purge excess, plans probe of actions  The Washington Post

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7 h. ago Republican AGs praise teamwork with feds on crime ahead of meeting with Trump, Bondi

Before President Donald Trump comes to the Department of Justice to talk public safety, Republican attorney generals said the fentanyl crisis is top of mind.

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7 h. ago Exclusive — Secretary Bessent on ‘Reprivatization’ of Economy: ‘We Are Laser

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Breitbart News exclusively that President Donald Trump’s administration is "laser-focused" on cutting the deficit and getting spending "under control," part of his larger vision of "reprivatization" of the U.S. economy so economic growth is no longer dependent on government spending but instead on private sector growth. The post Exclusive — Secretary Bessent on ‘Reprivatization’ of Economy: ‘We Are Laser-Focused on Getting this Deficit Under Control’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago UK’s secret iCloud backdoor order triggers civil rights challenge

The U.K. government’s secret order to Apple demanding it backdoor the end-to-end encrypted version of its iCloud storage service has now been challenged by two civil rights groups, Liberty and Privacy International, which filed complaints Thursday. They called the order “unacceptable and disproportionate” and warned of “global consequences” as the access order is thought to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 h. ago Trump Turns to an Untested Emissary, Steven Witkoff, to Engage Putin

Steven Witkoff, a real estate developer and friend of the president’s, lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus.

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8 h. ago Black comedian warns the word 'racist' is worn out, used ‘too loosely’

Stand-up comic and social media star Godfrey says he believes some comedy critics accuse jokes of being racist as a way to disqualify the joke because it delivers a "harsh truth."

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8 h. ago Spring break travelers urged to take certain precautions amid search for missing American college student

Former U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic Robin Bernstein, who served between 2018 and 2021, has a warning for spring breakers in light of the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki.

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