2 h. 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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2 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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3 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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3 h. ago A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’  The Nerds of Color

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3 h. ago Review | D.C.’s Minetta Tavern is an alluring chip off the old block in N.Y.

Review | D.C.’s Minetta Tavern is an alluring chip off the old block in N.Y.  The Washington Post

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3 h. ago Starmer Rebuffs Trump, Reassures Zelensky It's 'Perfectly Reasonable' to Cancel Elections in Wartime

PM immediately offered Zelensky affirmation over his democratic status after Trump blasted Ukraine for cancelling its elections. The post Starmer Rebuffs Trump, Reassures Zelensky It’s ‘Perfectly Reasonable’ to Cancel Elections in Wartime appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 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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6 h. ago ProtoArc XKM01 CaseUp Combo Review: A Reliable Portable Workstation

This foldable keyboard combo delivers a seamless experience for getting work done on the go without breaking the bank.

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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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8 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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9 h. ago Continuous skill acquisition in robots: New framework mimics human lifelong learning

Humans are known to accumulate knowledge over time, which in turn allows them to continuously improve their abilities and skills. This capability, known as lifelong learning, has so far proved difficult to replicate in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics systems.

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12 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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14 h. ago Gonzaga spoils Washington State’s large home crowd, cruises to 84

Gonzaga spoils Washington State’s large home crowd, cruises to 84-63 victory on Palouse  The Spokesman Review

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15 h. ago Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could chip in to boost power grid resilience

MIT engineers propose a new “local electricity market” to tap into the power potential of homeowners’ grid-edge devices.

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16 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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18 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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20 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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22 h. ago Everything you need to know about Noise Pop, SF’s biggest winter music fest

Everything you need to know about Noise Pop, SF’s biggest winter music fest  The San Francisco Standard

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22 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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23 h. ago Reducing carbon emissions from residential heating: A pathway forward

A new MIT study identifies steps that can lower not only emissions, but also costs, across the combined electric power and natural gas industries that now supply heating fuels.

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