55 m. 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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70 m. ago Large Holes Open Up in Surrey, England; Car Teeters on the Edge

A giant hole opened up on a street in Surrey, southwest of London, forcing evacuations and leaving a car teetering on the edge. The cause was unknown.

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78 m. ago Laura Yavanian is running for Winchester Hospital’s special care nursery

"Winchester Hospital has been near and dear to my heart through the years in the care I received myself, and my family." The post Laura Yavanian is running for Winchester Hospital’s special care nursery appeared first on Boston.com.

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96 m. ago DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards

The restrictions are already in place at the General Services Administration along with several other agencies. Soon they’ll roll out to most of the federal government, sources say.

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2 h. ago Making history as first African American to be cardinal, archbishop of Washington

Making history as first African American to be cardinal, archbishop of Washington  Our Sunday Visitor

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2 h. ago New York Sues Vape Makers, Saying They Make Products Attractive to Teens

The state’s attorney general sued nine companies that make and distribute popular vaping devices, seeking a permanent ban on the flavored products.

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2 h. ago Headin' up to San Francisco, Justin Verlander reflects on remarkable career: 'Appreciative of everything'

Headin' up to San Francisco, Justin Verlander reflects on remarkable career: 'Appreciative of everything'  CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR

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3 h. ago Physicist explains what may have caused Delta Flight 4819 to flip over

It was a dramatic and unusual sight: a Delta Air Lines passenger jet crash-landed on Monday at Toronto Pearson International Airport, skidding into flames on the runway before flipping upside down.

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4 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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4 h. ago Song Yadong predicts he’ll end Henry Cejudo’s career at UFC Seattle: ‘Time is over, it’s time to retire’

Song Yadong predicts he’ll end Henry Cejudo’s career at UFC Seattle: ‘Time is over, it’s time to retire’  MMA Fighting

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5 h. ago RAN, RNZN Tracking Group of Chinese Warships Approaching Australia's East Coast

The Australian and New Zealand militaries monitoring three Chinese warships moving unusually far south along Australia´s east coast. The post RAN, RNZN Tracking Group of Chinese Warships Approaching Australia’s East Coast appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 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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6 h. ago Lawmaker who lost son to suicide warns Senate that ‘big tech is the big tobacco of this generation’

South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey, who lost his son to suicide in July 2022, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the need to protect children online.

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9 h. ago Cost of securing events in New Orleans rises after deadly New Year's Day attack

Carnival season is in full swing in New Orleans. The cost of securing parades has become more expensive for organizers since the deadly New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people.

Events

9 h. ago The Damascus neighborhood of Syria's new leader celebrates his new role

The Damascus neighborhood of the man who has been leading Syria's new caretaker government celebrates his new role and reflects on the last 14 years of civil war.

Culture

9 h. ago In central Minnesota, racing enthusiasts take their vehicles to the ice

Take a frozen lake or river, add a car or motorcycle or snowmobile, and you get a thrilling moment for racing enthusiasts in central Minnesota.

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9 h. ago Ukraine war latest: Donald Trump tells BBC Russia has 'the cards' in negotiations

Ukraine war latest: Donald Trump tells BBC Russia has 'the cards' in negotiations  BBC.com

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9 h. ago Carnival crowds and travel gridlock make life 'difficult' as social media users chime in

Tourists flock to Venice, Italy, for the Carnival celebration, with social media users calling out the amount of crowds that are gathering as the city looks to curb overtourism.

Transport

9 h. ago California sheriff uses 'To Catch A Predator' playbook to squash blue state crime

A veteran California sheriff and governor hopeful is highlighting one of his biggest career wins happening through a partnership with 'To Catch a Predator' in a massive 2006 operation.

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9 h. ago Father 'born again' after reuniting with son who survived nearly 500 days in Hamas captivity

Sagui Dekel-Chen's father joined "Fox & Friends First" to describe the emotional reunion and the deaths of Shiri Bibas and her young children at the hands of Hamas.

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