60 m. ago Washington's biggest utility provider pays customers to save energy during heat wave

Washington's biggest utility provider pays customers to save energy during heat wave  KUOW

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2 h. ago Study shows how electricity pricing is linked to greenhouse gas emissions

A new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst establishes a link between what U.S. households pay for electricity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power generation.

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3 h. ago Instant view: Markets gyrate on brief scare that Trump will fire Fed's Powell

Instant view: Markets gyrate on brief scare that Trump will fire Fed's Powell  Reuters

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3 h. ago Trump ‘not planning’ to fire Fed’s Powell as Washington speculates he will

Trump ‘not planning’ to fire Fed’s Powell as Washington speculates he will  MarketWatch

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3 h. ago Texas psychiatrist reveals mental health challenges facing flood disaster survivors

Mental health experts discuss the hidden toll of the Texas floods that victims will face long after emergency crews leave. Dr. Sabrina Browne shares warning signs with parents.

Events

5 h. ago Transit software startup Via confidentially files for an IPO

The transit software company, is finally taking the step into public markets with an IPO after abandoning the idea in 2021.

Events

5 h. ago Hunter Biden claims Democrats lost because they weren't loyal to his father

The former president's son, Hunter Biden, claimed in a recent podcast interview that Democrats lost in 2024 because they didn't remain loyal to Joe Biden.

Politics

5 h. ago Iran's leader threatens 'even bigger blow' against US, Trump says he's in ‘no rush’ to talk

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns of further attacks against the U.S. and Israel despite degraded military program, though experts caution that Tehran's missile capabilities remain a threat.

Politics

5 h. ago Research identifies 'hidden epidemic' of fraud anxiety in adults living alone

New research from the University of Portsmouth has found that a significant number of older adults in the U.K. are affected by fear of fraud, especially those who live alone or have previously been victims of crime.

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6 h. ago On super hot days, this insurance plan pays out cash for lost wages

It's called parametric insurance, it offers protection for climate-related wage losses and it's gaining ground in India.

Economics

7 h. ago Alaska seafood marketing body brings pollock burgers to Japanese beach

Alaska seafood marketing body brings pollock burgers to Japanese beach  Undercurrent News

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7 h. ago The economy is turbulent for influencers, too — here's how you might see it online

Seesawing tariffs and turbulent financial markets are playing out on social media feeds, impacting the multibillion-dollar influencer industry in what could be a new recession indicator.

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9 h. ago This key data shows S.F.’s growth remains sluggish — and far worse than rest of the Bay Area

This key data shows S.F.’s growth remains sluggish — and far worse than rest of the Bay Area  San Francisco Chronicle

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9 h. ago Inflation picks up in June as Trump's tariffs start to impact prices

President Trump's tariffs are starting to show up in the prices that consumers pay. That contributed to an uptick in inflation last month and will make the Fed cautious about cutting interest rates.

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13 h. ago Threat of ICJ Claim Based on Soleimani Assassination Remains a Card in Iran’s Hand

Threat of ICJ Claim Based on Soleimani Assassination Remains a Card in Iran’s Hand  EJIL: Talk!

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13 h. ago Alt.Latino: Joy and resistance, plus Felix shares some of his favorite playlists

This week Ana and I share some of our long time favorites. While Ana leans into music discovery, I tend to bring more of the classics. In fact, I build playlists on a streaming service to mix music much like I did back in the era of the cassette tape. There is wide swath of music presented in the show this week. —Felix Contreras• Maestro Espada, "La despedida," "Tres gotas de rocío," and Peretas del Tío Vicente"• Lido Pimienta, "Ahora" • X Alfonso, Eme Alfonso & Síntesis "Rezo a Changó" • Simon Diaz, "Tonada De Luna Llena" • Raúl Rodríguez, Chano Domínguez & Martirio, "En Esta Tarde Gris" • Rita Payés & Silvia Pérez Cruz, "El Panadero"• Maria José Llergo, "Aprendiendo a Volar" • Amaia Miranda, "Canción para Amama" • Ataquemos, "Vilo" • incluso si nunca despiertas, "la lluvia no mata las flores"• Malo, "Suavecito" • Tommy James & The Shondells, "Crystal Blue Persuasion" • Hugh Masekela, "Grazing In The Grass" • War, "All Day Music"• El Chicano, "Viva Tirado" Audio for this episode of...

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20 h. ago Pentagon Scales Back Military Deployment In Los Angeles, Thousands Of Troops To Remain

Pentagon Scales Back Military Deployment In Los Angeles, Thousands Of Troops To Remain  Patch

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20 h. ago He was wrongfully convicted of murder. Now L.A. County will pay him $14 million

He was wrongfully convicted of murder. Now L.A. County will pay him $14 million  Los Angeles Times

Economics

21 h. ago Trump Releases About Half of the National Guard Troops in Los Angeles

President Trump mobilized the troops on June 7 in the wake of chaotic protests. They have remained in Southern California several weeks after most of the demonstrations had ended.

Politics

21 h. ago A revolutionary real estate listing: John Hancock’s former Boston home is up for grabs

The house is the only remaining property associated with the founding father in Boston. The post A revolutionary real estate listing: John Hancock’s former Boston home is up for grabs appeared first on Boston.com.

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