97 m. ago Trump criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell marks unprecedented escalation — and a warning to his successor

Criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell marks escalation in Trump's battle with central bank while shortlist emerges for Powell's potential replacement.

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5 h. ago Sleep patterns could predict risk for dementia, cancer and stroke, study suggests

A Stanford AI model trained on nearly 600,000 hours of sleep data can assess future risk for dementia, heart disease and more using one night of sleep, researchers say.

Science

5 h. ago Eyes on AI: Looking ahead to potential AI antitrust enforcement in the Trump administration

Eyes on AI: Looking ahead to potential AI antitrust enforcement in the Trump administration  White & Case LLP

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7 h. ago Venezuela’s Oil Riches Are Years Off, but Winners and Losers Will Emerge

Companies that already have operations in the country stand to benefit, but those that have profited from a standoff between Caracas and Washington could lose out.

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7 h. ago Electric vehicles could catch on in Africa sooner than expected

The number of vehicles in Africa is expected to double between now and 2050—faster than on any other continent. The question is not whether mobility will increase, but how. A new study led by researchers at ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, in collaboration with African partners from Makerere University, University of Port Harcourt and Stellenbosch University, shows that electric vehicles, combined with solar-powered off-grid charging systems, could be economically competitive in many African countries well before 2040.

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8 h. ago Trump Effect: Supertankers Sailing to Pick up Venezuelan Oil for China Turning Back

Two Chinese oil supertankers on their way to pick up Venezuelan oil made U-turns and headed back to Asia, reports indicate. The post Trump Effect: Supertankers Sailing to Pick up Venezuelan Oil for China Turning Back appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 h. ago Cuba’s president defiant, says no negotiations scheduled as Trump moves to choke off oil lifeline

Cuba rejects Trump's deal demands as Venezuelan oil lifeline ends. President Díaz-Canel says no negotiations with Washington despite energy crisis threats.

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17 h. ago Seattle Children's Theater will 'assess' upcoming production at Kennedy Center

Seattle Children's Theater will 'assess' upcoming production at Kennedy Center  KUOW

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18 h. ago US Supreme Court Wrestles With Louisiana Communities’ Lawsuits Against Oil Companies

US Supreme Court Wrestles With Louisiana Communities’ Lawsuits Against Oil Companies  EnergyNow.com

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20 h. ago Hilcorp operates Alaska’s largest oil field. Its chairman says they’re going to Venezuela

Hilcorp operates Alaska’s largest oil field. Its chairman says they’re going to Venezuela  Alaska Beacon

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20 h. ago US oil lobby group backs repeal of climate rule for vehicles, not power plants

US oil lobby group backs repeal of climate rule for vehicles, not power plants  Reuters

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20 h. ago Washington leaders launch Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator

Washington leaders launch Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator  Biodiesel Magazine

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21 h. ago Anthropic announces Claude for Healthcare following OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health reveal

Anthropic's Claude for Healthcare is unveiled about a week after OpenAI announced its ChatGPT Health product.

Technology

21 h. ago Researchers locked flu patients in a hotel with healthy adults — no one got sick

Groundbreaking flu transmission study reveals zero infections despite close contact between healthy volunteers and flu-positive students for two weeks.

Science

21 h. ago Study shows potential for sustainable azelaic acid production from vegetable oils

Azelaic acid is a renewable monomer used in the production of lubricants, polymers, and skincare. While conventionally produced via the energy-intensive ozonolysis of oleic acid, recent advances enable its production from high-oleic vegetable oil via the two-step oxidative cleavage (TSOC) process, improving process safety.

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21 h. ago Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over censure, potential demotion

Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over censure, potential demotion  The Washington Post

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22 h. ago Supreme Court Grapples With Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits Against Oil Companies

The justices heard arguments over whether oil companies sued by Louisiana could move the cases from state to federal court, a venue thought to be friendlier to corporate interests.

Events

23 h. ago Texas sends voter rolls to DOJ to look for ineligible registrations

Texas governor confirms state sent voter rolls to Justice Department for review of potential ineligible registrations, citing election integrity concerns.

Politics

23 h. ago Whale that delighted Cape Cod watchers is found dead on Delaware shore

The young humpback known as “Oil Change,” seen off Cape Cod in the summer, was found fatally injured near Atlantic resort towns after a suspected ship strike. The post Whale that delighted Cape Cod watchers is found dead on Delaware shore appeared first on Boston.com.

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24 h. ago NYC apartment residents report greater comfort after switching to heat pumps

Initially, the residents of a five-story New York City apartment building feared the conversion from their oil-based heating system to electric heat pumps would mean less warmth in the winter.

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