8 h. ago The Robinhood founder who might just revolutionize energy, if he succeeds

Baiju Bhatt is building something the space industry has largely dismissed, and it might be more groundbreaking than anyone realizes. When Baiju Bhatt stepped away from his role as Chief Creative Officer at Robinhood last year, only those close to him could have predicted his next move: launching a space company built around tech that […]

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9 h. ago Sebastian Maniscalco roasts Jeff Bezos' transformation from 'complete nerd' to 'shredded'

During a stand-up routine at Cannes Lions 2025, Sebastian Maniscalco poked fun at Jeff Bezos' “shredded" physique ahead of the Amazon founder's wedding to fiancée Lauren Sánchez.

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11 h. ago If you want to make it in girls softball in Brooklyn, you better know how to chant

At these softball playoffs for 11- and 12-year-old girls, you may hear singing. There's a chant for almost every moment in the game and all of them require full-on K-Pop, selfie energy.

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12 h. ago From responding to thinking ahead: Bringing energy and spatial planning together

For an effective energy transition, we need to think not only about how we generate sustainable energy, but also about the spatial consequences of those choices. After all, wind turbines, solar parks and the associated infrastructure also have to be built somewhere. This is proving to be quite a challenge for governments and network operators.

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15 h. ago Proposed framework could ensure equitable access during global transition to clean energy

New research led by The University of Manchester has outlined a more equitable way to plan the transition to low-carbon energy systems that reduces regional disparities in access to energy and water services.

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15 h. ago Federal judge in Mass. to deny Trump administration’s motion to dismiss lawsuit over block on wind projects

Attorneys general from 17 states, including Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. are suing in federal court to challenge Trump’s Day One executive order halting leasing and permitting for wind energy projects. The post Federal judge in Mass. to deny Trump administration’s motion to dismiss lawsuit over block on wind projects appeared first on Boston.com.

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16 h. ago Wheat straw, a farming byproduct, could soon insulate your home

Traditional forms of thermal insulation used to regulate temperatures in homes and commercial buildings are often energy-intensive to manufacture, resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions.

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16 h. ago Vera Rubin Observatory Brings Universe’s Darkest Mysteries Into Focus

As the Vera C. Rubin Observatory surveys the night sky, astrophysicists expect to unlock the secrets of dark matter, dark energy and cosmic phenomena that go “bang!”

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17 h. ago At TechCrunch All Stage: VC red flags, founder signals, and pre

At the pre-seed stage, there’s not much for a VC to analyze — no revenue curve, no retention metrics, no CAC. That doesn’t mean they’re guessing. It means they’re watching everything else. At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, Charles Hudson, managing partner and founder of Precursor Ventures, will walk founders through […]

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17 h. ago Everything you need to know about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of Iran

From 1979 Islamic revolutionary to Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei's hardline stance includes backing terror groups, crushing dissent with an iron fist and ruling through fear and repression.

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19 h. ago New EU and US energy sanctions are needed to disarm Putin’s war machine

New EU and US energy sanctions are needed to disarm Putin’s war machine  Atlantic Council

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20 h. ago Dave Portnoy says legacy media faces major distrust as CNN grapples with low morale

Barstool Sport founder Dave Portnoy slammed legacy media outlets as CNN staffers fear uncertainty.

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21 h. ago How Much Energy Does AI Use? The People Who Know Aren’t Saying

A growing body of research attempts to put a number on energy use and AI—even as the companies behind the most popular models keep their carbon emissions a secret.

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23 h. ago I'm a VC founder. Here's a day in my life, from coffee and emails at 4 a.m. to taking a Waymo to dance class at noon

I'm a VC founder. Here's a day in my life, from coffee and emails at 4 a.m. to taking a Waymo to dance class at noon  Business Insider

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30 h. ago Open Door Legal founder, client highlight need amid SF mayor's proposed budget cuts

Open Door Legal founder, client highlight need amid SF mayor's proposed budget cuts  NBC Bay Area

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33 h. ago Omaha to celebrate Juneteenth with new energy after electing first Black mayor

Omaha just elected its first Black mayor, giving this year's Juneteenth celebrations new energy. The city wants to mark the occasion by being a model for unity during a time of divisiveness.

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33 h. ago Michigan is trying to restart a nuclear plant — something rarely if ever done

There's renewed interest in using nuclear energy to supply electricity after years of stagnation. Now, Michigan wants to restart a shut down plant. Analysts say in most cases, that won't be possible.

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35 h. ago A trio of studies could help Puerto Rico's energy system weather future storms

When Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico in 2022, it exposed the vulnerabilities of the island's energy infrastructure. Though only a Category 1 storm, Fiona caused a total blackout across the island, leaving residents without power for days to weeks with far-reaching health, safety, and economic consequences.

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37 h. ago California decarbonization projects are among two dozen eliminated by Trump's Department of Energy

California decarbonization projects are among two dozen eliminated by Trump's Department of Energy  Los Angeles Times

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39 h. ago Passive cooling paint sweats off heat to deliver 10X cooling and 30% energy savings

A new cement-based paint can cool down the building by sweating off the heat. The cooling paint, named CCP-30, was designed by an international team of researchers and features a nanoparticle-modified porous structure composed of a calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel network.

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