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Electricity grids creak as AI demands soar
Data centre electricity demand is forecast to double in four years, putting energy grids under pressure.BBC News - Top stories -
Power demand from AI, EVs and Big Tech is now the energy sector’s No. 1 concern
If power systems fail, it’s lights out for the entire economy.MarketWatch - Business -
The plan for a new California city
A group backed by some of California's richest has purchased some 60,000 acres of farmland in Northern California, as part of an ambitious plan to build a brand-new, walkable city in the nation's most car-centric state, for as many as 400,000 ...CBS News - Top stories - California -
DuPont stock hits new high after an analyst's upgrade — why we're not buyers here
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
2024 Indy 500 odds, predictions, time, date, starting grid: Model makes surprising picks, best bets
SportsLine's computer model revealed its 2024 Indianapolis 500 predictions and picks for Sunday's IndyCar race at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayCBS Sports - Sports -
Can Jets' revamped O-line protect Aaron Rodgers? Why veteran QB is in position to thrive behind upgraded unit
The Jets' offensive line will play a big part in keeping Aaron Rodgers healthyCBS Sports - Sports -
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Nvidia is seeing ‘insatiable’ demand, but these are the key questions
Investors are focused on the Blackwell ramp, prospect of an “air pocket” and margin trends.MarketWatch - Business -
Review: 'IF,' a movie about imaginary friends, requires suspension of disbelief — and a few more drafts
Actor turned writer-director John Krasinski had a way with creatures in 'A Quiet Place,' but loses his way with the gentle children's drama 'IF.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Demi Moore says full frontal nudity with Margaret Qualley in ‘The Substance’ required 'vulnerability'
Demi Moore‘s new film, the feminist body horror “The Substance,” sees her bare it all, with several scenes featuring full nudity.NBC News - Top stories -
Garrett Whitlock injury: Red Sox pitcher diagnosed with ligament damage in elbow, could require surgery
Manager Alex Cora said Whitlock is headed to a doctor later this weekCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
WATCH: Bear stops traffic on California freeway
A bear slowed traffic on a Southern California freeway before retreating back toward the nearby hills.ABC News - Top stories - California -
England's Kane suffers injury scare on Euros' eve
England captain Harry Kane is struggling with a back injury less than a month out from the European Championship, with Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel confirming he will miss the final game of the season.ESPN - Sports -
California college students experiencing homelessness speak out
College can be stressful with studying and meeting deadlines, but some students are struggling with a different issue: housing. Federal data shows more than 1.5 million U.S. college students are homeless. CBS News producer Sarah Svoboda shows how ...CBS News - Top stories - California -
Disneyland Character Workers at California Park Vote to Unionize
The vote determined whether 1,700 workers who play characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse and who dance at parades could join the union representing other workers at the park in Anaheim, Calif.The New York Times - Business - California -
The average price of EVs is dropping—here’s how much
Tesla contributed to the drop as it cut prices in the last year, but overall, lower EV prices have not yet generated appreciably higher sales volume.MarketWatch - Business -
California is imposing a new tax on guns. Will it impact sales?
Beginning July, state will become the first to charge an 11% excise tax, on top of federal and sales taxes, with an aim to reduce gun violence. Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ...The Guardian - World - California -
Starving pelicans struggling to survive in Southern California
A mystery along the California coast: one of America's most beloved seabirds — the pelican — is struggling to survive and nobody seems to know why. In Monday's "Climate Watch," Carter Evans takes a look at the problem and the people trying to help.CBS News - Top stories - California -
U.S.-China tensions are blocking the road for EV manufacturers
Biden administration is confident that U.S. car companies will adapt to new tariffs on Chinese-made products.MarketWatch - Business - China -
UK ports 'choked' by shipping fumes, study claims
Ports dispute the findings and say they are working hard to reduce emissions.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
This is the 'most religious' state, according to new study
The Beehive State has the largest share of religious adherents out of every other state in the nation, according to new research from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah.The Hill - Politics -
Researchers studying 'doomsday glacier' make worrying discovery
Antarctica's "doomsday glacier," referred to as such for its potential to dramatically raise global sea levels, is melting faster than we thought thanks to warmer sea water passing below it, according to a new study.The Hill - Politics -
easyJet Expects Summer Demand to Boost Earnings; Replaces CEO
EasyJet said its CFO, Kenton Jarvis, will replace the departing CEO Johan Lundgren early next year as it reported a narrower loss in the first-half ahead of a busy summer season.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Reddit-OpenAI deal highlights demand for social-media platform’s data
Reddit already has a longstanding partnership with Google, and more deals may be in the pipeline, says Deutsche Bank.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump demands drug test for Biden ahead of first debate
Former President Trump said he wants President Biden to be drug-tested before their first debate. “I'm gonna demand a drug test too, by the way,” Trump said at the Minnesota Republican Party’s Lincoln Reagan Dinner Friday. “I am, no I really am. I ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Why Wikileaks' Julian Assange faces US extradition demand
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange hopes to launch a new appeal.BBC News - Top stories -
Back From War, These I.D.F. Soldiers Demand New Leadership
Some reservists in the Israel Defense Forces who have returned home from war are joining the growing calls within Israel for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition to step aside.The New York Times - World -
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California firefighters rescue dog trapped for hours inside of a wall
Mother's Day turned out to be a challenging one for a 2-year-old family pet in Garden Grove, California as firefighters were called to rescue a dog after it was trapped inside a wall for several hours.NBC News - Top stories - California -
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In California, otters are turning to tools to eat prey in Monterey Bay
West Coast sea otters are turning to tool use to exploit richer prey and get a leg up on the competition, a new study has found. In Monterey Bay, an incredible rebound in sea otter populations has made their favorite prey scarce — and pushed them ...The Hill - Politics - California -
Southern California traffic brought to standstill after bear wanders onto freeway
Commuters on a Southern California freeway experienced an unexpected delay earlier this week when a bear wandered onto the road, bringing traffic to a halt.ABC News - Top stories - California -
Honda Motor Plans to Invest Over $60 Billion on EV Strategy
The Japanese automaker plans to invest on its electric-vehicle strategy through 2030 as part of efforts to boost sales and production in the coming years.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Did a topless photo lead a California IVF doctor to kill his wife?
Susann Sills had posted a topless photo in a political chatroom that enraged her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, according to prosecutors.CBS News - Top stories - California -
As Tesla layoffs continue, here are 600 jobs the company cut in California
The latest wave of Tesla layoffs hit an array of departments, impacting factory workers, software developers and robotics engineers. Read the WARN filing here.CNBC - Business - California -
Biden's Chinese EV tariffs don't address lingering national security concerns
The 100% Chinese EV tariffs are meant to head off economic risks, but some Democrats say Chinese EVs should be banned entirely for security reasons.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
As Tesla layoffs continue, here are 600 jobs the company cut in California
As part of Tesla’s massive restructuring, the electric-vehicle maker notified the California Employment Development Department this week that it’s cutting approximately 600 more employees at its manufacturing facilities and engineering offices ...NBC News - Top stories - California -
Graduate workers in California to strike over treatment of Gaza protesters
Widespread disruption expected after workers vote to hold series of strikes, starting Monday with UC Santa Cruz. California’s huge university system is facing widespread disruption after workers voted to hold a series of strikes in protest of its ...The Guardian - World - California -
California district to pay $360K to teacher fired for not following transgender policies
A California school district settled a 2023 lawsuit from a former teacher who refused to adhere to the district’s gender identity-related policies.NBC News - Top stories - California -
These California college students live in RVs to afford cost of education
"I don't feel homeless, but I am legally homeless," said one of the dozens of students at Cal Poly Humboldt who call an RV or other vehicle home.CBS News - Top stories - California