Electricity use projections are surging, prompting companies to extend fossil fuel plants to meet the expected demand, which is undermining U.S. goals to cut carbon emissions.
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ABC News - World
Puerto Rico officials reject request to extend voter registration deadline
Officials in Puerto Rico rejected a petition to extend a voter registration deadline following an outcry over long lines formed by those seeking to participate in this year’s general election9 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Bangladesh opposition party rallies to demand a new election
Thousands of activists and opposition leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the capital, Dhaka17 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
REIT rally fueled by interest-rate-cut hopes may be slowed by a less-dovish Fed
With the Fed set to announce an interest-rate cut on Wednesday, KeyBanc analysts are questioning whether the REIT rally will continue through an extended cutting cycle and are predicting some ...24 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Chevron boss says Biden’s policies are ‘undermining’ energy security
Mike Wirth lashes out at White House’s ‘attacks’ on natural gas30 minutes ago - Joe Biden -
Inc. - Business
Betting on U.S. Elections Undermines Confidence in Voting, Agency Says
TheCommodities and Futures Trading Commission continues its bid to keep New York startup Kalshi from taking money for election wagers.37 minutes ago -
ABC News - Sports
Stanley Cup champion Panthers agree to extend arena deal with Broward County through at least 2033
The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are extending their operating agreement with Broward County for five more years, ensuring that the team remains in the market through 2033 and likely well ...40 minutes ago - NHL -
ABC News - Tech
Cyprus approves electricity cable to link its power grid with Greece's
Cyprus has approved a massive undersea electricity cable project to link its grid with Greece's40 minutes ago -
Inc. - Business
Harris Meets With Teamsters, Seeking Endorsement
Leadership of the 1.3-million-member union has not backed a candidate for president yet, but met with Trump in January.59 minutes ago - Kamala Harris -
Inc. - Business
Boeing, Union Plan to Meet as Strikers Dig In
The two sides return to the bargaining table with federal mediators as the price tag for the walkout is estimated to hit $100 million a day.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices rise after exploding pagers injure Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures rose Tuesday after news reports said pagers carried by thousands of Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time, raising fears of a broader Middle East conflict that ...1 hour ago -
The Hill - Politics
'Severe' geomagnetic storm reported: Will it spark auroras, impact electrical grids?
You may have seen the northern lights last night, but will you get the same chance tonight?1 hour ago -
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CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil trades above $71 per barrel amid Fed rate cut optimism, Gulf of Mexico disruptions
U.S. crude oil is down more than 13% this quarter, while Brent has fallen nearly 16% as demand slows in China.2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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CNBC - Business
A push toward sustainable jet fuel is leaving investors with unanswered questions
"The truth is, it's going to be more expensive, you can't really sugarcoat that," one producer said.3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Doomed Titan sub's ex-operations chief says company goal was money
David Lochridge, OceanGate's former operations director, labeled the submersible unsafe prior to its last, fatal voyage.3 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Go makes a comeback: What’s fueling its revival?
Although Go was released to much furore in late 2009, when it was heralded as Programming Language of the Year by the TIOBE Index, its popularity has waxed and waned over the years. Now Go has ...3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Tech
Former operations chief of Titan sub testifies company goal was money and there was "very little in the way of science"
Former operations chief of Titan sub testifies company goal was money and there was "very little in the way of science"4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Harris enthusiasm driving a surge in young Latino registration: Voto Latino
Voter registration among young Hispanics jumped over the past two months, a change that the president and CEO of Voto Latino says is mostly driven by voter enthusiasm for Vice President Harris. ...4 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
My Employee Expects Us All to Attend Her Destination Wedding
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Fed to cut rates by a quarter point with a soft landing expected, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey shows 84% of the 27 respondents, including economists, fund managers and strategists, see the Fed cutting by a quarter percentage point.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Norway: electric cars outnumber petrol for first time in ‘historic milestone’
Nordic country, paradoxically a major oil producer, has set target for all new cars sold to be zero emission. Electric cars now outnumber petrol cars in Norway for the first time, an industry ...5 hours ago -
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Wired - Tech
Brompton Electric G Line Review: Stupid Amounts of Fun
Thrills and spills from a fold-up bike? We couldn’t believe it either.9 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Pret A Manger’s global sales surge above £1bn
UK sandwich chain expands in aggressive international sales drive10 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
THG, and the art of expectation management
Ingenuity is an attitude, not just a brand name11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Indian state accepts key demands of protesting doctors in rape case
The West Bengal government has agreed to remove a top police officer and two senior health officials.11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Israel sets new war goal of returning residents to the north
It has warned it might use force against Hezbollah, whose attacks have forced mass evacuations.11 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Israel expands war goals to include return of residents near border with Lebanon
Statement from Benjamin Netanyahu comes after defence minister says the possibility for an agreement with Hezbollah was ‘running out’. See all our Middle East coverage Israel will expand its ...15 hours ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Trump says crypto is 'fledging' yet ‘massive business’ in project launch
Former President Trump and his sons unveiled new details about their new cryptocurrency platform World Liberty Financial on Monday night, marking the former president’s latest embrace of digital ...15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Violent threats surge in Springfield, Ohio, after Trump, Vance false claims
The town of Springfield, Ohio, has been on edge ever since former President Donald Trump's baseless debate comments that Haitian immigrants there are eating pets. CBS News congressional ...17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions
Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.19 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Houston-area pipeline fire prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place orders for thousands
A natural liquid gas pipeline erupted near Houston on Monday, prompting authorities to evacuate homes and businesses as shelter-in-place orders covered multiple schools.19 hours ago -
The New York Times - Health
Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
The company said that the site would close indefinitely and that it would permanently stop making liverwurst. Union officials said the plant’s 500 workers would be given severance and offered ...3 days ago