Solid state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs

Nevada's swing state status unpacked as polls show close race

Nevada Independent reporter Gabby Birenbaum breaks down the role Nevada will play as a swing state in the 2024 election as both campaigns make their pitches to voters.

How local and state races could affect U.S. climate policy

The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on ...

Trump rallies in key battleground states as polls show tight race

On the eve of Election Day, former President Donald Trump visited North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan, urging supporters to turn out in crucial battleground states. Trump campaign press ...

Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats

Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.

Politics - Politico - October 14

Nuclear power is coming back — and that could be a win for older workers

The revival of nuclear power — and the push for clean energy — may depend on keeping older workers online for longer.

Business - MarketWatch - 23 hours ago

As Black Voters Hesitate on Harris, Democrats Race to Win Them Over

With a frenzy of activity, the vice president and her allies are trying to strengthen her support with Black voters, whose growing alienation the party’s leaders had not confronted directly until now.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Six F1 races to go: the factors that will decide if Verstappen or Norris wins title

The variables between Red Bull and McLaren suggest much drama to come as title chase could still go down to the wire. After a season that opened looking like it would deliver an all too familiar ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Verstappen wins US Grand Prix sprint race, but Norris snatches pole position

Red Bull driver extends lead in title race to 54 points Norris is first on the grid for Sunday, Verstappen second It was first blood to Max Verstappen, as the Formula One championship run-in ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

How the virtual network "Win With Black Women" is impacting the 2024 presidential race

Jotaka Eaddy is the woman behind the virtual network "Win With Black Women," which started meeting every Sunday during the pandemic via Zoom. Their goal is to support and advance the policy agenda ...

Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City Marathon

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands wins the men's race at the New York City Marathon

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

These races will give early clues about who will win the House

Control of the House is up for grabs, and political observers of all stripes will be watching on Tuesday with anxious anticipation for early signs of which party will hold the gavel in the next ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Melbourne Cup 2024: rank outsider Knight’s Choice wins Flemington photo finish

Jockey Robbie Dolan guides outsider to shock victory Warp Speed a close second and Okita Soushi third Rank outsider Knight’s Choice caused a major upset as the local ride stunned the rest of the ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

College football rankings: There's a new No. 1 in the Bottom 25, UCLA joins race for Power Four's worst

Anyone can rank the 25 best teams in college football, but here, we rank the 25 worst after Week 7

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Midseason grades: A+ for Boise State, F for Oklahoma State & more | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman give several teams their midseason report cards, share the scariest performances from Week 8 and preview the biggest games of Week 9.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

College football top 25: North Dakota State supplants rival South Dakota State in FCS Power Rankings

A look around the best of the best in the FCS entering Week 9

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Playoff rankings projections, Ohio State vs. Penn State preview & is USC cursed? | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman give their take on the college football playoff rankings ahead of the official rankings release next week, take a look at some of the most ‘cursed’ teams ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Ohio State defense stifles Penn State, Ole Miss is back & Clemson is DONE | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down the biggest matchups of college football Week 10.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Weight-loss drugs may reduce opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, study finds

Weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, made by Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, can reduce rates of opioid and alcohol abuse by up to 50%, according to a new study that supports expectations the drugs can offer ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

A racist joke against Puerto Ricans creates aftershocks in the closing week of the election

Ahead of Donald Trump’s appearance Tuesday in the heavily Latino city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, a comedian’s racist joke about Puerto Ricans at the former president’s Madison Square Garden rally ...

The 80% rule doesn’t cut it anymore: You may end up spending a lot more in retirement than you expect

Between the “go-go” years and healthcare costs, your expenses may stay the same — or even rise.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Digested week: Crap telly, power naps – oh and I think I may have saved a friend’s life | John Crace

Also this week, Sunak fails to go out with a bang, while his party can just about be bothered to pick his replacement. Life skills you never knew you had. A little while ago I met a friend for ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

World Series 2024: Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers his best and most efficient outing yet as Dodgers go up 2-0 on Yankees

L.A.'s rookie allowed just one hit in 6 1/3 sparkling innings vs. a team that was in the running to sign the $325 million man.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Pentagon Seeks Silicon Valley Elite to Join Reserves

A new Defense Department initiative would recruit top technical minds as part-time military officers.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

How ‘Factorio’ seduced Silicon Valley — and me

Tech workers cannot resist the cult video game that asks players to single-handedly restage the industrial revolution

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipes

The Environmental Protection Agency didn't ensure that states submitted accurate estimates of the number of lead pipes they had

Health - ABC News - October 23

Norris on pole for US Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint race as they restart F1 title fight

McLaren’s Lando Norris edged Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the pole at the United States Grand Prix on Saturday

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Romanchuk wins men's wheelchair race at NYC Marathon, Scaroni wins women's event

Marcel Hug’s three-year streak as New York Marathon men’s wheelchair champion is over after Daniel Romanchuk won the race

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

SaluSpa Ibiza Review: A Solid Place to Soak

Owning a hot tub comes with some trials and tribulations, but they're worth overcoming.

Tech - Wired - October 15

Retail sales post solid gain in September, showing a continued strong economy

Retail sales increased 0.4% in September, with strength in a broad range of categories that overcame weak gas and auto spending, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Harris campaign ramps up ground game in battleground states

With just under two weeks left until Election Day, the Harris campaign has canvassers going door-to-door in Pennsylvania hoping to target disengaged voters. The Harris-Walz team believes 10% of ...

College Football Power Rankings: Ole Miss plummets, Notre Dame ticks up after dramatic Week 7 slate

The Rebels let one slip away against LSU on Saturday, and it led to Lane Kiffin's team sliding down the rankings

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 team, plus a player to pick up in fantasy from each club

With a week and change in the books, here are the early risers and fallers. Plus, get help for your fantasy roster with these early waiver targets.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Pylons rule and rural beauty is up for sale. Why do those in power so hate the countryside? | Simon Jenkins

Ed Miliband seems happy to see the landscape blighted. We value townscape – everywhere else has to fend for itself. Does Labour believe in beauty? The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, celebrated his ...