Two dead after electric bike catches fire in house, firefighters say

China is catching up with the West on tech, Microsoft president says

According to Microsoft's web page about its presence in China, the company has operated there since 1992.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says

A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Air conditioning will be major driver of electricity demand, says IEA

Higher temperatures and rising incomes could boost power demand coming from home cooling units by 280% by 2050

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Global electricity demand to double by 2050, IEA’s World Energy Outlook says

Electricity demand is set to increase at levels equivalent to adding a new Japan to the world each year, the International Energy Agency said

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Cuba suffers complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails

Most businesses were closed on Friday as officials blamed deteriorating infrastructure and fuel shortages for failure. Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Cuba electricity returns for some after major power outage

A major power plant failed in Cuba, affecting the entire national system and leaving millions without power.

Slow progress after Cuba’s electrical grid collapses twice in 24 hours

As electricity was being restored in parts of Cuba following an island-wide blackout, a total collapse of the electrical grid occurred once again.

Guadeloupe loses electricity after striking workers seize power station

French Caribbean island without power after employees cause ‘emergency shutdown of all the engines’ . The French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been left entirely without power after striking ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Elections won't be impeded by 'weirdos’ after ballot box fires, says Washington lawmaker

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ballot box fires in the state of Washington and calls for around-the-clock law enforcement presence at ballot drop locations.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Saints fire coach Dennis Allen after the club's seventh straight loss, AP source says

Sports - ABC News - November 4

How Can You Stop Batteries From Catching Fire? Perhaps by Adding Some Water

Governments and investors are pouring money into the search for batteries that are difficult, or impossible, to set on fire.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

House Education GOP says schools failed to protect Jewish students after nearly yearlong antisemitism investigation

Republicans on the House Education Committee on Thursday released their report regarding antisemitism on college campuses after a nearly yearlong investigation that played a part in at least two ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump says he 'shouldn't have left' White House after 2020 loss

During a weekend battleground blitz, former President Donald Trump said that he should have never left the White House despite his 2020 campaign loss. Referencing the bulletproof glass now that now ...

Nuclear submarine shipyard fire at Barrow-in-Furness leaves two in hospital

Residents told to stay indoors but police say there is no nuclear risk from blaze at BAE Systems complex. Two people have been taken to hospital after a “significant” fire broke out at BAE Systems’ ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Raiders' Pierce: OC change '100%' my decision

The Raiders have fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, offensive line coach James Cregg and quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello, the team announced.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

UN force says Israeli project on Syria border saw 'severe violations' of a cease-fire deal after AP report on work there

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Cook Political Report shifts six House races to Dems, two to GOP

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted six House races toward Democrats and two contests toward the GOP in their final update before Election Day. The election handicapper moved ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Last two pro-impeachment House Republicans survive reelection

The last remaining House Republicans who voted to impeach President-elect Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, survived their reelection bids this cycle, according to ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

At least 10 dead as volcanic eruptions destroy houses in Indonesia

Homes and a convent burn down as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on island of Flores spews ash into the air. At least 10 people have died amid a series of volcanic eruptions on the Indonesian island of ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Squirrels, whales, bears: why is the road to the White House strewn with dead animals?

Reports of casual cruelty to animals during the presidential race are more about gaining votes than concern for their welfare. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Boy, 7, dies and six injured in house explosion

Emergency crews remain at the scene in Newcastle, with people being warned to avoid the area.

Up in smoke: the artist who lost 1000 paintings in a house fire

Max Ayres has spent much of his life capturing Lancashire – and himself – without ever selling a painting. Now a blaze has transformed much of his singular body of work. Max Ayres has a hole in his ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Steelers' Mike Williams says he never ran route that led to his game-winning TD catch

Williams' admission makes his game-winning score even more insane

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Flexibility over electricity use key to UK’s 2030 green power target, says adviser

National Energy System Operator calls for businesses and households to play greater role

World - Financial Times - November 4

White supremacist planned to blow up electricity station with explosive-laden drone, U.S says

A white supremacist is accused of trying to destroy an electricity substation in Tennessee in an attempt to bring down the regional power network and disrupt American society, authorities said Monday.

LOOK: Amari Cooper scores TD on first catch with Bills, days after arriving via trade

Buffalo's new wide receiver helps give the team a lead

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Gleyber Torres' hit called a double after fan interfered and reached over stands to make the catch

Major drama occurred in the opening game of the 2024 World Series that may have decided which team won Game 1.

Garrett Wilson joins teammate Solomon Thomas at soup kitchen trip after highlight-reel catch

Wilson made the trip with Jets teammate Solomon Thomas, the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee last season.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Bitcoin bulls eye $100,000 by year-end after Trump win. But watch for this catch.

Bitcoin’s rally to an all-time high on Wednesday could open the door for the crypto to reach as high as $100,000 by the end of the year, analysts said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

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