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Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom
Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
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Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout
Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
'Massive' Russian attack causes Ukraine blackouts
At least 10 people were killed and blackouts will be imposed throughout Ukraine on Monday.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Hurricane Rafael knocks out power in Cuba, weeks after nationwide blackout
Cuba was without power nationwide for the second time in just weeks, as Hurricane Rafael made landfall on Wednesday afternoon.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
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Nigeria's major cities suffer blackouts as the power grid collapses yet again
Nigeria’s major cities including Abuja, Lagos and Kano have suffered blackouts as the country’s electricity grid has collapsed in the tenth such outage to hit the power system this yearWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Iran enforces rolling power blackouts as fuel shortages bite
Under-investment in the grid, natural gas shortages and ban on dirty fuel lead to energy supply crunchBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
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Tsunehisa Katsumata, Top Executive in Power Plant Meltdown, Dies at 84
He was sued and prosecuted for his actions as chairman of the Japanese power company that ran the Fukushima nuclear facility when it failed in a 2011 earthquake and tsunami.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Constellation Navigates Regulatory Setback in Quest for Data Centers at Power Plants
As AI’s incredible power needs grow, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s rejection of a bid to boost an Amazon data center’s capacity may have far-reaching implications.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
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Here's a look inside the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant
The tech sector's growing power needs are breathing new life into the nuclear power industry. Restarting a reactor at Three Mile Island is part of the plan.Business - CNBC - November 16 -
Trump’s pardon power looms over judges in Jan. 6 rioter cases
President-elect Trump’s pardoning power once he assumes office is looming over cases involving Jan. 6 rioters, prompting some delays over his promise to grant clemency to supporters who stormed the ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Ukraine and Russia in talks about halting strikes on energy plants
Qatar-mediated discussions mark resumption of previous efforts abandoned after Kyiv’s invasion of Kursk regionBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
As Trump Looms, Biden Makes a Twilight Pitch on Ukraine to Global Leaders
The president approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles inside Russia, but that decision, among others, may soon be reversed.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Blackout hits French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe as striking workers shut down power
Workers on strike have shut down power across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and left its more than 370,000 inhabitants without electricityWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
In Ecuador, power-dependent patients wait in anguish as the government imposes hours-long blackouts
The first time electricity went off at night, Linda Vidal went into panic modeWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe orders a curfew a day after a strike prompted a blackout
The government of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has ordered a curfew, a day after a strike by workers left 370,000 people in darkness for nearly 24 hoursWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
JD Vance says negotiating with Russia is necessary to end war in Ukraine
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio on Saturday declined to characterize Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “enemy,” saying instead that “I think that he’s clearly an adversary.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
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Russia blasts Ukraine with more aerial attacks as part of an intensified campaign
Officials say Russian missiles, bombs and drones have battered three regions of Ukraine in targeted nighttime attacksWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Biden’s Parting Gift to Ukraine Could Also Help Trump
Trump can stop the missiles to be used against Russia, but he may not want to.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Masses flee homes in Haiti as gangs make violent push for power
Masses of residents are fleeing a running battle between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn’t already been fully taken over by the gangsWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle ‘crisis’ of US mass incarceration
Members of Congress call on president to pardon or commute sentences before he leaves White House. More than 60 members of Congress have written to Joe Biden calling on him to use his presidential ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts
A Japanese nuclear reactor which survived a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima nuclear power plant has been restarted after a safety upgrade, as the ...Tech - ABC News - October 29 -
Tennessee man plotted to blow up power plant with drone, federal authorities say
The Justice Department (DOJ) announced charges against a Tennessee man on Monday for a plot to destroy a Nashville energy facility. Skyler Philippi, of Columbia, Tenn., spent months in ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
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WATCH: Bear scavenges for food in Tennessee wine shop
A black bear in Tennessee barged into a wine shop in search of food. After knocking over a few items, the bear gave up.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Russia Bombards Power Grid in One of War’s Largest Attacks, Ukraine Says
The attack lasted hours and involved around 120 missiles and 90 drones, officials in the country said. At least nine people were killed.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid in ‘massive’ missile strike, officials say
Blasts rang out across Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and other cities early on Sunday, as Russia staged its biggest missile attack since August.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
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Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid in biggest missile strike in months
Ukraine orders nationwide energy rationing after more than 200 missiles and drones used in attack that killed seven people. Russia launched more than 200 missile and drones at Ukraine’s energy grid ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
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Latest Russian airstrikes on Ukraine threaten ‘catastrophic power failure’
Targeting of substations connected to three working nuclear plants risks nuclear catastrophe in Europe, says Greenpeace. Ukraine’s power network is at “heightened risk of catastrophic failure” ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
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Gazans Are Living Through a Yearlong Blackout
Israel cut off electricity in the first days of the war, leaving Palestinians to light the dark with cellphones and to cook over open flames.World - The New York Times - November 9 -
Putin commends Trump victory – as it happened
This blog is closing now, thanks for following along. You can find all of the latest US elections stories here .. Ten key takeaways from Trump’s win The key swing states and counties that ...World - The Guardian - November 8
