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World - The Guardian
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 ...8 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden administration announces $3 billion for rural electric co-ops
The Biden administration announced more than $3 billion Friday in funding for seven rural electric cooperatives, part of a broader effort to promote renewable energy in rural areas. The grants ...6 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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World - The Guardian
Can Democrats still win in rural states? Montana’s Senate race offers high-stakes litmus test
Jon Tester is fighting to keep his Senate seat amid the prospect that Democrats like him are now facing political extinction in the state. He was a young and little-known underdog. So Max Baucus, ...4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What consumers should know about buying used electric vehicles
Used EVs are some of the most budget friendly cars on the market. Consumer Reports expert Brian Vines breaks down the pros and cons of used electric vehicles, and what consumers should look for ...4 days ago -
Tech - Wired
The Volkswagen ID Buzz Is Finally in the US. We Took the Electric Microbus for a Drive
One of the most beloved vehicles of the 20th century returns as an electric family fun machine. The high price and the low range might raise some eyebrows, but this van delivers.4 days ago -
World - ABC News
What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness
A few things to know after millions of people in Cuba were left without electricity for two days when the nation's electrical grid collapsed5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
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.5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
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.6 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Electric Motors Are About to Get a Major Upgrade Thanks to Benjamin Franklin
Electrostatic motors are in testing and have massive potentialOctober 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
Cuba's power grid fails leaving millions without electricity
Cuba is experiencing a nationwide blackout after a major power plant failure, shutting down the electrical grid and leaving 10 million people without power. This outage adds to an ongoing crisis, ...October 18 -
Politics - The Hill
Biden administration announces $2 billion in funds to strengthen electric grid
The Biden administration on Friday announced $2 billion in funding for projects to strengthen the resilience of the U.S. grid against extreme weather, an increasing concern following two ...October 18 - Joe Biden -
World - The Guardian
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, ...October 18 -
World - The Guardian
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 ...October 18 -
Top stories - BBC News
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.October 18 -
Sports - ABC News
Hit the lights: Mets outfit Citi Field for electric light shows
The Mets are lighting up Citi Field, even before their batters step up to the plateOctober 17 -
Business - CNBC
Auto giants launch a flurry of cheaper electric vehicles — taking the fight to China
Europe's top carmakers unveiled low-cost EVs at the Paris Motor Show this week, seeking to recapture some of the market share held by Chinese brands.October 17 - China -
Business - MarketWatch
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 saidOctober 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
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.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
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 2050October 16 -
World - The Guardian
US election live: Trump holds rally in Atlanta after Georgia sees record first day of early voting
More than 250,000 voters cast ballots on day one of in-person early voting. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Joe Biden is in his home ...October 16 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Google turns to nuclear energy for AI electricity demand
Google announced a deal with energy startup Kairos Power to supply its data centers with electricity from seven small modular nuclear reactors, which still need to be built. A recent study found ...October 15 - Google -
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World - The Guardian
Peugeot owner and VW call for faster switch to electric vehicles
Stellantis chief warns that longer transition to EVs is a ‘big trap’ at Paris motor show. Business live – latest updates Bosses at two of Europe’s biggest car manufacturers have called an ...October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
In Rural Wisconsin, Race Is an Undercurrent of the Presidential Election
Former President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on his opponent could affect the vote. “It’s a stirring of the pot,” one voter said.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Pulp Fiction at 30: Quentin Tarantino’s masterwork remains electric
The 1994 follow-up to Reservoir Dogs is a remarkable act of alchemy, winning over both arthouse and multiplex audiences like nothing else before it. Opening Pulp Fiction with the literal two-part ...October 14 -
Business - Inc.
OpenAI’s Journey to $157 Billion Chronicled in Documents
OpenAI originally applied to be recognized as a tax-exempt charitable organization by the IRS in 2016.October 13 -
Top stories - CBS News
Steve and Connie Ballmer on Ballmer Group
In a 60 Minutes interview, former Microsoft CEO and LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie share their vision for philanthropy and address whether they'd ever be in the market for ...October 13 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NFL Week 6 scores: Ravens, Lamar Jackson win battle of MVP candidates, Buccaneers demolish Saints
Lamar Jackson vs. Jayden Daniels is appointment viewing this week.October 13 - NFL