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Politics - The Hill
Our future lies in floating islands
Reducing overall methane emissions is the best lever we have for reducing near-term warming. Aquatic methane could be the best lever for reducing overall methane emissions; it’s time to pull that ...4 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business
The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating “pharmacy deserts” across the country.7 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Cuba slowly starts restoring power after island-wide blackout
Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, officials said, hours after the island plunged into a countrywide blackout following the collapse of one of its major power ...9 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails
Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without power13 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Major outage leaves all of Cuba without power
A major power outage has left Cuba without power. The Ministry of Energy and Mines posted on the social platform X at 12:35 p.m. EDT Friday informing the public the National Electricity System ...20 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Cuba’s electrical grid goes offline after one of the island's major power plant fails, said the energy ministry
Cuba’s electrical grid goes offline after one of the island's major power plant fails, said the energy ministry20 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Power goes out on entire island of Cuba, leaving 10 million people without electricity
Cubans expressed alarm at the situation and one resident said they felt the country had reached the “bottom of the barrel.”21 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Power bats are beating power arms in 2024 MLB playoffs, and it's led to unforgettable October chaos
Late-inning home runs have driven the postseason so farYesterday -
Business - Inc.
AI Power Needs Fuel Demand for Nuclear Energy
Electricity providers are looking at revamping nuclear power generation as Big Tech energy needs increase.Yesterday - Artificial Intelligence -
World - The New York Times
Egypt Replaces Its Powerful Spy Chief, a Key Gaza Mediator
Gen. Abbas Kamel, a longtime confidant of Egypt’s president, oversaw the country’s most important international relationships and helped maintain the president’s authoritarian grip.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Government to give magistrates more sentencing powers
Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to 12 months from November to stop cases clogging up crown courts.2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Power of Government Policies
The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
England’s mayors in diplomacy dance to shift balance of power
Officials hope summits involving regions and centre can lead to devolution of decision-making and growth initiatives2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Under the spell of Venice’s San Giorgio Maggiore island
A dream-like Palladio church and bell tower, fabled ex-monastery, Borges-inspired maze and lush woodland dotted with starchitect chapels all make for a magical visit2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court allows Biden plan on power plants
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Supreme Court paves way for Biden climate rule for power plants The Supreme Court declined Wednesday to block a Biden ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
Business - The New York Times
Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power
Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.2 days ago - Google -
Business - Inc.
Anguilla’s .ai Web Address Makes the Tiny Island Money in the AI Boom
Registrations from artificial intelligence company websites let the Caribbean territory tap a rich vein of revenue from a digital gold mine.2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power
The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.2 days ago - Amazon -
Top stories - NBC News
Teacher and veteran cop part of crew accused of running Long Island brothels
A veteran cop and an experienced teacher are part of a crew arrested and charged with running brothels and managing sex workers on Long Island, New York, in what authorities described Tuesday as a ...3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
To Make AI Pay, Master 2 Power Traits
You must be insatiably curious and excel at managing process redesign.3 days ago -
World - ABC News
4 people die in a migrant boat accident off a Greek island
Greek authorities say four people, including two children, have died off the island of Kos in an accident involving a migrant smuggling boat crossing from nearby Turkey3 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Power Rankings: How did the top 25 look in Week 7?
Our college football experts break down how each top 25 team performed in Week 7.3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres
The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.4 days ago - Google -
Top stories - BBC News
Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power
Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Reporter’s Shield Law Is Vital to Prevent Abuses of Power
The PRESS Act has unanimous support in the House, but a few senators are blocking it.4 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI
Startup Kairos Power plans to build small reactors to help supply electricity to the tech company’s data centers.4 days ago - Google -
World - The Guardian
The California community caught between a powerful megachurch and far-right extremists
Shasta residents voted out an anti-establishment leader in favor of a business owner who attends the enormously popular yet controversial Bethel church. This is the third in a series of three ...5 days ago - California -
World - The Guardian
China conducts military drills around Taiwan in warning to island’s president
PLA and Chinese coastguard approach Taiwan by sea and air in move linked by state media to ‘separatist’ National Day speech. Chinese military and coastguard personnel surrounded Taiwan’s main ...5 days ago - China -
World - The New York Times
China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island’s Leader
Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.5 days ago - China -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: China launches large military exercises near Taiwan
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump backs strong dollar, says adviser, and EY delays start dates for recruits5 days ago - China -
World - The Guardian
Dozens of islanders locked up as grim history continues for Annobón
People who wrote protest letter to Equatorial Guinea authorities latest to feel wrath of draconian regime. Earlier this year, residents of the small island of Annobón began noticing withering ...5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Volunteers Set Up Solar Power In Hurricane Helene Disaster Zone
Areas affected by Hurricane Helene are getting a solar power boost with help from volunteers.5 days ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
‘Try or die’ - one man’s determination to get to the Canary Islands
BBC Africa Eye is told that a migrant dies trying to reach the beaches of the Spanish archipelago every 45 minutes.5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
SpaceX launches, recovers most powerful rocket ever built
SpaceX on Sunday launched the world's most powerful rocket and successfully recovered its first stage booster. Elise Preston has more on the achievement.5 days ago - SpaceX -
Business - Financial Times
Pakistan security services pressured utilities over government power deal
Talks that led to expected state savings of nearly $1.5bn described as ‘more an execution than a negotiation’5 days ago - Pakistan -
World - The Guardian
Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power
Former first minister established party as a political force but questions later emerged about influence he wielded. Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK ...6 days ago