Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to fast-track the construction of power plants in Pennsylvania and offer hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks for projects that produce electricity and use hydrogen
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Out of power, Democratic lawmakers take to the streets to rally opposition to Trump
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'Finally': LPGA will soon roll out stricter policy to crack down on slow play
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Trump, Project 2025 protests planned in multiple cities
Protests against President Trump, Project 2025 and other issues have been planned in multiple cities for Wednesday. “We the people reject the agenda proposed by the Heritage Foundation in its ...The Hill - 23h -
Project 2025's World Bank plan would backfire on America
Project 2025's call for the U.S. to withdraw from the World Bank would be a strategic mistake, as it would allow America's competitors to gain a historic victory. The World Bank needs urgent reform ...The Hill - 1d -
Neo-Nazi group leader convicted of planning to attack Maryland power grid
Brandon Russell, the founder of a Florida-based neo-Nazi group, was convicted Monday of conspiring to plan an attack on Maryland’s power grid. Russell encouraged his former girlfriend Sarah Beth ...The Hill - 1d -
Now we know: Trump was planning to do Project 2025 all along
Donald Trump's actions since his inauguration seem to be following the blueprint of Project 2025, a plan that aims to halt federal funds for education and social welfare programs, and end ...The Hill - 3d -
Pennsylvania governor spurns Peta’s offer to replace Punxsutawney Phil with cake on Groundhog Day
Animal rights group suggested replacing the famous marmot with vegan cake to forecast the end of winter. Pennsylvania’s governor, Josh Shapiro , is claws out in a dispute with animal rights ...The Guardian - 4d -
Modi government rolls out tax cuts in effort to stimulate growth
Sweeteners for middle classes aimed at reinvigorating the world’s fifth-biggest economyFinancial Times - 5d -
AstraZeneca ditches plan to build £450mn UK vaccine plant
Decision is a blow to Starmer’s government after setting out pro-growth pitch to investorsFinancial Times - 5d -
‘Insanely tasty green food’: how the meaty Danes embraced a world-first plant-based plan
Agreement between farmers, politicians and environmental groups led to a €170m action fund for plant based food. “Plant-based foods are the future.” That is not a statement you would expect from a ...The Guardian - 6d -
'Groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy to be rolled out across NHS
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.BBC News - 6d -
Dam plan busted? World's biggest hydropower project in the balance
The DR Congo is planning to build a massive dam delivering power to millions of people - but it is not easy.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Big Tech Wants Data Centers Plugged Directly into Power Plants. Utilities Don’t
If data centers connect direct to the utilities, it raises questions about the grid.Inc. - Jan. 26 -
Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it's not fair
Looking for a quick fix for their fast-growing electricity diets, tech giants are increasingly looking to strike deals that would let them plug directly into power plantsABC News - Jan. 25 -
‘The risk of extinction is accelerating’: world’s botanic gardens raise alarm with space to protect endangered plants running out
University of Cambridge research suggests living collections have collectively reached peak capacity. Botanic gardens around the world are failing to conserve the rarest and most threatened species ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
Trump says he will approve power plants for AI through emergency declaration
Trump said the plants can use whatever fuel they want, including coal as a backup.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
PM vows to end 'blockers' delaying power, rail and home-building projects
No 10 says it is targeting "cynical" appeals against new nuclear power stations, roads, rail lines and wind farms.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Oracle, Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks jump as Trump rolls out Stargate AI initiative
President Trump announced a major AI infrastructure investment of “at least $500 billion,” signaling a willingness to work alongside large tech companies.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Goldman Sachs rolls out an AI assistant for its employees as artificial intelligence sweeps Wall Street
Goldman Sachs is rolling out a generative AI assistant to its bankers, traders and asset managers, the first stage in the evolution of a program that will eventually take on the traits of a ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Goldman Sachs rolls out an AI assistant for its employees as artificial intelligence sweeps Wall Street
Wall Street has embraced generative AI faster than any other disruptive tech in recent years because of how adept the models are in replicating human cognition.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Belfast harbour plans £90m upgrade to serve wind energy projects
Move is part of £300m investment that includes deepwater quay and building of hundreds of homes near city centre. Belfast harbour is to invest £90m to upgrade its port to serve a wave of wind ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Vivek Ramaswamy Plans to Run for Ohio Governor
The entrepreneur will continue leading Donald J. Trump’s government efficiency project before turning his attention to a campaign. He has encountered some turbulence with Mr. Trump, and with Elon ...The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Ramaswamy plans run for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of President-elect Trump's new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), plans to run for governor of Ohio, two sources confirmed to The Hill on Friday. The Ohio ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Defense Contractor Anduril Plans New Military Drone Plant in Central Ohio
The Arsenal 1 plant, which will employ 4,000 workers, will start its high-tech production in July 2026.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Washington Post rolls out new mission statement, keeping 'Democracy Dies in Darkness' slogan
The Washington Post is rolling out a new mission statement ahead of President-elect Trump's second term in the White House. The Post unveiled "Riveting Storytelling for All of America," as its new ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Governor forces out homeless people by New Orleans Superdome before Super Bowl
Louisiana authorities have begun clearing homeless encampments in New Orleans, removing people under threat of arrest and relocating many to a warehouse facility ahead of the Super Bowl hosted by ...ABC News - Jan. 16 -
Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific
A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023Financial Times - Jan. 16 -
Hydrogen-Powered Boats Are Here
Amogy just raised $56 million to scale its hydrogen fuel tech.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
76ers, Flyers announce plans for new arena in South Philly; Adam Silver calls project 'great for Philadelphia'
The 76ers made a surprising pivot in their arena plansCBS Sports - Jan. 13 -
AI set to fuel surge in new US gas power plants
Climate targets in peril as Big Tech turns to fossil fuels to feed energy demandFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Israel Strikes Ports and a Power Plant in Houthi-Controlled Parts of Yemen
Israel and its allies have escalated strikes against the Houthis, trying to force the Iran-backed group to stop firing on Israel and Red Sea shipping.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Toyota rethinks its bet on hydrogen
The world’s largest carmaker is pivoting to commercial vehicles after passenger cars fail to gain tractionFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Pennsylvania GOP Rep. Meuser considering run for governor
Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) signaled he is seriously considering challenging Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) for his post in 2026. “I’m considering it,” Meuser told The Hill on Thursday. “I mean if ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
New Combined Cycle Power Plant in Thailand Features Doosan Škoda Power Technology
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U.S. to roll out 'Cyber Trust Mark' label on secure devices starting this year
The U.S. will begin rolling out a program to label certain internet-connected products as meeting a basic cybersecurity standard.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
OpenAI's Sam Altman urges Trump to ease power plant, data center construction
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested that President-elect Trump should ease restrictions on data center and power plant construction to help boost the development of energy-intensive artificial ...The Hill - Jan. 7
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