A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A fire at one of the world’s largest battery plants in Northern California contained tens of thousands of lithium batteries that store power from renewable energy…
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Is the TikTok Ban a Chance to Rethink the Whole Internet?
The billionaire Frank McCourt is launching a “people’s bid” to buy the app, replace its addictive algorithm, and give users greater control of their data. Is it a publicity stunt…
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Capital One Bank experiences technical issues affecting some direct deposits
The bank says a system restoration is underway, but not everything is fully restored. Logan Crawford • Jan 17, 2025, 10:36 PM • Updated 42 min ago Capital One says…
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UFC 311: Makhachev, Nurmagomedov look to make history
Two of the top fighters on the planet have the opportunity to bring gold back to what is arguably the combat sports capital of the world. Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev…
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Senators Markey, Wyden, and Booker, and Rep. Khanna Announce Legislation to Extend TikTok Ban Deadline | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts
170 million American users, including small businesses and non-profit organizations, would be impacted by January 19 deadline Bill Text (PDF) Washington (January 14, 2025) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.),…
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‘Sucks’: Trump supporters visiting DC for inauguration miffed over cold-weather changes
Some supporters of President-elect Donald Trump who traveled to Washington, D.C., to see him take the oath of office on Inauguration Day feel like they’re getting the cold shoulder after…
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The 72-hour dash to move Trump’s inauguration
With assists from POLITICO’s Congress team INAUGURATION: HIGHLY EXCLUSIVE EDITION Donald Trump won’t be crowing about crowd size at his second inauguration. Barely more than 2,000 people will pack into…
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Biden says Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, kicking off expected legal battle as he pushes through final executive actions | CNN Politics
Washington CNN — President Joe Biden announced a major opinion Friday that the Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, enshrining its protections into the Constitution, a last-minute move that some believe could…
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‘Severance’ Creator Breaks Down Season 2 Premiere: Helly’s Lie, That Gemma Tease and How Much of Season 3 Is ‘Mapped Out’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 2, Episode 1 of “Severance,” streaming now on Apple TV+. The Season 1 finale of “Severance” left audiences with a cruel, spectacular…
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SBU Cheer & Dance Teams Competing in National Championships
The Stony Brook University cheerleading and dance teams — and Wolfie — are headed to Orlando, Florida, to compete in the 2025 UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team Championships. The…
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