Tag: energy
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Penn's Common Press Revives Revolutionary-Era Paper Making for America 250
Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania is demonstrating 18th-century paper-making techniques as part of the "Typography of Independence" initiative, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and offering hands-on historical education.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEducationMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEnergy Common PressUniversity of PennsylvaniaPaper MakingRevolutionary EraAmerica 250Typography of IndependenceHistory
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Governor Newsom Announces $1 Billion Private Investment, 4,500 New Jobs Through California Competes Tax Credits
Governor Newsom announced $1 billion in private investment and 4,489 new jobs through California Competes Tax Credits for 17 companies. Investments target aerospace, clean economy, high-tech, manufacturing, and creative sectors, boosting California's economy.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborAstronomy and SpaceEnergy California Competes Tax CreditsGovernor Gavin NewsomJob CreationPrivate InvestmentEconomic DevelopmentAerospace & DefenseClean EconomyCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Campus Research, Cannabis Study and Faculty Media Appearances
The Cornell Chronicle highlights a new campus biodigester, a student contribution project, and a study on cannabis arrests. It also notes faculty commentary on President Donald Trump's China trip and artificial intelligence safety testing.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceEnergyLegalAsiaEducation ScienceLaw, Government and PoliticsCornell UniversityDonald TrumpXi JinpingCornell Chronicle
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguished by Sprinklers at West Falls Church Shopping Center
A late-night fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery in a West Falls Church shopping center was successfully extinguished by automated ceiling sprinklers. The incident resulted in no injuries and highlights the critical importance of commercial fire protection systems.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsReal EstateEnergyLegal Fairfax CountyWest Falls ChurchLithium-ion batteryFire sprinklersLocal NewsCommercial propertyFire investigationFairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
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NRC Proposes Sweeping Updates to Radioactive Material Regulations
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed major updates to its rules governing radioactive materials in medicine, industry, and research. The changes aim to streamline licensing, reduce paperwork, and modernize requirements while maintaining strict safety standards.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyBusinessFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceEnergyLegalEconomyState Governments Nuclear Regulatory CommissionRadioactive MaterialsMedical ImagingIndustrial RadiographyRegulatory PolicyGovernment AgencyHealthcareU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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Bardstown Middle School Awarded $1,000 NLGA Grant for Bourbon-Focused STEM Program
Old Kentucky Home Middle School in Bardstown has been awarded a $1,000 STEM scholarship from the National Lieutenant Governors Association. The grant will fund a hands-on learning unit exploring the environmental and economic cycle of local bourbon production.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessState GovernmentsEducationEnergyEnvironmentAgriculture Jacqueline ColemanOld Kentucky Home Middle SchoolSTEM EducationNational Lieutenant Governors AssociationBourbon ProductionRenewable EnergyBardstownKentucky Governor's Office
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iraqi Oil Official and Militia Leaders Over Iran Terror Funding
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iraq's Deputy Minister of Oil and three militia leaders for diverting oil revenues to Iran. The move is part of a broader campaign to disrupt funding for Iran-backed terrorist activities against U.S. interests.
Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessIraqIranFederal GovernmentMiddle EastEconomyMilitaryLegalEnergy U.S. Department of the TreasuryAli Maarij Al-BahadlyScott BessentTerrorismOil and GasUS Treasury
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Highlights AI Advancements, Solar Energy Trends and Tech Industry Shifts
MIT Technology Review is reporting on a wave of new technologies transforming in vitro fertilization, the rise of plug-in balcony solar systems in the U.S., and growing public resistance to the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence.
Science & TechnologyBusinessHealthWorldArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsMedical ScienceEnergyLegalAstronomy and Space MIT Technology ReviewTechnologyIn vitro fertilizationSolar energyElon MuskSpaceXMITscience
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports on US Push for Balcony Solar Systems
MIT Technology Review is reporting that dozens of U.S. states are considering legislation to allow plug-in solar systems, though safety experts caution that new testing and electrical requirements may complicate installations.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGermanyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnergyEnvironmentClimate ChangeLegal Renewable EnergyHome ImprovementBalcony solarPlug-in solar systemsMIT Technology ReviewUL SolutionsUtahMITsciencetechnology
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Lexus Unveils the All-New 2027 TZ Three-Row Electric SUV
Lexus has introduced the 2027 TZ, its first three-row, all-electric all-wheel-drive SUV. Built on the TNGA platform, the luxury vehicle features two lithium-ion battery options, an evolved DIRECT4 system, and advanced safety technology for refined driving.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyEnvironmentTransportationEnergy LexusLexus TZAutomotiveElectric VehiclesSUVsTNGA platformDIRECT4 AWD
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports on Australian economic strain and US plans in the Middle East
ABC News is reporting that recent interest rate hikes are pushing over a million Australians into mortgage stress, while U.S. President Donald Trump plans a risky operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentConflictHealthAustraliaIranEconomyMiddle EastEnergyReal EstateSocial IssuesWhite House Personal FinanceDonald TrumpReserve Bank of AustraliaStrait of HormuzInflationABC News AM
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California Court Blocks Trump Administration Attempt to Bypass State Law on Sable Offshore Pipeline
A California court has ruled that the Trump administration cannot use emergency powers to bypass state approval for the Sable offshore pipeline, as gas prices continue to rise nationwide amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWorldIranState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergyLegalMiddle East Sable Offshore CorpGavin NewsomChris WrightDefense Production ActEnergy IndustryPoliticsGas PricesCalifornia Governors Office
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Global Energy Crisis Accelerates Renewable Shift Amid Domestic Battles Over Water and Fossil Fuel Accountability
The US-Israel war on Iran has sparked a major energy crisis, accelerating global renewable energy transitions. Meanwhile, domestic environmental battles intensify over Google's water-intensive data centers in Oregon and new state laws shielding fossil fuel polluters from climate accountability.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldConflictGeneral PoliticsEconomyClimate ChangeEnergyEnvironmentMiddle EastIranIsrael Renewable EnergyEnvironmental PolicyFossil FuelsGoogleThe DallesDonald TrumpWater Conservation
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Gov. Beshear Takes Steps To Lower Gas Prices, Address Affordability for Kentucky Families Gov. Beshear Takes Steps To Lower Gas Prices, Address Affordability for Kentucky Families
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWorldIranState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyMiddle EastFederal GovernmentLegal Kentucky Governor's Office
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Merz marks one year in office with Trump spat
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGermanyIranGeneral PoliticsEconomyComputers and InternetTradeEnergyEurope Deutsche Welle | Berlin Briefing
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Toyota Unveils Hydrogen Ecosystem Advancements at 2026 ACT Expo
Toyota Motor North America showcased its commitment to a hydrogen-powered future at the 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas, announcing new milestones in commercial trucking, fueling infrastructure, and stationary power generation.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyTransportationEnergyEnvironment Toyota Motor North AmericaAdvanced Clean Transportation ExpoHydrogen EcosystemCommercial TruckingClean MobilityAutomotiveGreen Energy
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Harvard's Jill Lepore Wins Pulitzer Prize for U.S. Constitution History
Harvard's Jill Lepore won a Pulitzer Prize for her book on the U.S. Constitution, leading the latest Harvard Gazette digest. The update also features research on workplace retaliation, historical scrapbooks, and upcoming campus events on geoengineering and electric vehicles.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessWorldEducationEnvironmentEmployment and LaborEnergyEuropeLegal Jill LeporePulitzer PrizeHarvard UniversityBooks and LiteratureWorkplace RetaliationU.S. Constitution
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Media Monitor: Peter Thiel Backs Floating AI Data Centers as Anthropic and OpenAI Launch Private Equity Ventures
The Rundown AI is reporting on a $140 million investment in floating data centers and new private equity partnerships from Anthropic and OpenAI aimed at helping businesses integrate artificial intelligence systems.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentEnergyRobotics PanthalassaPeter ThielAnthropicOpenAIData CentersPrivate EquityThe Rundown AI
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White House Backs Alaska LNG Tax Reform Bills to Boost Energy Security
The White House has expressed official support for Alaska Governor Dunleavy’s liquefied natural gas tax reform bills. The proposed legislation aims to attract private investment, enhance domestic energy security, and establish a predictable volumetric tax system for the state.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyLegal Government and PoliticsBusiness and FinanceAlaska LNGTax ReformMike DunleavyOffice of the Alaska Governor
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White House Backs Governor Dunleavy’s Alaska LNG Tax Reform Bills
The White House has formally backed Alaska Governor Dunleavy’s LNG tax reform legislation, HB 381 and SB 280. The proposed volumetric tax system aims to attract private investment, boost domestic energy production, and secure long-term economic benefits.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyFederal Government TaxesGovernmentAlaska LNGLiquefied Natural GasMike DunleavyAlex MeyerOffice of the Alaska Governor
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California Court Blocks Trump Administration Attempt to Restart Sable Offshore Pipeline
A California judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot use emergency powers to bypass state safety approvals for the Sable offshore pipeline, as gas prices continue to rise nationwide following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEnvironmentLegalElectionIran PoliticsEnergyLegal IssuesGavin NewsomDonald J TrumpSable Offshore CorpCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss Point Beach Power Plant Performance NRC Schedules Open House to Discuss Point Beach Power Plant Performance
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessFederal GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentLegal U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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U.S. to Guide Ships Through Strait of Hormuz as Trump Navigates Iran Tensions
President Donald J. Trump announced U.S. assistance for commercial ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The administration is also targeting Iranian oil trade and authorizing emergency arms sales to Middle East partners.
Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessWorldMiddle EastEuropeAsiaAfricaMilitaryEnergy News and PoliticsInternational NewsDonald J. TrumpIranStrait of HormuzFoundation for Defense of Democracies
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Media Monitor: Newsweek reports China's global standing boosted by Iran conflict
Newsweek reports that China's global standing has been strengthened by the Iran conflict, allowing it to appear more consistent than the U.S. and potentially play a key role in negotiations.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessScience & Technology ChinaIranTrumpMiddle EastGeopoliticsEnergy
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Media Monitor: Brookings discusses China's AI strategy, energy integration, and Iran conflict aftershocks
Brookings Institution reports on China's AI strategy, energy integration, and the lingering effects of the Iran conflict, highlighting differing approaches to technology and international security.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessWorld Artificial IntelligenceChinaEnergyIranBrookings InstitutionInternational RelationsBrookings
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Media Monitor: U.S. and Iran hold direct talks in Pakistan amid fragile ceasefire
The Hindu reports the U.S. and Iran have begun direct negotiations in Pakistan following a two-week ceasefire. Delegations met separately with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before trilateral talks.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessMilitaryFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsTradeEnergy IranPakistannegotiationsceasefireStrait of HormuzMiddle EastThe Hindu
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World Leaders Welcome Ceasefire Between US and Iran, Urge Diplomatic Resolution
A coalition of international leaders has welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, emphasizing the need for swift diplomatic negotiations to achieve a lasting end to the conflict.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMiddle EastEuropeGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnergy CeasefireMiddle East ConflictDiplomacyIranStrait of HormuzEnergy CrisisUK Government
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Global Leaders Welcome US-Iran Ceasefire, Urge Diplomatic Resolution
International leaders have welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging swift diplomatic negotiations to end the conflict and prevent a global energy crisis.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentEnergyMiddle EastEuropeFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics CeasefireIranDiplomacyEnergy CrisisInternational RelationsCanada Prime Minister Mark Carney
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Leaders Welcome Middle East Ceasefire, Urge Diplomatic Resolution
International leaders have welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, urging swift diplomatic negotiations to achieve a lasting end to the conflict and avert an energy crisis.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyMiddle EastFederal Government Middle East ConflictCeasefireDiplomacyIranEnergy CrisisStrait of HormuzUK Government
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Global Leaders Welcome US-Iran Ceasefire, Urge Diplomatic Resolution
Prime Minister Carney and leaders from Denmark, the EU, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK have welcomed a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, urging swift diplomatic negotiations to end the conflict.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentEnergyMiddle EastEuropeFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics CeasefireIranDiplomacyEnergy CrisisStrait of HormuzInternational RelationsCanada Prime Minister Mark Carney