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Why a Floating Speck of Metal Sent Scientists’ Hearts Racing
The past three weeks have witnessed the dramatic rise and fall of a new candidate for the holy grail of…
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Samuel Alito Has a Favorite Branch of Government
In theory, there is no branch in the American constitutional system that exists above or beyond the reach of the…
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Business
An Energy Correspondent Hunts for Alternatives
Ivan Penn reports on the new sources we rely on to power our world.
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World
The U.S. announces $750 million in humanitarian and agricultural aid for Ukraine.
The United States Agency for International Development announced a total of $750 million in new assistance to Ukraine on Monday…
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World
What’s Next for Israel’s Judicial Overhaul?
Critics of the government’s plan to limit the power of courts are wary of what they call “salami tactics,” slicing…
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News
Will Texas Blow Up Its Energy Miracle to Bolster Fossil Fuels?
Because the Texas energy system is so large and central to the American economy, we all have a shared stake…
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Business
Backup Power: A Growing Need, if You Can Afford It
Extreme weather linked to climate change is causing more blackouts. But generators and batteries are still out of reach of…
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World
Sudan Erupts in Chaos: Who Is Battling for Control and Why It Matters
The strategically important country in northeastern Africa has been consumed by turmoil after overthrowing a dictator in 2019, with plans…
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Business
Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Build Shanghai Battery Factory
The facility will produce large batteries that will help electric utilities stabilize grids and use more renewable energy.
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Business
The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin
Texas was gasping for electricity. Winter Storm Uri had knocked out power plants across the state, leaving tens of thousands…