A recent study conducted by the University of California in collaboration with GridLab has revealed new findings on the potential of reconductoring to significantly enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the U.S. electricity grid. The research indicates that replacing existing power lines with advanced conductors could help bring about a cleaner and more cost-effective energy…

TV ratings and traffic to news websites are significantly down in recent years, coinciding with recent polls showing most Americans believe the media is biased. Now, someone within the media is blowing the whistle on what he says is bias at his own employer — NPR. Uri Berliner, a senior reporter at NPR, published a…

When it comes to making batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), experts say China has as much as a 15-year head start on the rest of the world. Beijing’s stranglehold over the mining and refining of the rare earth materials used in this technology is an increasing concern for U.S. officials and it is partly why…

Disney CEO Bob Iger emerged victorious Wednesday, April 3, in a heated boardroom confrontation with activist investor Nelson Peltz. Shareholders sided with Iger, reelecting the company’s full board and rejecting seats for Peltz and his associates. Iger expressed gratitude to the shareholders for their confidence in the board. “With the distracting proxy contest now behind us,…

Humanity’s quest to tap into the inexhaustible power source lying beneath our feet has spanned millennia, with civilizations from ancient Rome to Aboriginal Australia attempting to harness power from the Earth’s core. Geothermal energy — derived from sources like volcanoes in Iceland and hot springs in the United States — presents vast opportunities for electricity…

Walmart has announced it is investing in 26 solar projects across the United States, with 20 directly benefiting local communities. The initiatives geared toward residential areas are set to provide energy to approximately 13,000 households and potentially save consumers more than $8 million annually, with three-quarters of those savings earmarked for low- and moderate-income homes.…

Two of the nation’s largest newspaper publishers, Gannett and McClatchy, are ending their partnership with The Associated Press, one of the world’s largest content providers for news organizations. This is a significant development in the media industry as companies continue to look at ways to cut costs. “With this decision, we will no longer pay…

The Supreme Court steps in to extend a block on Texas’ immigration law. And, the biggest single prize in TV history will be up for grabs thanks to Amazon and a YouTube star. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Supreme Court extends hold on Texas’ immigration law Senate…

China is accusing the United States of threatening global security over a reported development of spy satellites. The criticism from Beijing comes days after Reuters reported that Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, is building surveillance satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). According to Reuters, the classified contract is worth $1.8 billion. The People’s Liberation…

Federal regulators are advocating for alterations to right-to-repair legislation in response to the recurrent breakdowns of McDonald’s ice cream machines. It’s a frustration many have encountered when craving a McFlurry or soft-serve cone. In a collaborative message to the U.S. Copyright Office, both the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission presented a case…