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Electric vehicle maker Rivian is funding a 2026 ballot initiative to let Washington shoppers buy EVs directly from manufacturers, not just dealerships. The move could level the playing field with Tesla, currently the only brand allowed to sell directly to consumers in the state.
A massive wind farm 30 miles off Long Island just installed its first turbine using a direct current cable that solves a problem every other offshore project faces. The breakthrough makes distant ocean wind power actually possible.
New climate research brings a rare piece of good news about ocean currents threatened by melting ice. Scientists found that even if a crucial Atlantic current weakens, the change would happen slowly and could reverse if we tackle climate change.
Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow electric vehicle makers like Tesla and Rivian to sell cars directly to customers, eliminating the need for traditional dealerships. If passed, Iowans could buy EVs in their home state instead of traveling elsewhere.
A major transmission line connecting renewable energy across New England just switched on, marking a milestone for the region's clean power future. The New England Clean Energy Connect is now delivering electricity.
Washington state is about to let two more electric vehicle makers sell cars directly to customers, breaking Tesla's decade-long monopoly on showroom sales. The bipartisan bill sailed through the legislature and could soon let buyers test drive and purchase Rivian and Lucid vehicles without visiting a traditional dealership.
Indian travelers can now fly directly to Athens without layovers, thanks to IndiGo's new non-stop service from Mumbai and Delhi. The airline just became the first in India to connect the two countries by air, cutting travel time significantly.
When dangerous rip currents threatened beachgoers in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, rescue teams sprang into action and saved 14 lives. Their quick response turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of professional heroism and ocean safety awareness.
Young persons with disabilities in Ghana are pushing past token consultation to demand real power: seats at decision-making tables, direct access to funding, and an end to programs that train them endlessly but never employ them. A groundbreaking 2025 research project just gave them the evidence to back it up.
Electric truck maker Rivian is investing nearly $5 million in a ballot measure that would let Washington voters decide if more EV companies can sell cars directly to consumers. If successful, it could reshape how electric vehicles reach buyers across America.
Two electric vehicle makers just won the right to sell cars directly to Washington customers, ending years of legislative gridlock. The breakthrough deal between manufacturers and car dealers could make EVs more accessible across the state.
The Kansas City Current just made women's soccer history with their 23rd consecutive home game without a loss, breaking the NWSL record. Temwa Chawinga scored her seventh goal in five games to secure the 1-0 victory over Boston Legacy FC.
When a shuttle driver saw people waving frantically at a Louisiana beach, he ran straight into dangerous waters and pulled three drowning strangers to safety. None of them could swim, and all three were caught in a powerful rip current.
A new electric transmission backbone across Minnesota and South Dakota will generate over $2 billion in economic activity and support nearly 5,000 jobs during construction alone. The PowerOn Midwest project promises to transform the region's energy capacity while delivering $1.2 billion in property tax revenue over 35 years.
Scientists turned everyday weather satellites into powerful ocean current detectors using artificial intelligence, revealing swirling underwater features that stayed invisible for decades. The breakthrough costs nothing extra and updates every hour.
A tiny Balkan nation is about to make a giant leap in renewable energy. Montenegro just secured a deal for a solar plant that will dwarf its entire current solar capacity by more than twelve times.
Scientists just taught artificial intelligence to transform everyday weather satellite images into detailed maps of ocean currents that were previously invisible. This breakthrough reveals the hidden underwater highways that control our climate without launching a single new satellite.
Nigeria's Sokoto state is launching a bold vaccination push in six border communities to protect children crossing between Nigeria and Niger Republic from polio. The initiative uses mobile teams to catch kids at the border, ensuring no child carries the virus either direction.
A new federal law could help companies buy medicines directly from drugmakers, potentially lowering costs for millions of Americans. The reform forces pharmacy middlemen to reveal their fees and pass savings to employers.
Two teenagers pulled offshore by powerful currents in Baldwin County are safe thanks to a remote-controlled rescue device that brought them back without risking deputies' lives. The technology is changing how first responders save swimmers in danger.
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