ERCOT issues power grid update ahead of Texas freeze
The state's main electricity operator is confident of avoiding a repeat of the blackouts that hit in 2021 following severe weather.
Elon Musk not DOGE administrator, White House says: new court filing
Tech billionaire Elon Musk may not have as much control over the government as it seems, according to a White House filing.
Trump's 'You and What Army?' Looming Constitutional Crisis | Opinion
If a mother grounds her child for three weeks but has no real way to enforce it, extending the punishment to nine weeks doesn't suddenly make it more enforceable.
What the Spectacle of Ye and Bianca Censori Reveals About Power | Opinion
Ye didn't win a Grammy, but he still stole the show—not with music, but with an image.
Why the U.S. Has a Better Hand Than China in the Great Power Game | Opinion
A serious strategy must neither underestimate nor overestimate a long-term threat. America has many problems, but overall, I would rather be playing the American hand.
Sam Altman-backed nuclear startup reports largest corporate power agreement
Oklo inked a deal with the data-center company Switch to provide clean energy as nuclear power returns to favor.
China's CATL to launch 1,000 battery swap stations in 2025
The company aims to establish 1,000 battery swap stations across China and build 10,000 stations eventually.
The New Power Transfer: Be Peaceful, but Don't Transfer the Power | Opinion
A bill that started out as a six-page reform of dentistry laws in North Carolina turned into a 132-page bill aimed at reducing the authority of newly elected Democratic officials.
Decentralized energy powers Ukraine's resilience against Russia
The nearly three-year-long war, which has left large swathes of Ukraine destroyed, has accelerated a transition to clean energy.
Cuba reels as Category 3 Hurricane Rafael knocks out power grid
Much of the city was dark and deserted after power cuts as huge waves lashed at Havana's shores.
Planned California Election Day power shutoffs to reach 20,000 people
Gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire conditions, but the power shutoffs won't affect voting.
Cuba faces third day of blackouts as Storm Oscar disrupts power recovery
President Miguel Díaz-Canel urged calm and warned against vandalism from citizens angry at the loss of power over three days so far.
Power goes out on entire island of Cuba, leaving 10 million in the dark
The power went out in Cuba on Friday after one of the country's main power plants failed, according to Cuba's energy ministry.
Clean energy will become world's largest source of power by mid-2030s: IAE
A report released by the International Energy Agency predicts a surge in battery and solar panel production.
Biden admin to invest $2.2 billion to revamp nation's power grids
The Department of Energy announced a large investment to address the nation's increasing energy demands.
"Power" star reacts to Omari Hardwick's complaints about Ghost's death
Jerry Ferrara spoke with Newsweek after Hardwick expressed issues with the way his character met his end.
CenterPoint CEO apologizes, reveals why he won't resign
Jason Wells told a Texas Senate committee he doesn't plan to resign over the company's response to Hurricane Beryl.
Michael Cohen issues warning on Project 2025 and Donald Trump
Cohen cautioned that Project 2025 could lead to a "dangerous concentration of power" if Trump wins a second term.
CenterPoint power outage sparks growing anger in Texas: "Unacceptable"
More than 1 million residents in Houston were without power days after Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas.
Drinking water warning issued for Texas county
Several boil-water advisories are in place in Harris County after Hurricane Beryl tore through the area on Monday morning.
Californians warned of $12 billion nuclear bill
In 2022 both chambers of the California Legislature approved a plan to extend the license of California's only operational nuclear power station by five years.
Power outage map shows states suffering blackouts after tornadoes strike
Several states have been plunged into darkness on Memorial Day, with more than 190,000 residents or businesses without power in Kentucky alone.
Houston power company's outage update sparks anger
Texans can expect a long wait for power while some fume at the latest advice from CenterPoint Energy.
Power warning issued as first "extreme" geomagnetic storm hits in 20 years
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center warned that a severe geomagnetic storm could disrupt mobile phone networks, GPS satellites and power grids in the U.S.
California may increase prices for people who use less electricity
The California Public Utilities Commission will vote on the new charge on Thursday.
Texas power grid update as "major" heat threatens state
Dangerous impacts from the heat are expected to peak on Wednesday.
New York power outage maps reveal severe weather threat
Some 40 percent of all power outages in New York were caused, at least in part, due to severe weather.
Utilities Can Meet Growing Power Demand Without Fossil Fuels
Several of America's utilities are warning that red lights are flashing across America's power grids.
Psychologists reveal personality trait that leads to power
These findings reveal public perception of what makes a good leader and how to garner respect from a workforce.