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Record heat wave puts California in fossil fuel conundrum
A record heat wave put California in a fossil fuel conundrum: The state has had to rely more heavily on natural gas to produce electricity and avoid power outages while Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration moves toward ending the use of oil and gas.
EXPLAINER: Europe struggles with crisis as Russia cuts gas
Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis that could lead to rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession.
Rents are starting to come down, but the trend may not hold
Rents are starting to come down after spiking to record levels this past summer, but experts are uncertain if the slowdown will continue.
Biden touts legislative record as midterms approach
President Joe Biden ended the summer on a legislative winning streak, chalking up victories that once appeared out of reach in this polarized capital. Now he wants to make sure voters reward him for that when they cast ballots in November’s big congressional elections.
What’s happening with Ukraine’s threatened nuclear plant
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, built during the Soviet era and one of the 10 biggest in the world, has been engulfed by fighting between Russian and Ukrainian troops in recent weeks, fueling concerns of a nuclear catastrophe.
