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BC Hydro is carrying out a planned power outage lasting about 14 hours on Sunday, affecting Field and Radium Hot Springs in British Columbia. The utility says the shutdown is needed for maintenance work, and local services are expected to be disrupted while the power is off. Residents and businesses in the two communities are being advised to prepare for the day-long interruption.
- 2Amber Glenn Opens Up About Recovering From Olympic HeartbreakβHow Amber Glenn Bounced Back From Olympic Heartbreak βΈοΈπͺ | Power Hour
Figure skater Amber Glenn discusses how she rebounded from disappointment at the Olympics in an interview on Ilona Maher's Power Hour show. The conversation covers her path back from that setback and her resilience in the sport, drawing strong engagement from viewers ahead of the next competitive season.
- 3Indians asked what one decision they'd make as Prime MinisterβImagine you wake up tomorrow as the π£πΏπΆπΊπ² π πΆπ»πΆπππ²πΏ of India. You have just 24 hours with full power to make
Social media users in India are debating a hypothetical question: if you woke up tomorrow as Prime Minister of India with just 24 hours of full power, what single decision would you make? Responses are drawing in people's views on the country's most pressing problems, from the economy to governance, turning the prompt into a popular conversation about national priorities.
- 4Energy Dome bets on carbon dioxide batteries for grid storageβEnergy Dome and its carbon dioxide batteries Thereβs a growing need for long-duration storage to meet energy demand and
Energy Dome, an energy storage startup, is drawing attention for its long-duration grid batteries that store energy using compressed carbon dioxide gas. As renewables expand, grids increasingly need storage that can deliver power for many hours, not just minutes. The company's CO2-based systems are being discussed as a potential answer to balancing fluctuating wind and solar output and meeting growing energy demand.
- 5Queuing for water and phone charging: daily survival in GazaβQueuing for water and phone charging: What survival looks like in Gaza
Reporting from Gaza describes residents spending hours each day in queues for drinking water and public phone charging points, as basic infrastructure and power supplies remain disrupted. The scenes illustrate how everyday survival has come to depend on scarce shared resources, with families rationing water and conserving phone batteries to stay in contact with relatives and follow news.
- 6Whitney Webb podcast claims Bitcoin and stablecoins to expand dollar dominanceβΌ2hr 30min The Unlimited Hangout Podcast Ep #03 - The Bitcoin-Dollar (w/ Whitney Webb) "In this episode, Whitney and Mark
The Unlimited Hangout has released a new podcast episode featuring journalist Whitney Webb and co-host Mark discussing the Bitcoin-dollar relationship. The episode, running two and a half hours, argues that Bitcoin and stablecoins are often misrepresented and that both are set to be used together to extend US dollar dominance globally.
- 7Arizona homeowners weigh whether solar plus batteries pay offβΌArizona homeowners ask if solar is worth it, and owners say batteries are where the math changes
Homeowners in Arizona are questioning whether rooftop solar is worth the cost, and existing solar owners argue the economics improve significantly when a battery is added. They say batteries let households store cheap daytime solar power for evening peak-rate hours, when utility prices in Arizona are highest, which is what makes the investment math finally work. The debate reflects wider scrutiny of solar payback periods as electricity rates rise.
- 8Power to the People Concert to Deliver Nine Hours of Anti-Fascist RockβPower to the People Concert, October 3, 2026 β 9 Hours of Hard-Driving, In-Your-Face, Anti-Fascist Rock and Roll Music.
A 'Power to the People' concert billed as nine hours of hard-driving anti-fascist rock and roll music is scheduled for October 3, 2026. Writer Jerry Alatalo described the event's raw spiritual power as profound and astounding, presenting it as a historic gathering. Details about the lineup, venue, and organisers remain unclear, but the concert is being shared as a statement of musical resistance and solidarity.
- 9West-facing solar panels outperform southern roofs in Austin peak hoursβΌIn Austin, west-facing solar arrays pushed 49 percent more power into the 3 to 7 PM peak window than south facing panels of the same size, and the grid's pricing clock made that the more valuable half of the day
In Austin, west-facing solar arrays produced 49 percent more electricity than equally sized south-facing panels during the 3 to 7 PM window, when electricity demand and grid prices peak. The finding suggests panel orientation, not just size, can determine how valuable a rooftop system is, since power delivered during peak hours earns more under time-based pricing.
- 10Russia renews strikes on Ukraine's power grid, costing Kyiv millions hourlyβΌRussia resumes its offensive against Ukraineβs power grid, with power cuts costing Kyiv 45 million per hour
Russia has resumed its attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, triggering widespread power cuts across the country. According to the report, each hour of outages is costing Kyiv an estimated 45 million. The renewed campaign targets the electricity grid as winter approaches, deepening pressure on Ukraine's economy and civilian population, and drawing renewed attention to the vulnerability of Ukrainian energy facilities to sustained Russian strikes.
- 11Why Solar Bird Bath Fountains Struggle In FallβWhy Your Solar Bird Bath Fountain May Struggle In Fall
Home and garden coverage explains that solar bird bath fountains often underperform in autumn. Shorter days, weaker sunlight and falling leaves that clog pump intakes reduce power and water flow, meaning the fountains may sputter or stop even when working fine in summer. The advice circulating is to keep panels clear of debris and accept reduced output as daylight hours shrink.