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California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way
2+ min ago (1253+ words) If you're a California homeowner and you've been feeling chilly this winter, there are plenty of reasons to go get a heat pump. An all-electric, energy-efficient alternative to gas-burning furnaces, heat pumps are widely seen as the climate-friendly home heater…...
Importance of safeguarding maritime interests highlighted
2+ min ago (250+ words) Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Naval Command Vice-Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, among others, releasing the report at the ICC Defence Start Up and Autonomous Systems Summit organised in Visakhapatnam on Monday Visakhapatnam: Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Naval Command…...
Australia begins Royal Commission into antisemitism
5+ min ago (591+ words) Australia will on Tuesday begin a government-backed inquiry into antisemitism, after the Bondi Beach terror attack last year killed 15 people. The December mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney's famed Bondi Beach shocked Australia, a country with strict gun…...
Collector goes tough on town planning officials
5+ min ago (267+ words) Visakhapatnam: District Collector MN Harendhira Prasad issued a warning to GVMC Town Planning officials to either go on leave or resolve the complaints raised by the public without fail. "If you don't like to work, go on leave. I will…...
UTIA and UT Knoxville Teams Collaborate to Develop Automated Compost
7+ min ago (1002+ words) Researchers at the University of Tennessee have embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the way compost piles are monitored and managed, promising significant advancements in agricultural sustainability and food safety. Composting, a vital process for recycling organic waste into…...
‘Expecting Iran to capitulate is not going to work,’ warns expert | CNN
8+ min ago (89+ words) Bianna Golodryga speaks with former US State Department official Vali Nasr about negotiations between Iran and the US and America's military build-up in the region. "Expecting Iran to capitulate is not going to work," warns expert Bianna Golodryga speaks with…...
Fact Check: C-SPAN DENIES 'John Barron' Caller Was Trump | Lead Stories
8+ min ago (431+ words) The claim appeared in a post (archived here) published on February 22, 2026. It opened: That's the funniest thing I've ever heard. It's definitely him. The president is a child. Who does that??? Also, God help us. The post shared a fragment…...
Kimberly-Clark Details “Powering Care” Plan, Kenvue Integration Ahead of 2026 Close
10+ min ago (267+ words) Posted by Sarita Garza on Feb 24th, 2026 Kimberly-Clark (NASDAQ:KMB) leadership outlined its "Powering Care" strategy and the company's preparations for its pending acquisition of Kenvue during a company presentation led by Chairman and CEO Mike Hsu, alongside President and COO…...
Book Offer: The Bible and Your Vote
10+ min ago (169+ words) The Bible is full of wisdom, and Dr. Andy Woods wants American Christians to apply that knowledge as they go to the polls. Too many people believe their vote doesn't count. But Dr. Woods reminds us that good Christians are…...
Looking at homelessness in Douglas County
11+ min ago (775+ words) We are sorry for the inconvenience, but the Echo Press office will be closed to public walk-ins February 23 through March 4. Please call 320-763-3133 for an appointment. ALEXANDRIA " As part of the Echo Press "You asked" series, the newspaper takes a look…...