U.S. launches carbon offset program to help developing countries speed clean energy transition
The program, called the Energy Transition Accelerator, is in partnership with philanthropic groups like the Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund.
Pivotal Georgia Senate race between Warnock and Walker headed to a runoff, secretary of state says
A Libertarian Senate candidate is winning more than 2%, denying Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock the 50% threshold they need to avoid a runoff.
Control of Senate hinges on handful of tight races that could take days — or longer — to resolve
Republicans are hoping that potential election wins in Georgia and several other states will help them wrest control of the Senate from Democrats.
Volvo reveals new $80,000 electric SUV with Luminar lidar
Volvo Cars’ plans to exclusively sell all-electric vehicles by 2030 kicked off Wednesday with the reveal of the EX90 – the first of a new lineup of EVs.
Weekly mortgage demand flattens, as interest rates climb higher to 7.14%
Rising mortgage rates caused mortgage demand to stall last week.
Meta laying off more than 11,000 employees: Read Zuckerberg’s letter announcing the cuts
Meta is laying off 13% of its staff, or more than 11,000 employees, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Wednesday.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer defeats Trump pick Tudor Dixon, winning a second term, NBC News projects
As the economy became top of mind for voters, Whitmer cast herself as a bipartisan leader and deal-maker.
Democrat John Fetterman defeats Trump-backed GOP rival Dr. Mehmet Oz in pivotal Pennsylvania Senate race, NBC News projects
Fetterman will beat Oz, Trump’s pick in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Pat Toomey, moving a Republican-held Senate seat into Democratic hands.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp fends off Democrat Stacey Abrams for a second term, NBC News projects
State officials, including Kemp, refused to do Trump’s bidding and drew his ire when they certified Georgia’s 2020 results and Biden’s electoral college win.
Republican J.D. Vance defeats Democrat Tim Ryan in Ohio Senate race, NBC News projects
Republican J.D. Vance defeated Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan, keeping the Senate seat red.
