A week-long, unusually cold Arctic outbreak will bring frigid conditions to most locations east of the Rockies starting today. For some locations, this could be the coldest air so far this season.
Why it matters: This event is likely to be more intense than the two previous polar vortex-related cold snaps in the U.S. so far this winter, according to University of Oklahoma meteorologist Jason Furtado.
Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee want to power AI with fossil fuels and nuclear energy — but divergent Democrats mean the panel might struggle to do much.
Why it matters: AI's rise has prompted fears across the tech and energy industries about energy shortages and spikes in climate-warming emissions.
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