Car that rammed power substation near Las Vegas investigated as possible terrorism

Car that rammed power substation near Las Vegas investigated as possible terrorism

Updated on: February 20, 2026 / 7:34 PM EST / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Police say they’re investigating a car that rammed into a power substation near Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday as a “terrorism-related event.” The driver was found dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said. There’s no ongoing threat to the public, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill said during a news conference Friday. The incident was repor...
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I just survived another winter storm on battery power—here’s how I did it

I just survived another winter storm on battery power—here’s how I did it

Published Feb 20, 2026, 6:00 PM EST Bertel is a lifelong tech enthusiast with over a decade of experience writing thousands of articles about Android devices, Linux, and more.  Before joining the How-To Geek team, Bertel wrote for the likes of MakeUseOf, MakeTechEasier, and Android Police—at the latter he wrote over 3,500 articles. He delights in helping others decide which tech to bring into their lives… and which tech to do without. Bertel graduated from the College of William and...
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Chinese scientists create new battery with electrolyte as safe as tofu brine

Chinese scientists create new battery with electrolyte as safe as tofu brine

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McLaren Charlotte Launches a Personal Pledge for Informed Performance Culture

McLaren Charlotte Launches a Personal Pledge for Informed Performance Culture

California, US, 20th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, McLaren Charlotte has announced the launch of a personal pledge aimed at raising awareness around the importance of informed performance culture, as interest in high-performance vehicles continues to rise while understanding of the systems behind them lags. The pledge reflects McLaren Charlotte’s long-standing belief that performance is not defined by speed alone, but by structure, consistency, and respect for engineering and process. “We’...
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Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro Review: Shape-Shifting Earbuds With Fresh Ideas But Weak ANC

Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro Review: Shape-Shifting Earbuds With Fresh Ideas But Weak ANC

The Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro are a true novelty: they are open-ear earbuds that, with a quick pivot, become in-ear noise-cancelling ones. It makes them one of the most flexible headphones I’ve ever tried, and I’d be surprised if they don’t start a trend. They’re packed with bonus features including spatial audio, head tracking, dual connection to your phone and PC, and they’ve even got a gaming mode to reduce latency (with admittedly mixed results). But while their a...
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Stolen Ambulance Doused in Gasoline Rammed into Idaho ICE Office Facility, Suspect Flees

Stolen Ambulance Doused in Gasoline Rammed into Idaho ICE Office Facility, Suspect Flees

A search is underway for the person who stole an ambulance from St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho, and used the vehicle to crash into a nearby office building that houses U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel. According to police, the suspect had poured gasoline or another unknown accelerant throughout the stolen vehicle before fleeing the scene on foot. The suspect fled the scene before igniting the accelerant that could have made the damage much worse, according to authorit...
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Verdict: Why the affordable Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ doesn’t get our buy recommendation – NotebookCheck.net News

Verdict: Why the affordable Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ doesn’t get our buy recommendation – NotebookCheck.net News

ⓘ Notebookcheck (Marcus Herbrich)Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ in our review Xiaomi positions the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ as a budget-friendly mid-range smartphone. This review verdict explains why we weren’t entirely impressed by the device during our testing, despite its beautiful OLED screen, long battery life, and highly durable design backed by IP68 rating and SGS certification. Whilst the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ offers premium features such as IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, a large silicon-car...
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Estonia advances 1.1 GWh heat storage, 250 MWh BESS and 800 MWh battery park

Estonia has delivered its largest heat storage facility, begun construction on its largest solar-plus-storage hybrid project, and is preparing to break ground on an 800 MWh battery park in Valga County, set to become the largest in the Baltics. February 20, 2026 Marija Maisch Image: Evecon From ESS News French investment fund Mirova and Estonian renewable energy developer Evecon have announced a series of milestones supporting the acceleration of Estonia’s energy transition. Through their joi...
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New Zealand selects 32 farms for solar and battery trial

New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) has selected 32 agricultural businesses for its Solar on Farms program to test solar and battery systems across key sectors. February 20, 2026 Ev Foley Image: New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority From pv magazine Australia The New Zealand EECA has officially announced the first 32 demonstration farms participating in its Solar on Farms program; to test how solar and batteries perform across key sectors. In p...
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Even An Underwater Drone Can Catch On Fire If It Has This Type Of Battery

Even An Underwater Drone Can Catch On Fire If It Has This Type Of Battery

Sussa Mgt/Shutterstock Lithium-ion batteries contain volatile electrolytes that make them susceptible to catching on fire, even in an underwater drone. On February 4, 2026, a 12-foot-long underwater drone caught fire while it was being transported on a trailer along Route 24 in Tiverton, Rhode Island. The drone was described as containing a “large amount” of lithium-ion batteries, and the situation necessitated a hazmat team from the Department of Environmental Management to contain...
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