Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Fears of Massive Battery Fires Spark Local Opposition to Energy Storage Projects

Fears of Massive Battery Fires Spark Local Opposition to Energy Storage Projects

Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks. Despite assurances of safety from proponents, some places in New York are enacting moratoriums on these systems. Some opponents in New York and elsewhere are concerned about the ability of local  firefighters to handle potential…MORE

California Governor Says Trump is Sending 300 California National Guard Members to Oregon

California Governor Says Trump is Sending 300 California National Guard Members to Oregon

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon. That comes after a judge temporarily blocked the administration from deploying the Oregon National Guard to Portland. Newsom pledged Sunday to fight the move in court. The Democrat said California personnel were on their…MORE

At Least 5 People Are Killed in a Large-Scale Russian Attack on Ukraine

At Least 5 People Are Killed in a Large-Scale Russian Attack on Ukraine

At least five people were killed after Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs at Ukraine overnight in a major attack that officials there said targeted civilian infrastructure. Moscow sent over 50 ballistic missiles and about 500 drones into nine regions across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday morning. Four people died and at…MORE