## A whopping 80% of new US electricity capacity this year came from solar and battery storage

Authored by techspot.com

In a nutshell: Solar and battery storage are having an absolute field day this year in the US.

Solar alone made up 60% of the 20.2 gigawatts of fresh capacity that went online from January through June.

A large chunk of this can be attributed to two plants – a 600+ megawatt installation in Texas and another in Nevada.

These two states were also leading the solar charge, which doesn't come as a surprise given their sunny dispositions.

At the same time, battery installations also saw a major surge, clocking in at 4.2 GW for over 20% of total additions.

California took the crown here with over a third of the nation's deployments, but Texas, Arizona, and Nevada also contributed heftily.

The country has already achieved the massive 1,200 gigawatt renewable target it set for 2030, six years ahead of schedule. »

### Female student at Rice University killed in dorm room on first day of classes

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Female student at Rice University killed in dorm room on first day of classes.

A female student at Texas' Rice University was shot and killed on Monday by a man authorities said she had been in a "dating relationship" with.

University police responded to a request for a welfare check around 4:30 p.m. local time and found the student, who was identified as Andrea Rodriguez Avila, deceased in her room. »

### Oakland firefighters use Jaws of Life during call, put the tool down — and it’s stolen

Authored by latimes.com

In the middle of a rescue call last week, someone stole the Jaws of Life from Oakland firefighters, authorities said.

After they used it, fire officials discovered the equipment had been taken, according to a spokesperson with the Oakland Police Department.

An Oakland police spokesperson said their tool was taken at about 7:15 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of West Street. »

### Ukraine used F-16s to repel Russia's mass missile attack, Zelensky confirms

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Ukraine's Air Force used F-16 jets as part of its defense against Russia's mass missile and drone attack on Aug. 26, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed during a press conference on Aug. 27.

Russia targeted 15 of Ukraine's 24 oblasts on Aug. 26, launching over 200 missiles and drones as part of the largest-ever aerial attack against Ukraine.

Ukraine downed 102 missiles and 99 drones of the 127 missiles and 109 drones launched by Russia during the morning attack. »

### Ozempic maker defends high U.S. price: It's 'helping' reduce the cost of obesity

Authored by nbcnews.com

The CEO of Novo Nordisk defended the high cost of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S., saying the blockbuster drugs are ultimately saving taxpayers money on obesity-related costs.

“And we are actually providing products that’s actually helping take that cost burden off.”.

Jørgensen said he “volunteered” to speak with the committee about the cost of Ozempic and Wegovy at the hearing next month. »

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