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Solar power quietly overtakes nuclear as panels get 'offensively cheap' (Oct. 26)
Ember data show global solar edged past nuclear in 2025 and led by about 13% through September 2026, BBC Future reports, as panel prices fell into an "offensively cheap" era. Oregon's PGE plan to nearly double renewables is the local echo.
Phil Harpster
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Solar power quietly overtakes nuclear as panels get 'offensively cheap' (Oct. 26)
Ember data show global solar edged past nuclear in 2025 and led by about 13% through September 2026, BBC Future reports, as panel prices fell into an "offensively cheap" era. Oregon's PGE plan to nearly double renewables is the local echo.
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Turo and Tesla launch verified FSD rentals for U.S. guests starting Oct. 28 (Oct. 26)
Turo and Tesla are launching verified Full Self-Driving (Supervised) rentals on Oct. 28. Here's what the partnership means, the safety caveats, and how Willamette Valley travelers can try a Tesla on Turo.
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What's opening and closing in Salem: week of Oct. 26
Vera's Restaurant and Bar opens in the former W. Wallace downtown, iWingz and Lakeshore Kitchen are on the way, and the Keizer Station Panera Bread has closed.
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World Series Line: Brewers at Rays, Game 3 lines and leans (Oct. 26)
Milwaukee leads the World Series 2-0 as Game 3 shifts to Tropicana Field tonight. Freddy Peralta faces his old team against Robert Gasser. Today's lines and movement, our three leans, the storylines, our 2-3 record and a FanDuel lineup.
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