Grid operators deployed emergency measures to keep lights on as extreme weather drives heating demand and strains natural gas delivery systems nationwide.

Managers of electric grids say freezing temperatures and ice and snow could lead to power outages in many places, potentially leaving millions in the dark.

By Tim McLaughlin BOSTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. electric grid operators on Saturday stepped up precautions to avoid power shortfalls and rotating blackouts as frigid weather affecting nearly half the country's population ramped up stress on their operations.

Federal and state officials want regional grid operator PJM to extend price caps and secure new power sources, but their non-binding proposal leaves open the question of how to make data centers

Researchers on Friday said that Poland’s electric grid was targeted by wiper malware, likely unleashed by Russia state hackers, in an attempt to disrupt electricity delivery operations.

By Tim McLaughlin BOSTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. electric grid operators on Saturday stepped up precautions to avoid rotating blackouts as frigid weather hitting half of the country's population stressed their operations.

Apple has accused the European Commission (EC) of using "political delay tactics" as an excuse to probe and fine the company. Tesla CEO Elon Musk just said the company will begin selling Optimus robots next year. That's an extremely optimistic timetable.