The United States may be able to slow rising electricity prices by better using unused grid capacity and encouraging large energy users like data centers to shift their power consumption away from peak demand periods.

Friday, the busiest travel day of the holiday season, saw 7,600 flight delays nationwide, highlighting the challenges of managing peak air travel amid weather, staffing, and operational pressures.

Colorado officials warn of heightened wildfire risk as high winds and dry conditions create volatile conditions across the state.