On a cold November afternoon in 1844, players in Washington opened a chess game in the old, familiar way, with a pawn pushed ...

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents “250 Years of America,” a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation ...

DENVER — Static electricity is a touchy subject. Touch or rub two materials together, and they can exchange electric charge. But the details behind the phenomenon of static electricity are poorly ...

Electric Boat is one of the state’s largest employers, and they are always looking to fill out their workforce. Courtney Murphy, Director of Workforce Development for E.B., shares some of the ...

Americans are facing rising electricity costs around the country as winter weather and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers increase demands on the electric grid. Electricity prices ...

Electric vehicle myths still shape public opinion in 2026, even as EV sales continue to climb worldwide. Many EV misconceptions come from outdated data, early-model limitations, or viral posts that ...

California is a unique state in many ways, but when it comes to energy prices, that’s not a good thing. The Golden State not only has the highest electric rates in the country, rates in California ...

Electricity costs are climbing nearly everywhere in the United States. But, in recent months, the Trump administration has framed the problem as one impacting only blue states. While several blue ...

Ohio may see over a foot of snow when Winter Storm Fern hits the Buckeye State. As we will remain snowed in over the weekend, most of us will be looking out our windows to catch a glimpse of the ...

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It's been nearly 200 years since the electric telegraph was first used. The device was publicly used for the first time in January 1838 at Speedwell Ironworkers on Route 202 near Morristown. Alfred ...