The Grid Times · updated Nov 1, 10:10 p.m. ET

Power, protection and grid security.

Refreshed every 30 minutes from X News and official accounts. Each headline opens the original publisher where one exists. Stories marked Unconfirmed have no original source from a credible outlet or official account yet, so check them before treating them as fact.

Top Stories

Nov 1, 9:50 p.m.

Trump Warns of 1929-Style Depression if Democrats Win Midterms

UnconfirmedX News (summary of posts)Source

At rallies for Republican candidates, President Trump told crowds a Democratic victory on November 3 would wipe out 401(k)s like in 1929. He paired the stark warning with a promise of $5,000 payments to adults if Republicans hold Congress.

Nov 1, 5:23 p.m.

Public Proposal Rejection Draws Online Scrutiny

UnconfirmedX News (summary of posts)Source

A man in a suit knelt before a woman in a brown dress outside what looked like a church, crowd filming every second. She turned him down, leaving an awkward silence amid the onlookers.

Power Systems & Grid

Oct 30, 4:04 p.m.

🎃👻 Crystal balls?

Hydro One (@HydroOne)Source

🎃👻 Crystal balls? Check. Transmission towers? Check. Our Customer Care team is getting into the Halloween spirit with creative costumes and plenty of fun, all while continuing to do what they do best: supporting customers every day. As Halloween excitement builds and little

Oct 29, 2:46 p.m.

Yesterday in Nashville, @EPRINews joined U.S.

EPRI (@EPRINews)Source

Yesterday in Nashville, @EPRINews joined U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary James P. Danly and leaders from across the energy sector for an announcement focused on strengthening and modernizing America’s electric grid. EPRI’s Alberto Del Rosso spoke about the Advanced

Oct 28, 6:01 a.m.

UK Grid Balancing Costs Hit Record £52 Million Daily High

UnconfirmedX News (summary of posts)Source

Households face soaring electricity bills as grid operators paid £52 million in one day to manage wind power mismatches. Independent consultant Kathryn Porter called out the policy forcing these expensive fixes.

Protection & Control

Oct 28, 4:00 p.m.

One application helped change the course of his career.

Hydro One (@HydroOne)Source

One application helped change the course of his career. For Kebede, receiving the William Peyton Hubbard Memorial Award in 2008 opened the door to mentorship, hands-on experience and a deeper interest in Protection and Control engineering. Today, he is a senior P&C engineer at

Digital Substations / IEC 61850

Oct 30, 12:07 p.m.

Only 5 days until #BIXPO2026!

UnconfirmedCESI SpA (@cesispa)Source

Only 5 days until #BIXPO2026! Meet the KEMA Labs team at Booth B11 to discuss power systems, digital substations, IEC 61850 testing and grid interoperability. Don't miss the presentation of Fabio Romano, Proposal Engineer at KEMA Labs: "From Grid Requirements to Verified

Utility OT Cybersecurity

Oct 29, 3:00 p.m.

Thank you to U.S.

@FERC (@FERC)Source

Thank you to U.S. Federal Chief Information Security Officer Michael Duffy for closing out Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a powerful conversation @FERC on today’s top federal cybersecurity challenges—and the insights to tackle them.

Standards (IEEE/IEC/NERC/CSA)

Oct 28, 11:40 a.m.

A new @EPRINews White Paper, 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺-𝘈𝘨𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, explores how a sta

EPRI (@EPRINews)Source

A new @EPRINews White Paper, 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺-𝘈𝘨𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, explores how a standardized, plug-and-play integration for virtual power plants (VPPs) can enable more

Ontario & IESO / Hydro One

Oct 31, 11:20 a.m.

Every group project has that one member.

Hydro One (@HydroOne)Source

Every group project has that one member. 🍳🕛 Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour this Sunday. While you're at it, take a minute to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and check flashlight batteries for the season ahead. Note: If you’re in northwestern Ontario, you

Oct 30, 4:35 p.m.

One application could open the door for endless opportunities.

Hydro One (@HydroOne)Source

One application could open the door for endless opportunities. If you're considering applying for Hydro One's One Awards, now is the time. Check out a few application tips from our talent management team. Recipients receive a $5,000 financial award and a paid developmental work

Oct 29, 1:21 p.m.

Every act of care has the power to make a difference.

Hydro One (@HydroOne)Source

Every act of care has the power to make a difference. Throughout September, Hydro One employees supported charities and causes that matter most to them through Power to Give, our employee giving program. Employees made an impact across Ontario, supporting local organizations

World

Nov 1, 2:11 p.m.

Tonga Edges Samoa 20-18 in Epic Rugby League Thriller

UnconfirmedX News (summary of posts)Source

Addin Fonua-Blake powered over for the winner with minutes left, as a last-gasp Samoan try was ruled out by a sideline foot graze. Fans called it one of the greatest games in years amid the roaring crowd.

Nov 1, 12:27 p.m.

The World at War Documentary Praised 53 Years On

UnconfirmedX News (summary of posts)Source

The haunting opening of 'The World at War' unfolds in the ruined village of Oradour-sur-Glane, site of a 1944 SS massacre, pulling viewers into war's quiet devastation right away.

Canada

Oct 31, 3:35 p.m.

Traveler Ranks Only 10 Countries as True First World

UnconfirmedX News (summary of posts)Source

After visiting 89 nations, one traveler drew a strict line: just Switzerland, Monaco, Luxembourg, Andorra, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Iceland make the cut.

Tech

Nov 1, 8:09 p.m.

AI Influencers Face Skepticism Over Depth and Literacy Fears

UnconfirmedX News (summary of posts)Source

Theo, a CEO and developer, pointed out that among hundreds of AI dev influencers sharing tips online, maybe just 10 truly know their stuff. That blunt take sparked nods from others worried AI might be quietly eroding real thinking skills.

Oct 8, 3:27 a.m.

IREN Shares Drop After Criticism of AI Cloud Site Reliability

UnconfirmedX News (summary of posts)Source

Customer reports of power outages and GPU errors at IREN's British Columbia sites drew sharp criticism from SemiAnalysis, sending shares tumbling more than 6%. Defenders quickly pointed to contract renewals and industry-wide challenges.

Open the 25 – 31 Oct 2026 briefing

The dated edition that has already been read, and turned into a study note, is the world briefing. Use that when the question is what to calculate.