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Oregon voters decriminalized drugs; now lawmakers are recriminalizing them
The first-in-the-nation law to decriminalize drug possession is in jeopardy. Oregon lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill Thursday, Feb. 29, that would recriminalize possession of narcotics such as opioids, cocaine and methamphetamine in the state. According to The Associated Press, House Bill 4002 reintroduces criminal penalties of up to six months in prison and allows police… -
Apple faces nearly $2 billion fine as EU rules against tech giant
Apple is facing a nearly $2 billion fine from the European Union. The EU leveled the fine in response to an antitrust penalty against Apple on Monday, March 4, ruling it forbade rivals like Spotify from notifying customers of how they could pay for cheaper subscriptions outside of Apple’s app store, according to The Associated… -
‘Dream discovery’: Scientists find massive helium deposit in Minnesota
Helium has been discovered by scientists and researchers in Minnesota’s Iron Range, according to CBS News Minnesota. Scientists and researchers called the findings a “dream discovery,” as a drilling confirmed a high amount of helium reportedly buried 2,200 feet in the earth on Thursday, Feb. 29. The next steps in the process are for a… -
Hamas, Israel accuse each other after over 100 killed in Gaza aid truck incident
Over 100 Palestinians were killed and hundreds more were injured as a delivery of humanitarian aid turned into chaos on Thursday, Feb. 29, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry. However, it’s unclear how the deadly event unfolded. Israel and the Gaza Health Ministry are offering different accounts of what led up to the incident… -
US military using AI to find air strike targets in the Middle East
Artificial intelligence is quickly being integrated into various aspects of life, from navigation apps to word processing programs. Now, its application has extended to U.S. military strategies. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. military used AI to identify targets for air strikes in the Middle East in early February, marking a significant use of technology in… -
Call for top Oklahoma education official to resign after Nex Benedict’s death
More than 350 LGBTQIA+ organizations are calling for the immediate removal of Oklahoma’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters, according to ABC News. The push for Walters’ resignation comes in the form of an open letter, which claims that Walters is “fostering a culture of violence against the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Oklahoma schools.” LGBTQ advocates,… -
Energy Dept. unveils $366M plan for rural, tribal clean energy
Some homes in the United States are poised to receive electricity for the first time. This is part of a $366 million initiative spearheaded by the Department of Energy (DOE), which aims to introduce clean energy projects to rural and tribal communities across the nation. “President Biden firmly believes that every community should benefit from… -
Power struggle: Crypto mining battles federal regulators over energy use
In what’s shaping up to be a literal power struggle, the world of cryptocurrency mining is clashing with federal regulators over the growing energy demands of crypto mining operations. Crypto mining requires extensive electricity for its computing needs, exacerbating the global challenge of reducing emissions at a time when urgent cuts are necessary. Crypto mining’s… -
Palestinian Authority gov’t resigns, many wonder what happens next
Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh and his government tendered their resignations Monday, Feb. 26, leaving many pondering the next steps. The move comes under pressure from American and Middle Eastern leaders for the Palestinian Authority to reform its governance as conflict in Gaza and the West Bank escalates. U.S. Secretary of State Antony… -
Study shows virtual reality helping seniors as ‘silver tsunami’ approaches
Virtual reality (VR) is giving some senior citizens a new lease on life. According to The Associated Press, Stanford University studied the use of VR at 17 senior living communities. Researchers found that out of 245 participants between the ages of 65 and 103 years old, most saw improvement in their reported emotional well-being and… -
SAG-AFTRA accuses CBS News of seizing files of fired journalist
SAG-AFTRA is accusing CBS News of violating the First Amendment rights of a laid-off investigative journalist. Earlier this month, CBS News’ parent company, Paramount, handed pink slips to 800 employees. Catherine Herridge, a senior investigative correspondent, was one of those employees. Herridge had been covering stories for CBS News related to investigations involving President Joe… -
Florida’s social media ban for kids under 16 awaits Gov. DeSantis’ signature
Florida may soon have one of the strictest social media laws in the United States. On Friday, Feb. 23, a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from social media, regardless of parental consent, is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk for his signature. According to The Associated Press, the proposed restrictions,… -
How would mass EV adoption impact the environment? And is it feasible?
In the pursuit of climate goals, transitioning from gas-powered automobiles to electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a key strategy. But a closer examination reveals complexities surrounding the environmental benefits and feasibility of mass EV adoption. “Even if millions of people buy battery-electric vehicles, automakers could still fall short of hitting goals set under the…
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