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Department of Defense and NASA face major cuts amid DOGE inquiries
The Department of Defense is the latest focus of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to The Associated Press, DOGE staffers were at the Pentagon on Tuesday, Feb. 18, collecting lists of the military’s probationary employees. DOGE first announced the meeting with the Department of Defense on Friday, Feb. 14. The Washington Post then… -
Police recruit training deaths prompt calls for reform and better safety measures
Since 2015, at least 29 recruits have died during basic training at law enforcement academies across the United States, according to an investigation by The Associated Press. The research found that most of the deaths are related to exertion, dehydration and heatstroke, often occurring on the first day of training. The investigation shows that others… -
World’s highest altitude solar facility now generating power in Tibet
The world’s highest-altitude solar facility has begun generating electricity in Tibet. Situated at an elevation of 17,152 feet, the project operates in a region where temperatures frequently fall below freezing. What purpose will this facility serve? The Huadian Tibet Caipeng PV-Storage Project is located in Naidong District, Shannan City, Tibet. The facility is designed to… -
Fetterman plans to advocate for clean energy in talks with Trump
Full Story Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., plans to use what he describes as an open dialogue with President Donald Trump to advocate for clean energy initiatives. Despite Trump’s opposition to certain climate policies, Fetterman believes the economic benefits that renewables have brought to several Republican-led states could make the former president more receptive to these… -
Arizona lawmaker urges White House to allow mining near Grand Canyon
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is urging the Trump administration to reconsider federal land protections near the Grand Canyon to allow for mining activities. In a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, the Republican state senator called for a review of a Biden-era federal designation that protects nearly 1 million acres around the Grand Canyon… -
The debate to cut or to keep USAID: Bias Breakdown
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is at the center of political controversy, with large portions of its spending facing scrutiny from right-leaning media outlets. The political right has called for the agency’s elimination, while left-leaning media outlets are fact-checking the spending claims, with the political left arguing in favor of preserving the agency.… -
Tesla opens $200M battery plant in Shanghai amid US-China trade tensions
Full Story Tesla has officially opened a $200 million battery plant in Shanghai, China, marking a significant expansion of the company’s presence in the country. However, this announcement comes as the electric vehicle maker’s CEO Elon Musk works for the Trump administration, which is currently embroiled in a trade conflict with Beijing. How significant is… -
Ford lost $5B on EVs in 2024, expects to do the same this year
Full Story Ford’s electric vehicle (EV) division reported a $5.1 billion loss in 2024, an increase from the $4.7 billion deficit recorded the previous year. The company projects even greater losses in 2025, anticipating a $5.5 billion shortfall as it continues investing in EV production. “We expect a loss of $5 billion to $5.5 billion… -
Trump wants to end EV tax credits as Musk’s Tesla benefits from them
The same Biden-era electric vehicle (EV) policies that President Donald Trump wants to roll back are currently benefiting one of his administration’s most recognizable figures: Tesla CEO and special government employee Elon Musk. This week, Tesla revealed that its Cybertruck now qualifies for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Trump wants the EV tax credit… -
Trump proposes sending Ukraine more military aid in exchange for rare earths
President Donald Trump proposed that Ukraine trade rare earth elements for additional U.S. military aid, linking these vital resources to continued support in its war against Russia. The idea has drawn criticism from the Kremlin, while Ukrainian media suggests it may align with Kyiv’s own strategic plans. “We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine… -
US monarch butterfly population nears 30-year low
Fewer monarch butterflies have spent winter in the western U.S. as factors like pesticides, a disappearing habitat, and climate change have affected the population. The population is now at a 30-year low. What is known about monarch butterflies in western America? Since 1997, the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation has been monitoring the overwintering monarch… -
Trump admin says review of Biden’s fuel economy standards will lower car prices
Newly confirmed U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued an order directing a review of federal fuel economy standards set during the Biden administration. Duffy said the move aims to lower new vehicle prices for consumers. Why is the Trump administration reviewing federal fuel economy standards? On Wednesday, Jan. 29, Duffy sent a memo to the… -
What to know about the 2025 Super Bowl: Who, when, where, how to watch
The 2025 Super Bowl is just 12 days away and the event seems to grow every year. Many fans consider Super Bowl Sunday unofficial national holiday. According to the UGG’s Workforce Institute, between 15-20 million people call in sick for work the Monday after the big game. That’s almost 6% of Americans. Who’s playing in…
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