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Texas cities consider renewable-powered aerial gondolas for future transit
A new mode of urban transit may eventually glide across the Texas skyline, as several cities explore the potential of electric gondolas powered by renewable energy. However, these potential projects have drawn criticism, with some questioning the costs, commuter value and the reliability of similar endeavors in the past. Swyft Cities, the company that implements… -
Can Trump get rid of income tax and replace revenue with tariffs?
In a presidential campaign cycle filled with tax cut proposals, one is loftier than all the rest. Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated the idea of getting rid of individual income tax and replacing it with revenue from tariffs. Individual income tax currently provides 49% of the federal government’s annual revenue. “Were you serious… -
Maryland offshore wind project sued over economic and environmental concerns
A proposed offshore wind project off Maryland’s coast is encountering resistance from the nearby community of Ocean City. The city challenged the federal government’s approval of the development and filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The project aims to generate over 2 gigawatts of renewable energy, potentially powering more than… -
You can now bet on Trump or Harris winning the election on Robinhood
Robinhood is letting users put their money where their mouth is on who will win the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Starting Monday, Oct. 28, the online brokerage house allows people to trade financial contracts to bet on Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. According to Robinhood, an event contract is a “financial… -
Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchup the more classic kind of ‘moneyball’
The 2024 World Series matchup is the more classic kind of “moneyball,” where two of the most gargantuan payrolls in Major League Baseball meet at the end of the playoff road. The Dodgers-Yankees matchup is between presumed league MVPs, the $700 million Shohei Ohtani and $360 million Aaron Judge. Both teams sport three players with… -
IMF warns against tariffs: They make the country’s residents ‘poor’
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave its latest forecast on the world economy on Tuesday, Oct. 22. During the meeting, IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas warned trade restrictions could put downward pressure on that growth. The global financial agency declined to comment on certain elections of proposals by presidential candidates. Excluding 2024 election promises, the… -
Scientists fear the world’s largest wind turbine will change the weather
China recently switched on the world’s largest wind turbine, a giant offshore structure installed in August that stands nearly 800 feet tall and has the capacity to power 96,000 homes each year. However, its immense scale has sparked concerns about potential environmental consequences. Scientists are studying the turbine’s impact on local wind patterns, as renewable… -
After a lot of mistakes, this is the ‘only direction’ Nike can take
A former intern at Nike started his new role as CEO the week of Oct. 14. Elliott Hill took over the top job after CEO John Donahoe’s surprise retirement, but Hill’s path to return Nike to its former glory is an uphill climb. Nike is facing a major sales downturn and struggling share price. As… -
Fossil fuel groups accused of trying to covertly derail Ohio solar project
A recent investigation by ProPublica looked into allegations that fossil fuel interests are working to derail a proposed solar energy project in Knox County, Ohio. The investigation suggests that oil and gas companies covertly influenced local opinions by using media outlets and interest groups to spread misinformation. The Frasier Solar development, which aims to power… -
Algeria invests billions in desalination amid severe drought, water riots
Amid a worsening drought that has led to water rationing and riots, Algeria is investing $5.4 billion to expand its desalination infrastructure, aiming to tackle the nation’s growing water crisis. The country, already home to Africa’s largest desalination facilities, is ramping up efforts as rainfall continues to decline, threatening its water supply. This year, five… -
Switzerland to install solar panels on train tracks, safety concerns remain
Swiss startup Sun-Ways is leading an initiative to install solar panels along the country’s approximately 3,300 miles of railway. The company says that utilizing the rail network could supply nearly a third of the energy required by Switzerland’s transportation sector. This could potentially offset around 200,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually — roughly equivalent… -
How you can be so sure you’re right when you’re actually wrong
You know that feeling when you’re in a debate with someone and you make a point, and you just know you’re right – only to find out that self-assuredness was misplaced and you’re actually just very wrong? It turns out, there’s a scientific reason people can be so confidently wrong. A newly published study shows… -
Sen. Warren says John Deere is breaking promises with right to repair
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is pressing John Deere on its commitment to right-to-repair provisions. She said the tractor giant’s omission of certain information in product manuals could constitute a violation of the Clean Air Act. Right-to-repair advocates say everyone should be allowed to do standard maintenance on electronics and machinery. When repair rights are brought…
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