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Australia eyes renewable energy investments previously meant for US
As U.S. President Donald Trump works to roll back many Biden-era clean energy policies, Australia’s renewable industry is hoping to attract investments that were previously allocated for the American market. The opportunity comes as the nation looks to secure billions in funding to help meet its own climate goals. Why does Australia want to attract… -
Lithium-ion battery fire prevents police from saving driver stuck in burning Tesla
Law enforcement officials say a Tesla battery fire prevented first responders from saving a driver involved in what became a fatal crash Tuesday night, Jan. 28, in Torrance, California. According to police, the accident occurred when a 2025 Tesla Model Y was traveling southbound when, for unknown reasons, it swerved to the right, struck a… -
Nearly 100 US Special Forces vets hired to operate key checkpoints in Gaza
A U.S.-based security firm has hired nearly 100 former U.S. Special Forces personnel to help operate a key checkpoint in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The North Carolina-based UG Solutions, founded in 2023, is leading the effort, offering a daily rate of at least $1,100 with an upfront $10,000 advance for hired personnel, according to… -
California ICE facility to resume intake of immigrants after five-year pause
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center is resuming operation after being nearly vacant for the last five years. A federal judge lifted a court order allowing the California facility to resume intake. The Adelanto ICE Processing Center is about 80 miles from Los Angeles. Officials said it was on the verge of closing as… -
Former NYC fire chief pleads guilty in bribery scheme with other ex-chief
A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty to conspiracy, admitting that he and others agreed to accept nearly $200,000 in bribes to speed up safety inspections. Anthony Saccavino, who was the head of the department’s Bureau of Fire Prevention, entered the plea in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Saccavino and… -
Colleges’ test-optional policies hurt high-scoring lower-income students: Study
Dartmouth is one of multiple colleges and universities, including Harvard, that have brought back the requirement that applicants submit an SAT or ACT score with their application. A new study by Dartmouth researchers found that the school’s test-optional policy may have had the opposite effect as it intended. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, many colleges… -
Price of Super Bowl TV commercial hits record high of $8 million
The 2025 Super Bowl is setting records, and we’re still more than a week from kick-off between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. According to multiple reports on Wednesday, Jan. 29, some 30-second commercials that will air during the game will cost $8 million. That record price tag is up from $7 million just… -
How the world’s top polluters are doing on their emissions reduction goals
The world’s top four greenhouse gas emitters, China, the United States, India and the European Union, set respective targets to reduce emissions. However, the progress toward achieving their climate goals has varied. China progressing ahead of clean energy targets China, the leading global emitter, accounts for roughly a third of the planet’s greenhouse gas output… -
PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a ‘weather reveal’ cake
Groundhog Day is almost here, and animal rights organization PETA is calling for changes to the celebration once again. PETA, or “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,” is suggesting the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, replace the Punxsutawney Phil groundhog tradition with a “weather reveal” vegan cake. Typically, if the groundhog sees its shadow, it… -
Border Patrol sees significant drop in illegal southern border crossings: Report
New data suggests that daily illegal border crossings are dropping. Fox News reported Monday that Border Patrol recorded 582 illegal crossings of the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday. It’s the lowest number the agency has recorded in years. By the end of President Joe Biden’s term, numbers dropped well below the peak of roughly 11,000 daily… -
X adds new money feature while company is ‘barely breaking even’
Elon Musk said from the start he wanted X to be an “everything app.” Now, X is taking that first step, striking a deal with the largest U.S. credit card network. X CEO Linda Yaccarino announced Tuesday, Jan. 28, that Visa will be the first partner of the “X Money Account” service. Users will be… -
TX teacher under investigation for post suggesting ICE come to high school
A Fort Worth school district is investigating one of its substitute teachers after a post they allegedly made suggested that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should come to a Texas high school. In response to an enforcement update posted by ICE on X, the teacher wrote, “Yall should come to Fort Worth, TX to Northside… -
Cargo ship that struck Baltimore bridge now back at sea after 10 months
The Dali cargo ship that hit Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, leading to a deadly collapse, is back in service just about 10 months after the maritime catastrophe. In March 2024, The vessel lost power and struck one of the bridge’s main support beams, causing the bridge to fall into the river below. What happened…
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