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NOAA reports Florida Key coral deaths after marine heat wave
February is on track to become the ninth month in a row with record-breaking temperatures, creating concerns for the health of the planet. In the Florida Keys, rising marine temperatures have been bleaching coral reefs. High temperatures in summer 2023 caused so much damage that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) added three more… -
Why major cities are slashing services to pay for the migrant crisis
Bus after bus, major cities far from the border are starting to buckle under budgetary pressures of the nation’s migrant crisis. S&P Global Ratings is monitoring the credit health of New York, Denver and Chicago as they face sheltering tens of thousands of asylum-seekers. “The issue will destroy New York City,” Mayor Eric Adams said… -
Right-wing group admits it doesn’t have evidence to back up election fraud claims
As the 2024 presidential election draws nearer, election integrity remains a hot-button issue. A Texas-based right-wing group, True the Vote, asserted it can prove widespread voter fraud in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election. However, recent court documents filed in Fulton County, Georgia, reveal the group admitted it cannot produce evidence of such fraud. True the Vote (TTV)… -
How ‘sanctioned’ Russian diamonds made their way to the US
For two years now, Ukraine has battled for its sovereignty. Russia’s invasion is reducing cities to rubble and thousands of civilians have died in the conflict. A new report said Russia can sustain its assault for another two to three years, maybe even longer. Did diamonds purchased in the U.S. help pay for this war?… -
Lab-grown versus natural diamonds: Which one is the real deal?
For decades, diamonds have been the symbol of lasting love. But the industry is in for a generational reckoning as young people decide whether to buy natural diamonds, lab-grown diamonds or forgo the tradition altogether. In 1954, scientists with General Electric created a machine that squeezed carbon under 1.5 million pounds of pressure per square… -
Conservatives reject Trump’s plea to give Bud Light a second chance
Donald Trump has a famously loyal following. So loyal, he once said, “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters.” But that loyalty does have its limits, and that limit is Bud Light. Not even the most popular conservative figure in a generation can convince… -
Is Elon Musk a threat to Delaware’s core business?
After a Delaware judge struck down Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla compensation package, Musk put the state in his crosshairs with a series of posts encouraging companies to flee America’s corporate kingdom, as he hopes to do with Tesla. Given Musk’s influence, are his actions a real threat to Delaware? Around 2 million companies are… -
EPA says soot rule will save thousands of lives, but cost businesses millions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking action to cut down on the dangers posed by soot inhalation, which can lead to health issues such as asthma, heart attacks, strokes, and more. In an effort to prevent these potential medical complications, the agency has announced stricter guidelines for allowable levels of soot in the air,… -
How Dartmouth athletes succeeded in union efforts where Northwestern failed
Dartmouth College basketball players are not just athletes, but university employees able to negotiate salaries, practice schedules and travel schedules. That’s what a National Labor Relations Board regional official ruled on Monday, Feb. 5, clearing the path for a union vote. Dartmouth can still appeal the decision in a case that could wind up at… -
TX Gov. Abbott vows to continue border standoff, GOP governors offer more aid
Thirteen Republican governors joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, over the weekend of Feb. 2 at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas. Shelby Park currently serves as the epicenter of a standoff between the state of Texas and the federal government. “As opposed to detaining any illegal immigrants, Biden has instead let them all loose… -
President Biden, world leaders react to King Charles III cancer diagnosis
Royal U.K. officials announced that King Charles III is being treated for cancer. The diagnosis, disclosed Monday, Feb. 5, comes just over a year into his reign after the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. President Joe Biden and other world leaders reacted to the announcement of King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis. According to… -
Why does Gen Z hate Facebook? Social network turns 20 with shrinking teen use
The world’s most popular social network will turn the big 2-0 on Feb. 4. Before Facebook made teens log out in droves, it was one of the most coveted tickets for college students. Here’s a look at why Gen Z has such disdain for the site that inspired the film, “The Social Network.” When Mark… -
Hawaii replaces its last coal plant with a Tesla battery system
Hawaii’s goal of being 100% powered by green energy technology by 2045 may be getting a significant push forward. Following the closure of its last remaining coal plant in 2022, the Aloha State will now be utilizing a Tesla Megapack battery system installed by energy company Plus Power to deliver electricity to its grid. “This…