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NASA deploys new solar sail system that could advance space exploration
NASA has successfully deployed its Advanced Composite Solar Sail System which can propel a spacecraft using only power from the sun. The solar sail is now in orbit around Earth, harnessing photons from the Sun to navigate space. The solar sail, which spans around 860 square feet, operates similarly to a sailboat on Earth, but… -
Australian breakdancer Raygun responds to Olympic performance backlash
Australian breakdancer Rachel Gunn, widely known by her stage name “Raygun,” has spoken out for the first time about the significant backlash she received following her performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In an interview with Channel 10, Gunn discussed the criticism and allegations that emerged after her appearance at the Games. Gunn, who represented… -
Cuomo to testify on controversial COVID-19 nursing home policies
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to testify publicly before a House subcommittee Tuesday, Sept. 10. He will face questions over his administration’s controversial nursing home policies during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing will focus on two issues: the March 2020 “must admit” order that required nursing homes to… -
Mongolia declines to arrest Putin, citing reliance on Russian energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Mongolia on Monday, Sept. 2, drew significant international attention. Since March 2023, the International Criminal Court has issued a warrant accusing Putin of war crimes, specifically for deporting and transferring children from occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia. As a member of the ICC, Mongolia is legally required to act… -
UK approves 9 new offshore wind farms in record day for British clean energy
The United Kingdom is set to become home to some of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms, with contracts now secured to build the continent’s largest and second-largest projects. In total, nine offshore developments have been approved this month, marking a sharp increase from the same period last year when no energy companies were willing to… -
Construction begins on largest solar project east of the Mississippi River
Construction has officially begun on what will become the largest solar project east of the Mississippi River. Located in southern Illinois, the Double Black Diamond Solar Facility is poised to generate 800 megawatts of power upon its completion, capable of powering approximately 100,000 homes annually. Major energy-intensive clients, including O’Hare International Airport and Loyola University… -
At least 13 dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel
At least 13 people died after a boat carrying around 70 migrants capsized in the English Channel. Multiple coast guards launched a search-and-rescue operation and are currently searching for possible survivors using air and sea resources. The boat left France and was heading to Britain, according to the French interior minister. The boat experienced difficulty… -
Harris shifts fracking stance amid White House bid: ‘My values have not changed’
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris recently clarified her position on fracking. Her position shifted since the onset of her last White House bid. “As vice president, I did not ban fracking,” Harris said during an interview with CNN. “As president, I will not ban fracking.” This stance marks a notable shift from her earlier position… -
Electronics made with Chinese forced labor attempt to enter the US from India
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have detained nearly $43 million worth of electronic equipment shipments from India since October, suspecting they may have been manufactured with components linked to forced labor in China. The detained shipments have raised concerns that India may be attempting to circumvent U.S. tariffs and trade restrictions by exporting products… -
World’s first energy island faces years long delay due to rising costs
A $30 billion initiative to build the world’s first energy island in the North Sea is encountering a significant delay, with the timeline for completion now extended by several years. Initially spearheaded by Denmark, the project was expected to begin producing electricity by 2033, but due to rising material costs and high-interest rates, the earliest… -
Namibia hunting elephants, hippos to feed its population amid severe drought
In response to severe drought conditions, the government of Namibia has announced plans to cull over 700 wild animals to help feed its people. The animals include staples such as elephants, hippos, buffalo, wildebeest and more. This measure aims to address acute food insecurity affecting around half of the country’s population due to the ongoing… -
RFK Jr. may face federal probe over alleged chainsaw beheading of a whale
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent White House bid may have ended, but peculiar stories about him continue to surface. Now, the former presidential candidate is facing calls for a federal investigation amid allegations that he once used a chainsaw to behead a whale. Kennedy’s 2024 campaign was filled with a number of strange moments, including… -
Telegram CEO Durov released from custody amid investigation
After four days of questioning, Telegram’s CEO Pavel Durov has been released from French police custody and has not yet been formally charged. Prosecutors said he will be transferred to court where he will appear in front of a judge before a possible indictment. Durov’s detention was part of an investigation into Telegram’s alleged criminal…
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