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GE Vernova announces staff cuts amid wind turbine failures, financial losses
GE Vernova has announced significant staff reductions in its offshore wind business following a series of operational setbacks and financial losses. The company stated that 900 employees globally could be affected by the move, citing rising material costs and persistent supply chain disruptions as key reasons behind the decision. “The proposal reflects industry wide challenges… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs placed on suicide watch in Brooklyn after arrest
Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been placed on suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The jail officials’ move followed Combs’ arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges on Monday, Sept. 16. Although Combs has not shown any suicidal tendencies, jail officials are conducting hourly checks. These heightened security measures come in… -
Where do picky eating habits come from? A new study may have the answer
Parents worried about whether their fussy eaters picked up their habits from their parents finally got an answer. A U.K. study published on Thursday, Sept. 19, found that being a picky eater largely comes from the genes a person has. Researchers studied 2,400 pairs of twins. They discovered that genetic were the main factor in… -
Venezuelan migrants sue ICE for release over nearly yearlong detention
Four Venezuelan migrants are challenging their nearly yearlong detention at a federal immigration facility. In a court filing, the migrants cited deteriorating diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela as a significant barrier. The migrants, who are being held at the Otero County Processing Center in New Mexico, filed a lawsuit this week seeking… -
EU to guide Apple in providing support for third-party headphones, watches
The European Commission, a branch of the European Union, wants to ensure Apple products like iPhones and iPads interact properly with headphones and smartwatches not designed by Apple. This is something Apple must comply with under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The commission announced Friday, Sept. 20, it is starting two “specification proceedings to assist… -
East Coast ports prep for strike that could cost the US economy billions
A possible port strike in the U.S. could have a major impact on the global supply chain and cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars. The strike could impact a total of 36 ports along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico if a deal isn’t reached by Oct. 1. Up to 45,000 dock… -
Should the US implement age restrictions for nonalcoholic drinks?
Drinking alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal in the United States – but there’s no law about looking like you’re drinking. As the market for nonalcoholic beer, wine, and “mocktails” grows, so does the number of kids and teens drinking them. To be considered nonalcoholic in the U.S., a drink must contain less… -
Three Mile Island coming back online to power Microsoft’s growing AI operations
The nuclear industry is experiencing a resurgence, driven in part by growing demand for clean energy. Constellation Energy’s decision to revive the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania is a significant development in this trend. The plant, which shut down in 2019 due to economic pressures that made it uncompetitive with cheaper natural gas… -
CERN to expel hundreds of Russian scientists, continue research with Russia
Europe’s premier particle-physics laboratory, CERN, is set to expel hundreds of Russian-affiliated scientists by the end of November. This decision marks the end of a decades-long collaboration with Russia, a move triggered by the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. CERN is grappling with the challenge of isolating Russia while maintaining relationships with the broader… -
Feds charge man for allegedly sending threats to kill, torture 6 SCOTUS justices
An Alaskan man has been arrested for allegedly sending violent and threatening messages to six Supreme Court justices. Panos Anastasiou, 76, from Anchorage, is accused of sending more than 465 threatening messages to U.S. Supreme Court justices through the court’s public website from March 2023 to July 2024. The messages contained violent, racist and homophobic… -
Florida sheriff shames minors on social media for school shooting threats
An increase in school shooting threats across the country has officials going to new lengths to try to stop the problem. Volusia County, Florida Sheriff Mike Chitwood was so fed up with the threats, he decided to publicly identify the students behind them on social media. He started by posting the mug shot of an… -
Nintendo, Pokemon Co. sue ‘Palworld’ maker over patent infringement
Nintendo and the Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Tokyo against Pocketpair, accusing the video game maker of patent infringement. Pocketpair is the company behind the popular survival adventure video game “Palworld,” known by fans as “Pokémon with guns.” In a statement released Thursday, Sept. 19, Nintendo said, “This lawsuit seeks an… -
EU using funds from seized Russian assets to aid Ukraine’s energy sector
As the conflict in Ukraine stretches on, about half of the nation’s energy infrastructure is estimated to have been destroyed as a result of Russia’s invasion. In response, the European Union (EU) is stepping up efforts to help ensure that Ukrainians have access to electricity and heating during the upcoming harsh winter months, when temperatures…
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