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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… -
Clean energy jobs grew at more than double the rate of overall US employment
Renewable power has emerged as the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. energy industry. This comes according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Energy, which found that clean power jobs significantly outpaced other energy sector employment opportunities in 2023. “The data clearly show that clean energy means jobs – good jobs, union jobs,… -
US deploys Reaper drones to Okinawa to boost Pacific surveillance
The U.S. military deployed a fleet of MQ-9A Reaper drones to the Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, as part of a broader effort to enhance its surveillance capabilities in the Pacific. This deployment intends to improve the U.S.’ ability to monitor critical areas near Japan and China. The drones, designed for long-range surveillance and… -
Israel launches major West Bank military operation, kills at least 10 militants
Israel launched a major military operation across the northern occupied West Bank in territories where Hamas militants have a stronghold. In a post on X, the Israeli military said it killed at least five militants and apprehended wanted suspected terrorists in a counterterror initiative. Hamas announced 10 of its fighters were killed in the West… -
Protests on land and at sea emerge against the Vineyard Wind project
A series of protests have emerged off the coast of New England in response to concerns surrounding Vineyard Wind, the nation’s largest offshore wind project. The unrest follows an incident over a month ago in which a blade from one of the project’s turbines broke off, scattering debris into the surrounding waters and onto the… -
X updates AI chatbot Grok after election misinformation warnings
Social media platform X has updated its AI chatbot Grok after five secretaries of state warned about its spread of election misinformation. Top election officials from Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Washington alerted X CEO Elon Musk that Grok was disseminating false information about state ballot deadlines and Vice President Kamala Harris’ ballot eligibility,… -
From Texas to social media: Former Big Oil execs exploring geothermal energy
Sage Geosystems, a clean power startup led by former oil industry executives, is attempting to leverage its expertise in a different energy sector to advance geothermal technology. On Monday, Aug. 26, Sage announced a partnership with Meta to power the tech giant’s data centers, which support platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Threads, with carbon-free geothermal… -
French judge extends detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
A French judge extended the detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on Monday, Aug. 26, sparking international debate over platform regulation, free speech and national security. French prosecutors confirmed Durov’s custody has been extended by up to 48 hours, pushing his detention to a maximum of 96 hours. Durov faces potential charges related to 12… -
Rural Nevada locals push back against Las Vegas-sized solar energy project
Esmeralda County, Nevada, one of the most sparsely populated regions in the nation, is at the center of a growing debate over a proposed solar energy project that could become the largest in North America. As the second-least densely populated county in the U.S., situated with the country’s third sunniest state, Esmeralda might seem like… -
Oil tanker ablaze, adrift in Red Sea after Houthi attack, 150,000 tons of oil aboard
An oil tanker continues to burn in the Red Sea days after it was set ablaze by Houthi rebels. New photos released on Sunday, Aug. 25, show flames spilling from the hull of the Greek-flagged vessel, but there are no signs of an oil spill yet. There is still a significant environmental hazard, with 150,000…
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Trump administration plans to shut down all federal EV charging stations: Report
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Trump supporters upset after report Eagles would reject White House visit
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WI governor wants to remove gendered words ‘mother’ or ‘father’ from law
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Climbers hang upside-down flag at Yosemite in protest after layoffs
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