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Wooden test satellite launched into space for the first time
For the first time in history, a satellite made out of wood was launched into space late Monday, Nov. 4. The small box was launched as part of a SpaceX mission bound for the International Space Station. The satellite will then be released into orbit. Scientists from Kyoto University plan to measure what the vacuum… -
Former NFL player Jason Kelce investigated after incident at CFB game
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is the subject investigation by Penn State University police after an incident involving a fan at a college football game on campus this past weekend. The altercation reportedly began when a fan heckled Kelce, appearing to use an anti-gay slur aimed at Kelce’s brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end… -
Universities create ‘coping spaces’ for students with election stress
Colleges across the U.S. are offering “coping spaces” to help students manage potential stress following the 2024 presidential election. These efforts, aimed at fostering mindfulness and relaxation, include designated spaces for activities like coloring, Lego-building and drop-in counseling. The Free Press reports how Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, the day after the election,… -
Rare bee discovery halts Facebook parent Meta’s nuclear power plans
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has paused its plans to build a nuclear-powered data center after discovering a rare bee species near the proposed site, according to recent reports. The project aimed to create the largest nuclear facility dedicated to powering data centers. The tech giant had been attempting to construct this the nuclear… -
Years after Hurricane Katrina, demolition at Six Flags in New Orleans begins
Demolition crews have started dismantling the former Six Flags theme park in New Orleans, bringing down crumbling rides and buildings that have long served as an eerie reminder of Hurricane Katrina’s impact. The park, which originally opened in 2000 as Jazzland, went bankrupt after just two seasons. Six Flags then took over the lease, but… -
Record 87% of US faces drought amid shifting weather patterns
A record 87% of the contiguous United States experienced dry or drought conditions as of Oct. 31, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The widespread dry spell surpassed previous records of 85% in early November 2022 and 80% in July 2012. The recent expansion of drought conditions followed an unusually dry… -
Alleged Russian plot exposed, targeted US-bound planes for bombings
Authorities are connecting two explosions in July at DHL warehouses in Birmingham, England, and Leipzig, Germany, to a possible Russian scheme involving incendiary devices disguised as electronic massagers. Officials say the devices contained a flammable magnesium-based substance and were likely intended to ignite mid-flight. German investigators note that such a fire could overwhelm standard aircraft… -
FBI thwarts alleged ‘white supremacist’ plot to bomb Nashville energy facility
Federal authorities thwarted an alleged terrorist plot to bomb an electric substation in Nashville, Tennessee, a plan that targeted a power grid operated by one of the nation’s largest public electric utilities. A 24-year-old man, Skyler Philippi, was arrested over the weekend of Nov. 2, accused of planning the attack that aimed to destabilize the… -
FEMA criticized over unanswered calls after hurricanes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) faced criticism after new data revealed nearly half of calls for disaster assistance following Hurricanes Helene and Milton went unanswered. Almost half of the callers seeking aid never connected with a federal worker, and those who managed to connect waited over an hour on average to reach assistance. The… -
Social media famous squirrel seized, euthanized by New York officials
A squirrel named P’Nut who found social media fame was recently seized an euthanized by New York state officials last week. The animal had amassed more than a million followers across platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where his owner, Mark Longo, shared videos of the squirrel’s daily antics. “They just took my best friend for… -
Multiple tornadoes rip through Oklahoma City area, thousands without power
At least 11 people suffered injuries, and dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed after multiple tornadoes struck the Oklahoma City area on Sunday, Nov. 3. Authorities continued to assess the destruction on Sunday as rescue operations remained underway. Officials issued tornado warnings early Sunday, including one for the University of Oklahoma’s Norman campus. One… -
Voters in Mass., Ore. weigh ‘magic mushroom’ ballot measures
Voters in Massachusetts have a decision to make about “magic mushrooms.” At the same time, voters in Oregon will soon decide if they’ll change their laws related to the psychedelic fungi. If “Question 4” on the ballot passes in Massachusetts, it would allow people 21 or older to have, grow or use psilocybin. It would… -
Paris saw nearly 20,000 people displaced before Olympic Games: Report
A coalition of more than 100 community groups accused Parisian authorities on Monday, Nov. 4, of removing nearly 20,000 people including 4,500 minors from shelters and tents to make way for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Monday, Nov. 4. The advocacy coalition is now calling for the Olympic hosting model to be reevaluated…
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