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GM beats Q3 forecasts, raises 2024 profit outlook
General Motors posted a stronger-than-expected profit in the third quarter of 2024, boosting its outlook for the full year. Despite challenges from last year’s United Auto Workers strike, GM’s revenue rose by more than 10%, and the company is on track to achieve record profits. GM reported an adjusted profit of $3.4 billion for the… -
Rare fish feared extinct rediscovered in Southeast Asia
A fish species, long believed to be extinct, has resurfaced in the waters of Southeast Asia, sparking hope among conservationists. The elusive giant salmon carp, known as the “Mekong Ghost,” had not been seen since 2005, raising fears that it had vanished forever. In 2020, excitement spread through the scientific community when reports emerged from… -
Puerto Rico’s solar energy push comes with flooding and higher electric bills
Last week, the Biden administration unveiled an investment of $861 million for the development of two new solar energy farms in Puerto Rico. However, this comes as residents of U.S. territory have been expressing concerns regarding the existing solar infrastructure on the island. Legal experts have highlighted potential violations of the region’s conservation laws linked… -
Vessel reopens in NYC after 3-year closure due to suicides
The Vessel, a popular tourist destination in Hudson Yards, reopened Monday, Oct. 21, after being closed for nearly three years following multiple suicides that exposed safety concerns. The honeycomb-like structure, known for its zig-zagging steps shut down in the summer of 2021 after four people took their own lives there between late 2019 and July… -
Scientists fear the world’s largest wind turbine will change the weather
China recently switched on the world’s largest wind turbine, a giant offshore structure installed in August that stands nearly 800 feet tall and has the capacity to power 96,000 homes each year. However, its immense scale has sparked concerns about potential environmental consequences. Scientists are studying the turbine’s impact on local wind patterns, as renewable… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with 7 new sexual assault lawsuits
Sean “Diddy” Combs faced another wave of legal troubles this week, with seven new lawsuits filed Sunday, Oct. 20. These latest accusations brought the total number of individuals accusing Combs of misconduct to more than two dozen. Four of the new plaintiffs alleged that Combs sexually assaulted them, with one claim dating back as recently… -
Seattle officer saves man from oncoming train
Seattle police have released a video showing officers responding to a call about a man experiencing a mental health crisis on a downtown bridge. The man stood on a ledge about 25 feet above train tracks as officers tried to persuade him to come down to safety. In the video, one officer can be heard… -
Apple’s secret partnership with Chinese automaker BYD revealed
A previously undisclosed partnership between Apple and Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has come to light, as reported by Bloomberg. The tech giant enlisted BYD to develop a custom battery for its ultimately failed self-driving car initiative, known as “Project Titan.” The decade-long endeavor, which aimed to produce an autonomous Apple Car, reportedly burned… -
Chinese aquarium accused of misleading visitors with robotic whale shark display
Xiaomeisha Ocean World in China is under scrutiny after it was revealed that the whale shark featured in its exhibits is actually a robotic model, not a live animal. The revelation has sparked a wave of negative reviews from visitors who felt deceived by the aquarium’s advertising, with some demanding refunds after learning that the… -
Fossil fuel groups accused of trying to covertly derail Ohio solar project
A recent investigation by ProPublica looked into allegations that fossil fuel interests are working to derail a proposed solar energy project in Knox County, Ohio. The investigation suggests that oil and gas companies covertly influenced local opinions by using media outlets and interest groups to spread misinformation. The Frasier Solar development, which aims to power… -
Supreme Court allows Biden’s EPA to enforce regulations on power plants
The Supreme Court has allowed the Biden administration to move forward with new Environmental Protection Agency rules aimed at reducing carbon emissions from power plants. The decision comes as a blow to more than 20 Republican-led states and industry groups that had sought to block the regulations. The rules, which will require coal and natural… -
Cairo’s long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum opens to visitors for trial run
Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum opened for a trial run on Wednesday, Oct. 16, after more than a decade of construction. Numerous delays marked the project, from the COVID-19 pandemic to turmoil throughout the region. Now, the world’s largest archeological museum has opened its main galleries. Included in the museum are a dozen halls displaying artifacts… -
Pheasant hatchery filled with solar panels part of clean energy’s recycling problem
Renewable energy infrastructure, which the majority of is relatively new, will inevitably face decommissioning as it reaches the end of its lifespan. This reality is becoming evident in an unusual setting: a former pheasant hatchery in Canada, now home to thousands of damaged solar panels awaiting recycling. The facility, managed by Sunset Renewable Asset Management,…
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