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Saudi Arabia constructing largest tower in world, size of 20 Empire State Buildings
Saudi Arabia has started construction on the Mukaab, expected to become the world’s largest building, situated in the center of Riyadh. The Mukaab, a colossal 1,300-foot-tall and 1,200-foot-wide cube, is designed to house the equivalent of 20 Empire State Buildings inside. This $50 billion project is part of the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s “Saudi… -
Gambling is as big a health risk as alcohol and tobacco, experts say
Gambling has long been regarded as addictive – with warnings on scratch-offs and lottery tickets, and support groups for those struggling to stop. And since technology entered the race, it’s only gotten worse. Now, an international group of health experts is calling for gambling to be treated in the same ways as alcohol and tobacco.… -
US funds projects to protect marine life during offshore wind farm construction
The Departments of Energy and the Interior announced nearly $17 million in funding to support the offshore wind industry, including efforts to protect marine life. Despite the U.S. government having said there are “no known links between large whale deaths and ongoing offshore wind activities,” federal officials are investing in additional measures to enhance protections… -
Could this powder be the key to solving climate change?
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a yellow powder that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Known as COF-999, this material could be a game-changer in the fight against climate change. The porous, lightweight powder acts like a sponge, trapping CO2 in its microscopic pores. Researchers said the powder can capture… -
North Carolina needs $53B to recover from Helene, ‘redneck air force’ steps in
New numbers revealed the cost of destruction to North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. The state needs at least a record $53 billion to recover. That number includes damages and potential investments to prevent similar destruction in future storms. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, D, said the state’s previous record for storm damage was $17 billion… -
Expert breaks down DOE plan to connect Texas with the national power grid
For nearly a century, Texas has maintained an isolated power grid, separate from the rest of the United States, primarily to avoid federal regulations. However, a series of recent power challenges, including severe winter storms and hurricane-force winds, have prompted the Lone Star State to move forward with plans to connect to the national power… -
Arkansas may have 19 million tons of lithium crucial for EV batteries: Study
A massive lithium deposit in the United States could reshape the world’s energy needs. Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23, that they had discovered between 5 million and 19 million tons of lithium deposits underneath southwestern Arkansas. For reference, 5 million tons would reportedly be enough to meet projected 2030… -
NYC’s solar school buses transport kids and power the community
New York City is rolling out a fleet of solar-powered school buses that will not only transport students but also contribute to the local energy grid. The buses, equipped with rooftop solar panels, are designed to function as large batteries capable of storing surplus energy that can be sold back to the grid by school… -
Idris Elba plans to move to Africa to boost film industry
Idris Elba announced his plans to leave Hollywood in hopes of growing Africa’s entertainment industry. The Golden Globe winner said he started the process to launch a global hub for film studios to be built on the continent and plans to relocate there within the next 10 years. He got the green light after meeting… -
Navy honors USS Washington with top military award
The crew of the USS Washington, a U.S. Navy submarine, has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Unit Citation. It was awarded to the crew for gathering “sensitive and unique” intelligence during a series of covert missions in Europe. The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine received the top military unit award for operations carried out over the course… -
‘Otter massacre’ blamed for killing nearly $13,000 worth of koi in the UK
An “otter massacre” in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, has left a local man devastated after losing his prized collection of Japanese koi carp, estimated to be worth nearly $13,000. The incident occurred on private property where the resident had been raising the koi for about 40 years. The koi owner initially believed that a heron was… -
Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking 50/50 ball scores $4.39M at auction
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th home run ball sold at auction for a record-breaking $4.39 million Tuesday, Oct. 22, despite being at the center of ongoing legal battles. The record-breaking auction comes days before Ohtani is set to play in the first game of the World Series. The auction for the LA Dodger’s baseball, which made… -
Is the alleged $15,000 energy bill from Trump’s NYC barbershop visit accurate?
During former President Donald Trump’s recent visit to a New York City barbershop, the store’s owner raised concerns about increases in electricity costs, stating that his monthly energy bills had skyrocketed from $2,100 to $15,000 since the Biden administration took office. While electricity prices in New York have gone up since Trump left the White…
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