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Tesla unveils Cybercab just hours after Trump criticizes autonomous vehicles
This week, Tesla officially introduced its much-anticipated robotaxi to the public, unveiling their self-driving Cybercab for the first time to consumers. The debut came just hours after former President Donald Trump, who has been endorsed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, expressed skepticism about autonomous vehicles during a speech in Detroit, Michigan. “Do you like autonomous?”… -
$20k reward offered after sea lion shot and killed on California beach
A young sea lion was found dead at a California beach in early August 2024 after being shot. Now, officials are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to those responsible. The two-year-old male sea lion was discovered struggling between two lifeguard stations on Aug. 7 at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Orange County, California.… -
Twitch becoming a hub of political commentary this election year
An unlikely streaming platform has become a major hub for election news. Twitch is typically used by gamers to broadcast live video games and for public figures to interact with fans. Now, Gen Z and millennials, who are the majority of users on Twitch, are watching for political commentary on the platform. Twitch first gained… -
How Utah Hockey Club’s stadium beer sales record compares to other NHL fans
The Utah Hockey Club kicked off its inaugural NHL regular season with a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in their home opener. Fans at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center celebrated the victory and their new team by setting a new arena record for beer sales. The $120,000 in total sales the highest ever for… -
16-year-old gamer becomes first person to defeat highest level on Tetris
A 16-year-old gamer has just made history by doing something never seen before in the history of video games. Michael Artiaga became the first person to beat level 255 of the classic game Tetris, causing the game to reset to level 0, a moment known as “rebirth.” And it happened to a live audience. It… -
Why Hurricane Milton holds an added danger for EV owners in Florida
Fire officials in Florida sent a warning on Monday, Oct. 7, that electric vehicles (EVs) could be “ticking time bombs” in the wake of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The problem stems from saltwater brought in with the storm surges, and while the issue is rare, the risk is real. Saltwater… -
Startup aims to overcome a major solar energy problem with space-based power
One of the biggest problems with solar energy is that the sun is not always shining on Earth, but in space, this type of power can be collected almost continuously, making it an attractive prospect for overcoming the intermittency of Earth-based renewables. The concept of space-based solar power has been discussed for over a century,… -
Head of giant 300 million year old insect detailed in scientific breakthrough
New details are emerging about one of the largest bugs ever to live on planet Earth. This 9-foot-long giant insect with dozens of legs lived over 300 million years ago in the Carboniferous period, and now we know what its head looked like. Up until now, scientists had no idea what the creature’s noggin resembled,… -
As fires spread to around 100,000 acres in Wyoming, conspiracy theories grow
Around a thousand firefighters are battling a pair of wildfires in Wyoming with an estimated 100,000 acres burning as of Wednesday, Oct. 9. Officials say the fires were sparked by lightning strikes, but as fast as flames have spread so have the conspiracy theories. Some social media users have floated unproven claims suggesting a connection… -
Vegas Loop faces numerous trespassers and struggles to meet expectations
Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop, a system of underground tunnels designed to revolutionize transportation in Las Vegas, has faced significant operational and security challenges since its 2021 launch. It was initially envisioned as a futuristic, high-speed transit system using autonomous Teslas. Currently, the loop relies on human-driven vehicles navigating narrow tunnels beneath the Las Vegas Convention… -
Experts weigh in: Are Crocs hurting kids’ feet?
Crocs are everywhere, though the squishy, colorful, slip-on shoes sometimes create intense debate amongst supporters and detractors. The shoes have become a wardrobe staple for kids, teens and even parents over the years. But are Crocs actually good for developing feet? NPR recently spoke to Maryland podiatrist Priya Parthasarathy, who is also the spokesperson for… -
Almost 100 raccoons descend upon Washington woman’s home
This might not quite qualify as an emergency, but sheriff’s deputies responding to a call in Washington state confronted dozens of trespassers who have been making out like bandits at one woman’s home. A woman in Kitsap County called 911 for help after she had to flee her own property, but the culprits were not… -
Scientists untangle the scientific web of black widow spider venom
Scientists have decoded the deadly secret behind the black widow spider’s venom. It’s not just ordinary poison, the venom is a complex “cocktail of toxins.” One key piece of the deadly venom is a neurotoxin called a-latrotoxin, which targets the nervous systems of vertebrates, including humans. Many people already know that this spider is not…
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