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Las Vegas bids farewell to mob-era Tropicana casino in implosion
Las Vegas has said goodbye to one of its last mob-era landmarks, with the Tropicana, the third oldest casino on the Las Vegas Strip, reduced to rubble in a 22-second implosion. The towers crumbled in a celebration complete with fireworks, marking the city’s first major demolition in nearly a decade. Las Vegas has a history… -
Mining giant closes $6.7B lithium deal as China’s oversupply impacts metal’s price
Rio Tinto, the world’s second-largest mining company, has announced a $6.7 billion agreement to acquire Arcadium Lithium, a move that positions the company as one of the top producers of a key metal critical to the clean energy transition. Lithium, referred to as “white gold,” is essential for renewable energy technologies such as solar panels,… -
Developer denies HBO documentary claim he created Bitcoin
A new HBO documentary claims to have identified the creator of Bitcoin, a mystery that has captivated the cryptocurrency world for over a decade. But the man named in the film, Canadian developer Peter Todd, is rejecting the claim, calling it “ludicrous.” In “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery,” filmmaker Cullen Hoback names Todd as the… -
Florida sports teams prep for Hurricane Milton as Bucs, Lighting evacuate
As Hurricane Milton, the strongest Gulf of Mexico storm since 2005 nears Florida, sports teams across the state are adjusting their schedules, and in some cases relocating, to ensure safety. With mass evacuations underway, the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning have both left the area. The Buccaneers have moved the team’s… -
Fast food sales slowdown forces major McDonald’s french fry supplier to cut jobs
Americans are starting to turn away from fast food, and that’s sending shockwaves in the industry, from the locations themselves all the way down the supply chain. One of the biggest suppliers in the nation, Lamb Weston, is feeling the pinch big-time. The company is the largest producer of french fries in North America, supplying… -
Bill aims to award Congressional Gold Medals to ‘Miracle on Ice’ team
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, Oct. 8, aims to award U.S. Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” USA Hockey Team. The squad defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union team in Lake Placid, New York, in the 1980 Winter Olympics, against the backdrop of the Cold War.… -
Mets and McDonald’s team up: Grimace takes over the 7 train
In an unexpected partnership, the New York Mets and McDonald’s beloved character Grimace have taken their relationship to the next level. Since throwing an opening pitch back in June, the purple mascot has become an icon for the team. Now that the Mets are in the playoffs, the city is celebrating Grimace with a spot… -
China raises tariffs on European brandy in response to EU’s EV duty hike
China has raised tariffs on European brandy imports as part of its response to the European Union’s new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). The move comes after the EU approved duties of up to 45% on Chinese EVs. The EU accuses Beijing of providing subsidies that artificially lower prices and create an unfair advantage… -
Colorado town celebrates tarantula mating season with spiders and festivals
Forget the flowers and chocolates, on the Colorado plains, love has eight legs and lots of hair. It’s tarantula mating season, and male tarantulas are crawling out of their burrows, ready to find a mate. Meanwhile, La Junta, Colorado, is rolling out the welcome mat for both the spiders and the spider-loving crowd that follows… -
Games drive user growth at New York Times, surpassing news audience
The New York Times is seeing a major shift in its user base as more visitors are flocking to its platform for games rather than news. Recent data shows that the number of users engaging with the publication’s games has more than doubled the traffic for news content. The latest addition to the Times’ game… -
Hurricane Milton delays 4 astronauts’ return home as crew member shares pics
Hurricane Milton isn’t just disrupting plans on Earth but in space as well. NASA has revealed that four astronauts will have to wait a few days longer than expected to return home because of the hurricane. NASA and SpaceX originally scheduled departure for Monday, Oct. 7, for the Crew-8 Mission from the International Space Station… -
Texas power grid to connect with national network after decades of isolation
For decades, Texas has operated its own independent power grid, largely isolated from the rest of the country. However, a recent initiative from the Biden administration aims to change that by investing millions to better connect the state with the national electrical system. Texas initially distanced itself from the national grid in the 1930s, seeking… -
Amazon River expected to be dredged in face of severe drought
Key trade routes along the Amazon River are in jeopardy as severe drought has dropped some tributaries to the lowest levels ever recorded. As a result, Brazil has announced plans as reported on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to dredge the river in an effort to restart the steady flow of vital supplies like food and medicine…
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