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7UP reveals limited-edition Shirley Temple flavor for the holidays
Coca-Cola announced Tuesday, Sept. 24, that it is pulling a soda flavor from shelves due to disappointing sales. It can be hard for a new flavor to stick, but a recent tease for a new 7UP flavor seems to be resonating. The soda brand is stirring up some nostalgia with the announcement of a limited-edition… -
OpenAI-backed nuclear startup receives DOE approval on new project
Nuclear power startup Oklo has made new progress toward its goal of reshaping the energy industry by advancing small modular reactor technology. The company finalized an agreement during the week of Sept. 22 with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), allowing it to move forward with plans for its first commercial microreactor, expected to be… -
That’s one big apex predator! Fat Bear Week is coming!
As bears plump up for the winter hibernation season, one thing is certain, Fat Bear Week is coming! Beginning on Oct. 2 and going through Oct. 8, fans can pick their favorite chunky bear from a list of the apex predators at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. In the meantime, bear fans have… -
New dinosaur species on display in Spain, more fossils expected
A newly discovered dinosaur species is now on display at a natural history museum in Spain. The Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra is a new type of titanosaur. It was found at the Lo Hueco fossil site and lived around 73 million years ago. The new public display comes after nearly two decades of careful study and investigation.… -
UNLV Rebels QB Matthew Sluka departs team amid NIL deal controversy
The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Rebels’ promising 2024 college football season may have just been derailed only three games into the campaign. Following an undefeated 3-0 start, the team will now have to finish the year without their starting quarterback, Matthew Sluka, who decided to leave the program on Tuesday, Sept. 24, over… -
Push for smaller food portions — and prices — at US restaurants
America is in the midst of an obesity epidemic with no end in sight. And while there are many factors spurring the epidemic, portion sizes could be a big part of the issue — as portions at U.S. restaurants have been creeping up for decades now. New research from the National Restaurant Association shows about… -
AI uncovers hundreds of new Nazca geoglyphs in breakthrough discovery
For over a century, archaeologists have marveled at Peru’s ancient line drawings. Now, a breakthrough using new technology is rewriting what people thought they knew about these massive works of ancient art. A team of scientists have used artificial intelligence to nearly double the number of known geoglyphs in just six months. By using AI,… -
OpenAI proposes unprecedented data center plan to White House
OpenAI is urging the Biden administration to support its proposal for a vast expansion of data centers across the United States, requiring the same amount of energy as a major city. The company argues it is a necessary move to maintain U.S. leadership in the artificial intelligence arms race. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, along with… -
Texas AG sues Biden admin over dunes sagebrush lizard’s endangered status
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, alleging that officials violated the Endangered Species Act by designating the dunes sagebrush lizard under it. Paxton claims the reptiles have been “unlawfully” classified as endangered, a move he says is designed to limit oil and gas development in Texas, where the… -
Haitian group files criminal charges against Trump, Vance
The leader of a Haitian group in Ohio filed criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. This comes following the comments they made about migrants living in Springfield. The Chandra Law Firm, the group representing the Haitian Bridge Alliance, said the charges stem from the impact Trump… -
Simone Biles to open restaurant at Houston’s Bush Airport in 2025
Olympics icon Simone Biles is flipping into a new venture, bringing her skills to the restaurant business. The most decorated gymnast in U.S. history is set to open her own restaurant, “Taste of Gold,” at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Biles is partnering with the Playmakers Group, a company known for developing athlete-themed… -
Petco stops sale of rabbits after backlash from animal rights group
If a person wants to buy a wiggly-nosed, cotton-tailed, friend at Petco, they’ll have to think again. The pet retailer announced on Tuesday, Sept. 24, that it is no longer selling pet rabbits after backlash from animal welfare advocates. Petco’s announcement is on the heels of a call out earlier this month from Rabbit.org, which… -
Amazon faces challenges in AI race amid growing competition
Amazon is working to regain its position in the rapidly advancing artificial intelligence landscape as it faces increasing competition from tech giants like Microsoft, Google and OpenAI. While Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant once dominated the market, the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT has reshaped the AI race, leaving the company working to catch up. Amazon’s AI…