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CNN faces defamation trial over Afghanistan evacuation report
CNN will face a two-week defamation trial in January, brought by a security contractor who said the network’s 2021 reporting falsely implied he acted illegally while evacuating civilians from Afghanistan. Zachary Young claims the report damaged his business, alleging CNN’s “black market” label hurt his reputation and livelihood. Young, a Navy veteran and head of… -
Self-driving vehicle company Waymo gets $5.6B to expand, despite challenges
Waymo, the self-driving car subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, announced the completion of its largest funding round to date, securing $5.6 billion to accelerate its autonomous vehicle initiatives. The investment aims to expand the company’s robotaxi services and explore new business applications for its driverless technology, although Waymo’s rollout has so far faced its… -
Massive fire at US base in South Korea extinguished after 19 hours
Firefighters fully extinguished a fire at the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) warehouse in the South Korean port city of Busan on Friday, Oct. 25. The fire burned for nearly 19 hours, according to local officials, and no injuries were reported. The blaze broke out around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the USFK facility, located… -
Billing error, not rising energy prices, behind viral Trump campaign moment
A viral moment from former President Donald Trump’s recent campaign stop at a Bronx barbershop captured the store’s owner, Javier Rodriguez, expressing concerns about sharply rising energy costs, saying his annual utility bill rose from $2,100 to $15,000 over the last four years. However, it has now been reported by The New York Times that… -
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…
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