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‘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… -
Coal is powering the world’s renewable energy transition
The global shift toward renewable energy has breathed new life into one of the world’s most significant polluters: coal. As countries ramp up the transition to electric power, the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources like wind and solar has spurred an increase in expected coal use to meet rising electricity demands. The International Energy… -
National Geographic releases Best of the World 2025 list
National Geographic released its highly anticipated Best of the World 2025 list. It highlights some of the most exciting, meaningful and unique travel experiences for the upcoming year. The list features something for every type of traveler, from families to foodies, animal lovers to adventurers. The 2025 destinations include a new rock-climbing paradise in India… -
‘Blade Runner 2049’ studio sues Tesla over AI-generated images
Alcon Entertainment, the company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing the group of copyright infringement. This new lawsuit claims that Tesla used AI-generated images resembling scenes from the film to promote its new autonomous vehicle, the “Cybercab” — a fully autonomous robotaxi the company… -
A massive asteroid’s impact billions of years ago diversified life on Earth: Study
Geologists have uncovered remnants from a giant space rock that could provide answers to what ignited an abundance of life on Earth. New research published on Monday, Oct. 21, reveals a giant space rock slammed into what’s now South Africa more than 3 billion years ago with one student researcher calling it a “fertilizer bomb”… -
GM beats Q3 forecasts, raises 2024 profit outlook
General Motors posted a stronger-than-expected profit in the third quarter of 2024, boosting its outlook for the full year. Despite challenges from last year’s United Auto Workers strike, GM’s revenue rose by more than 10%, and the company is on track to achieve record profits. GM reported an adjusted profit of $3.4 billion for the… -
Rare fish feared extinct rediscovered in Southeast Asia
A fish species, long believed to be extinct, has resurfaced in the waters of Southeast Asia, sparking hope among conservationists. The elusive giant salmon carp, known as the “Mekong Ghost,” had not been seen since 2005, raising fears that it had vanished forever. In 2020, excitement spread through the scientific community when reports emerged from… -
Puerto Rico’s solar energy push comes with flooding and higher electric bills
Last week, the Biden administration unveiled an investment of $861 million for the development of two new solar energy farms in Puerto Rico. However, this comes as residents of U.S. territory have been expressing concerns regarding the existing solar infrastructure on the island. Legal experts have highlighted potential violations of the region’s conservation laws linked… -
Vessel reopens in NYC after 3-year closure due to suicides
The Vessel, a popular tourist destination in Hudson Yards, reopened Monday, Oct. 21, after being closed for nearly three years following multiple suicides that exposed safety concerns. The honeycomb-like structure, known for its zig-zagging steps shut down in the summer of 2021 after four people took their own lives there between late 2019 and July… -
Scientists fear the world’s largest wind turbine will change the weather
China recently switched on the world’s largest wind turbine, a giant offshore structure installed in August that stands nearly 800 feet tall and has the capacity to power 96,000 homes each year. However, its immense scale has sparked concerns about potential environmental consequences. Scientists are studying the turbine’s impact on local wind patterns, as renewable… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with 7 new sexual assault lawsuits
Sean “Diddy” Combs faced another wave of legal troubles this week, with seven new lawsuits filed Sunday, Oct. 20. These latest accusations brought the total number of individuals accusing Combs of misconduct to more than two dozen. Four of the new plaintiffs alleged that Combs sexually assaulted them, with one claim dating back as recently…