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After a tease, Rainforest Cafe is actually coming to Big Apple
What began as an April Fool’s joke is now actually happening in New York City. The Empire State Building announced on Wednesday, Sept. 16, that it will in fact host the “World’s Highest Rainforest Cafe.” The famous restaurant will be swinging by the New York City skyscraper’s 86th-Floor Observatory from Oct. 3 through Oct. 6.… -
Dali leaves US, ship heads to China amidst $100 million DOJ lawsuit
Nearly six months after a cargo ship triggered the Francis Scott Key Bridge to collapse in Baltimore, the ship is finally leaving the U.S. The Dali officially left the Port of Virginia on Thursday, Sept. 19. The ship departed after undergoing repairs, which started back in June. Alongside the departure comes a $100 million lawsuit… -
Plan to open 10% of Utah for solar energy faces environmental concerns
The U.S. government is considering opening up 10% of Utah’s land for solar power developments, but the proposal is facing opposition from state officials and some environmentalists who worry it could impact sensitive landscapes and habitats. Areas like Utah’s West Desert and the shores of the Great Salt Lake, which are home to threatened species… -
After over 30 bomb threats, Springfield mayor assumes emergency powers
After more than 30 bomb threats against city officials and others, which caused the evacuation of schools and government buildings, Mayor Rob Rue, R, granted himself temporary emergency powers on Thursday, Sept. 19. Rue said the city charter gives him the authority to order local law enforcement to cases of civil unrest, cybercrimes and acts… -
Head found in Shamokin, PA, in 1904 brought to new life in documentary
A Pennsylvania filmmaker revived a mystery surrounding a head found in Shamokin, a town in the Pennsylvania coal region, for a new generation. Matt Spade unveiled his latest documentary about the case that spans more than a century on Saturday, Sept. 14. In 1904, a decapitated body found in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, was buried after… -
Nintendo, Pokemon Co. sue ‘Palworld’ maker over patent infringement
Nintendo and the Pokémon Company filed a lawsuit Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Tokyo against Pocketpair, accusing the video game maker of patent infringement. Pocketpair is the company behind the popular survival adventure video game “Palworld,” known by fans as “Pokémon with guns.” In a statement released Thursday, Sept. 19, Nintendo said, “This lawsuit seeks an… -
EU using funds from seized Russian assets to aid Ukraine’s energy sector
As the conflict in Ukraine stretches on, about half of the nation’s energy infrastructure is estimated to have been destroyed as a result of Russia’s invasion. In response, the European Union (EU) is stepping up efforts to help ensure that Ukrainians have access to electricity and heating during the upcoming harsh winter months, when temperatures… -
Olive Garden teams up with Uber Eats amidst sales slump
Olive Garden is teaming up with Uber for food deliveries, after previously only sending employees to deliver on orders over $100. The multiyear delivery partnership announced on Thursday, Sept. 19, marks a major shift for the chain and its long resistance to third-party delivery services like DoorDash and Uber Eats. Darden Restaurants, the parent company… -
Tucker Carlson launches nicotine pouches to compete with Zyn
Conservative talker Tucker Carlson launched a nicotine pouch that he hopes will compete with the massive popularity of Zyn. Carlson’s foray into the business started with an appearance on comedian Theo Von’s podcast last year where he was actually talking about his love for Zyn. “The truth is, Zyn is a powerful work enhancer, and also… -
Norway becomes world’s first country to have more EVs than gas-powered cars
Norway has become the first country in the world with more electric vehicles (EVs) than gas-powered cars, according to new data released the week of Sept. 15. Out of the nation’s 2.8 million registered private vehicles, the Norwegian Road Federation says 754,303 of them are electric models, slightly edging out the 753,905 gas-powered cars. “This… -
100-year-old coin collection unveiled, shatters auction records
A century-old treasure has finally come to light in Copenhagen. Nearly 100 years ago, a Danish butter magnate left behind a 20,000 piece collection of coins, notes and medals. In his will, Lars Emil Bruun ordered the collection to remain hidden for 100 years, to be used only if Denmark’s national coin collection was ever… -
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, prominent NBA journalist, announces retirement
ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski, one of the most prominent figures in NBA reporting, has announced his retirement and departure from the network. Wojnarowski, best known for his ability to break major NBA stories, often referred to as “Woj Bombs,” confirmed his exit via social media, marking the end of an era in basketball journalism.… -
WWII survivor advances nuclear tech after being saved by the atomic bomb
In 1945, the U.S. dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan to bring an end to World War II. For Jeff Eerkens, the military operation did more than end the war — it saved his life. Eerkens was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp in the Pacific when the bombings helped secured his release. The nuclear…