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50,000 gallons of water used to put out Tesla semi fire, safety review ongoing
New details emerged regarding a recent Tesla semi truck battery fire that led to the closure of a California freeway for approximately 15 hours. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), first responders used around 50,000 gallons of water to fully put out extinguish the fire. That is an amount equivalent to more than… -
Two charged after raiding London gallery for Banksy artwork
A painting by the British street artist Banksy was stolen from the Grove Gallery in London, with the theft reportedly happening around 11 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. The work, titled “Girl with Balloon,” could be worth an estimated $355,000. Two men, 47-year-old Larry Fraser and 53-year-old James Love are alleged to have stolen the… -
US cyclist Lael Wilcox shatters world record with 108-day round-the-world ride
Lael Wilcox has just broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle. In a record-breaking time of 108 days, 12 hours and 12 minutes, the 37-year-old cyclist from the U.S. shattered the previous record, set in 2018 by Scottish cyclist Jenny Graham, cutting it by nearly 16 days. At… -
Proposed Colorado law would ban big cat hunts, critics say it will end all hunting
Colorado voters will soon decide the fate of a new ballot initiative that seeks to ban the hunting of the state’s wild big cats, including bobcats, lynx and mountain lions. While Proposition 127 gained enough signatures to appear on the November ballot, it sparked a debate between wildlife advocates and critics who fear it could… -
Idaho Supreme Court orders new venue for U of I quadruple murder trial
The man charged with stabbing four University of Idaho students to death in Moscow, Idaho, had his trial moved to Boise, Idaho, and a new judge assigned to the case. The order came from the Idaho Supreme Court on Thursday, Sept. 12, as the justices agreed with a lower court’s finding that he would not… -
Utilities beginning to harness excess water pressure to generate clean energy
InPipe Energy is working to help turn everyday activities, like flushing a toilet or getting a glass of water, into sources of renewable energy. The company partnered with public water utilities across the U.S. to transform excess water pressure into electricity. InPipe Energy’s technology captures energy that usually gets wasted when water flows downhill. The… -
FDA approves next generation of AirPods Pro for OTC hearing aid use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Thursday, Sept. 12, that it has authorized “the first over-the-counter hearing aid software device” for individuals with “mild to moderate” hearing loss as part of a feature announced by Apple for its second generation of its AirPods Pro. The move could be a game changer for… -
NYPD officer gets $175k settlement in retaliation lawsuit over ‘courtesy cards’
A New York City police officer has settled a lawsuit for $175,000 after challenging a long-standing practice within the NYPD. Officer Mathew Bianchi took legal action after being demoted and reassigned for issuing tickets to drivers with “courtesy cards,” which are distributed by the Police Benevolent Association to officers’ friends and family. Bianchi, who patrolled… -
Springfield faces bomb threat after being thrust into national spotlight
The city of Springfield, Ohio, was thrust into the national spotlight on Tuesday, Sept. 10, during the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris after Trump leveled false claims that Haitian migrants in the city were abducting and eating people’s pets in the community. Now, all that attention may… -
GM and Hyundai join forces to lower costs, develop new vehicles
General Motors (GM) and Hyundai Motor Company have announced a partnership on Thursday, Sept. 12, aimed at making vehicles more affordable by improving supply chains and reducing production costs. The collaboration focuses on shared sourcing of key materials, including battery components for electric vehicles (EVs), as well as steel and other materials used in both… -
Copenhagen nearing goal of becoming a carbon-neutral city
While most U.S. cities with carbon neutrality targets have set their sights on reaching this milestone by 2035 at the earliest, Copenhagen, Denmark, is pursuing a more ambitious goal. The Danish capital aims to become a carbon-neutral capital by next year, with the the city already 75% of the way there. Since 2005, Copenhagen has… -
NFL sets record with most watched week 1, averaging 21 million viewers
The NFL had an opening week that surpassed last year’s, with a large increase of viewership across the board. Around 21 million viewers watched the games, a 12% increase from 2023. Nielsen says 123 million people tuned in to at least part of a game, the highest total since 2019. NBC’s game featuring the Chiefs… -
Unverified claims about Haitian migrants spread amid Ohio’s immigration struggles
During presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10, former President Donald Trump brought attention to unverified claims circulating in Ohio about Haitian migrants allegedly eating local pets and wildlife. These accusations have been denied by both city officials and law enforcement in Springfield, Ohio, however, the city has been dealing with challenges posed by a significant…
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