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UK approves 9 new offshore wind farms in record day for British clean energy
The United Kingdom is set to become home to some of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms, with contracts now secured to build the continent’s largest and second-largest projects. In total, nine offshore developments have been approved this month, marking a sharp increase from the same period last year when no energy companies were willing to… -
Construction begins on largest solar project east of the Mississippi River
Construction has officially begun on what will become the largest solar project east of the Mississippi River. Located in southern Illinois, the Double Black Diamond Solar Facility is poised to generate 800 megawatts of power upon its completion, capable of powering approximately 100,000 homes annually. Major energy-intensive clients, including O’Hare International Airport and Loyola University… -
How a new California bill would subvert a voter ID mandate in Huntington Beach
After suing the city of Huntington Beach earlier this year over its voter ID requirement beginning in 2026 for municipal elections, the state of California may be stepping up its efforts to fight the Huntington Beach mandate. State lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday, Aug. 27, that would ban all voter ID requirements in the… -
Children’s book blamed for battery fire, publishers dispute the findings
A North Carolina family faced a potentially life-threatening situation this week when a fire broke out in the back seat of their minivan, resulting in thousands of dollars in damages. A children’s book, equipped with electronic components designed to produce sounds when the reader presses a button, allegedly caused the fire. Fortunately, no one was… -
Adnan Syed’s vacated murder conviction in killing of Hae Min Lee reinstated
A murder case thrust into the global spotlight by a popular podcast took another turn on Friday, Aug. 30. The Maryland Supreme Court in a 4-3 ruling upheld a lower state court’s decision to reinstate Adnan Syed’s conviction in the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee. A majority of the justices agreed with an… -
Harris shifts fracking stance amid White House bid: ‘My values have not changed’
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris recently clarified her position on fracking. Her position shifted since the onset of her last White House bid. “As vice president, I did not ban fracking,” Harris said during an interview with CNN. “As president, I will not ban fracking.” This stance marks a notable shift from her earlier position… -
Major publishers and authors are suing Florida over its book ban law
The nation’s largest book publishing company, Penguin Random House, and other publishing groups announced on Thursday, Aug. 29, that they are suing Florida over its state law prohibiting books with sexual content in school libraries. The plaintiffs claim that the lawsuit is to protect the First Amendment as fights over book bans are on the… -
In sign of willingness to collaborate, Amazon makes AI changes to Alexa
Amazon’s Alexa is getting an upgrade as reported on Friday, Aug. 30, by Reuters. With the artificial intelligence race still in full swing, the latest move may be a signal that the online retailer is willing to collaborate more to win the competition. The new Alexa will be released in October and will largely be… -
Electronics made with Chinese forced labor attempt to enter the US from India
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have detained nearly $43 million worth of electronic equipment shipments from India since October, suspecting they may have been manufactured with components linked to forced labor in China. The detained shipments have raised concerns that India may be attempting to circumvent U.S. tariffs and trade restrictions by exporting products… -
Chris Christie to teach Yale course on running for political office
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is heading to the classroom as a professor. Christie, a two-time Republican presidential candidate who came up short on both attempts will be teaching a course at Yale University this semester. The weekly seminar, “How to Run a Political Campaign,” will be offered to both undergraduate and graduate students.… -
Parents in California on high alert after migrants try to board 2 school buses
A California community just outside of San Diego is on high alert after two reported incidents involving migrants trying to board school buses this week. Witnesses said that around 20 migrants tried to get on a school bus carrying elementary students on Wednesday morning, Aug. 28. The bus driver and parents were able to step… -
Millions of dead fish hurt tourism in central Greece as investigation ensues
The scenic countryside of Greece is dealing with an enormous and stinky problem that’s driving away tourists and hurting business. Millions of dead fish, as far as the eye can see, are washing up near the town of Volos. Seafront businesses dependent on tourism say that revenues on Thursday, Aug. 29, had dropped 80% since… -
Shutdown of child’s ice cream stand leads to community fundraising effort
A 12-year-old boy named Danny Doherty wanted to make money and hold a fundraiser in his Norwood, Massachusetts, community. He set up his own homemade ice cream stand this summer, but town officials shut him down. A major community-wide movement followed the shutdown that dwarfed what Danny had originally set out to achieve. Now, tens…