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Streaming looking more like cable with price hikes, bundling
Streaming services were once seen as the modern alternative to cable. The services were cheaper, ad-free and tailored to specific interests for viewers looking to cut the cord. But with rising prices and streamers putting their attention to ad-supported tiers, it is getting more difficult to tell the difference between streaming and cable. Some even… -
Chinese EV-maker Zeekr is coming to the US. Will Biden’s tariff hike stop it?
Americans poured hundreds of millions of dollars into a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand, even though its cars are not yet even available for purchase in the United States. Hangzhou-based automaker Zeekr made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The company opened 24% higher than its initial public offering price. However, the news… -
Anti-oil activists try to break into Magna Carta display as part of climate protest
Two climate activists reportedly tried to break the glass case containing the Magna Carta, which is believed to be the founding documents for Western democracy. At the British Library on Friday, May 10, the women used a hammer and chisel to pound at the glass. However, the pair caused only minor damage to the case… -
Climate activists try to storm Tesla plant in Germany, clash with police
Climate activists reportedly tried to storm a Tesla plant in Germany on Friday, May 10. Around 800 activists gathered in near the Berlin-Brandenburg Gigafactory in hopes of halting the planned expansion of the facility. In efforts to expand, Tesla will reportedly have to cut down 250 acres of forest near a nature preserve to build… -
The world’s largest vacuum ever is here to help fight climate change
The world’s largest vacuum is now operational and on a mission to help combat climate change. Built by Swiss company Climeworks, the facility, dubbed the “Mammoth,” is a direct air capture plant that was designed to suck up planet-heating pollution. Climeworks assembled the plant in Iceland. When it is at full capacity, the Mammoth is… -
‘Doomsday Vault’ creators win major award in fight to save crop diversity
Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin have been named the 2024 World Food Prize laureates for their pioneering work in agricultural preservation. The announcement, made at the U.S. State Department on Thursday, May 9, celebrates the big role the pair has played in preserving crop diversity. Around two decades ago, Fowler and Hawtin came up with… -
GM to end production of the Chevrolet Malibu after 60 years to make more EVs
General Motors (GM) has made an announcement regarding its Chevrolet lineup, marking the end of an era for one of its long-standing models. After a six-decade run and being driven by over 10 million individuals, GM has declared that production of the Chevrolet Malibu will come to a halt. The decision to retire the Malibu… -
Trump asks oil companies to raise $1B, vows rollback of Biden’s green policies
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly attempting to use financial backing from major players in the oil industry to aid his reelection bid. In exchange, Trump is promising to dismantle many of the environmental policies implemented by President Joe Biden. According to sources cited by The Washington Post, Trump vowed to overturn current emissions regulations… -
Nature gets its own artist page on Spotify to support global conservation efforts
In a new initiative aimed at raising funds for global conservation efforts, nature now has its own artist page on Spotify. This endeavor from the “Sounds Right” project is backed by the United Nations, with a goal of utilizing music as a tool for protecting and restoring the environment. The project curates a playlist featuring… -
Italy curbs solar panels on agricultural land, some warn it may raise power costs
In Italy, where food is deeply intertwined with the nation’s cultural identity, a new government proposal may require Italians to pay more on their energy bills in order to support the farms that make the nation’s world-renowned culinary scene possible. Rome is attempting to place restrictions on the installation of solar panels in areas designated… -
Chinese zoo admits to painting dogs to look like pandas since it lacked real thing
While panda diplomacy is underway between the United States and China with San Francisco and San Diego set to receive pandas from China this summer, another Chinese panda-related story is causing controversy. A zoo in eastern China admitted to dressing up dogs as pandas because it didn’t have the actual animal. While unbearably cute, the… -
Chinese EVs flood European ports as some cars remain unsold for over a year
China’s ambitions to seize a significant portion of the European electric vehicle (EV) market has resulted in thousands of unsold Chinese EVs inundating European ports. Some of these vehicles have remained unsold for over a year, with the backup delaying many other shipments of goods throughout the continent. The overflow of Chinese EVs has led… -
Ukraine mixes ancient weapon with drone tech to take out Russian forces
Ukraine merged ancient and modern warfare tactics in its conflict with Russia. Advanced drones, utilized for surveillance and targeted strikes, now carry medieval caltrops designed to immobilize Russian vehicles, making them vulnerable to further attacks. This strategy aims to disrupt Russian operations and supply efforts. The concept of deploying caltrops from drones was first demonstrated…