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Architects and energy firm set to reimagine skyscrapers as giant batteries
Major architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has announced a partnership with power storage company Energy Vault to develop an innovative energy-storing tower. This ambitious project aims to create a skyscraper that could potentially reach heights of over 3,000 feet while functioning as a building-sized battery. “The combination of our pioneering work in gravity… -
Miami-Dade wants to burn trash for energy again, but locals are concerned
Florida officials are advancing plans to build the largest waste-to-energy facility in the United States, set to be located in Miami-Dade County. The $1.5 billion project aims to replace a previous facility that burned down in 2023 and is intended to process 50% more waste, converting 4,000 tons of garbage into energy each day. Three… -
No, you can’t dump a dead bear in Central Park, NYC lists legal options
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, it was revealed that Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not face charges for dumping a dead bear in Central Park a decade ago. Dumping roadkill in the park was illegal, but the statute of limitations for the alleged crime expired years ago. However, the admission has garnered a… -
Energy bills going up in Virginia to pay for planned offshore wind farm
Dominion Energy is moving forward with a major renewable energy project: a $9 billion offshore wind farm off the coast of Virginia. However, the construction of this large-scale wind farm means some Virginia residents will initially have to pay more for their electricity. Starting this fall, Dominion Energy customers in Virginia will see a slight… -
Utah schools spending $72M in upgrades amid rise in school shootings
Utah schools are receiving $72 million in state funding to upgrade their buildings and security systems amid a rise in the number of school shootings across the country in recent years. According to a CNN analysis, there were a record 82 incidents in 2023, up from 79 and 73 in the two previous years. According… -
Stock market sell-off has one possible upside: Cheaper prices at the pump
Despite the Biden administration’s growing emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy, demand for gasoline in the U.S. this summer remains high, according to recent reports. This trend surprised experts and could be contributing to a drop in prices at the pump. In May, U.S. gasoline demand surged to its highest level since 2019,… -
Violent Venezuelan gang is here, now US law enforcement says it’s spreading
United States law enforcement is becoming increasingly concerned about the violent Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua (TDA). Members of TDA have established operations in major cities across the United States as reported on Sunday, Aug. 4. Federal authorities believe that members of the gang are hiding among thousands of Venezuelans fleeing the regime… -
Tourism problems may have you paying more in Japan if you’re a foreigner
Japan is reportedly facing an unusual problem: too many tourists. Foreigners are flocking to the country in record numbers in the first half of 2024, with 17.78-million foreigners visiting the country. The added tourism brought around $11.4 billion to Japan’s economy in the first quarter of 2024. The record-number of visitors is largely attributed to… -
UK riots spurred by misinformation lead to worst civil unrest in decade
The United Kingdom is facing its worst civil unrest in more than a decade as far-right anti-immigrant riots spread across several cities. The clashes led to hundreds of people being arrested and multiple police officers injured on Sunday, Aug. 4. Crowds reportedly set fire to hotels housing asylum-seekers, smashed vehicles and threw objects at police… -
Neuralink advances with second brain implant, Musk lays out ambitious goals
Elon Musk, the founder of Neuralink, made a bold prediction during a podcast. According to Musk, someone with a Neuralink implant should soon be able to be on level or better than someone considered a “pro gamer” due to the technology allowing a faster reaction time. “We feel pretty confident that maybe in the next… -
Research finds installing solar panels on your home could increase its value
Homeowners looking to increase the value of their properties may want to consider installing solar panels. According to data from Solar Reviews, a platform that helps consumers compare solar companies across the U.S., houses with solar panels tend to sell for 7% more than those without. For example, a home valued at $450,000 could see… -
Mercury may be home to an 11-mile thick underground layer of diamonds
Mercury, the smallest planet in the solar system, may harbor a significant amount of diamonds beneath its surface, according to new research. Scientists propose that the planet could contain an underground layer of diamonds that is approximately 11 miles thick. Just a single cubic meter of diamonds could be worth as much as $70 billion.… -
‘Olympic Muffin Man’ making chocolate muffins the star of Paris Games
If social media is any indication, it’s not the sweet triumphs of Celine Dion, Simone Biles or the U.S. men’s gymnastics team that is the talk of these Paris Games. It’s something even sweeter: Olympic chocolate muffins. That’s all thanks to Norwegian three-time Olympian long-distance swimmer Henrik Christiansen. Christiansen innocently enough reviewed a chocolate muffin…
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