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CDC declares end to McDonald’s E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders
The CDC has given an important all-clear about eating at McDonald’s. The public health agency says the outbreak of E. coli affecting sliced onions on the chain’s Quarter Pounders is over. Since the investigation began in October, the CDC and FDA identified 104 cases in 14 states, mostly in the Midwest and Mountain West. They… -
Jaguar reveals ‘Type 00’ concept car after controversial rebrand
Jaguar revealed its first electric concept car following a controversial rebrand by the company. The boxy vehicle with sleek lights, a long hood and 23-inch alloy wheels is called Type 00. It debuted at Miami Art Week on Monday, Dec. 2, in two colors –– Miami pink and London blue. The car won’t actually be… -
FBI investigating mystery drones flying in New Jersey
Residents in New Jersey say they have spotted unidentified, bright drones in the sky at night. The FBI and local are now investigating after many residents say it’s become unnerving. Since the middle of November, witnesses said almost every night, large drones were reportedly flying in formation. They said they could see multiple drones lighting… -
Subscription service offers insurance to protect deliveries from ‘porch pirates’
Millions of Americans will be getting everything from packages to groceries delivered to their doorstep this holiday season. But with the threat of “porch pirates,” one startup is set to offer insurance for stolen packages. PorchPals, a subscription-based startup rolling out nationwide this week, offers coverage of up to $2,000 worth of deliveries or up… -
Iran and its allies earn $1B annually through fuel oil smuggling: Report
A fuel oil smuggling scheme is netting Iran and its allies at least $1 billion per year, according to new reporting from Reuters. The operation runs through Iraq, which has kept its alliances with both Iran and the U.S. It has allowed Iran to avoid U.S. sanctions but also leaves Iraq vulnerable to facing U.S.… -
Biden administration approves $7.5B loan for EV battery plants in Indiana
A week after the Biden administration preliminarily approved a $6.6 billion loan to electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive, the White House is again giving billions in financial aid to the EV sector. This week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $7.5 billion loan commitment to support the construction of two EV battery manufacturing facilities in… -
Volkswagen plants brought to halt as workers strike amid labor dispute
Workers at nine Volkswagen factories across Germany brought assembly lines to a halt on Monday, Dec. 2, as they launched rolling two-hour strikes. The autoworkers are protesting pay cuts and proposed factory closures the automaker claims are necessary to make up for slumping sales in Europe. Volkswagen reportedly wants 120,000 German workers to take a… -
Colorado wildlife group praises defeat of effort to ban big cat hunting in the state
A Colorado ballot measure aiming to prohibit the hunting of certain wild cats has been defeated, drawing praise from a wildlife conservation group. Proposition 127, which sought to ban the hunting of bobcats, lynx, and mountain lions in the state, was put to voters this November after receiving enough petition signatures to qualify for the… -
Scientists find feeding grazing cattle seaweed cuts methane emissions
Is seaweed the answer to more climate-friendly cattle farming? A new study revealed feeding cows the ocean delicacy could cut the animals’ methane emissions by almost 40%. Researchers at University of California Davis found that giving grazing beef cattle seaweed pellets contributed to the plunge in emissions without impacting the health and weight of the… -
World’s first legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution fails at UN summit
An attempt to finalize the world’s first legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution collapsed in its final stage during last month’s United Nations summit in South Korea. Representatives from over 200 nations convened at this forum, aiming to address the environmental and human health impacts posed by plastic waste, but disagreements over production limits… -
Coast Guard suspends search for 5 people after boat capsizes in Alaska
The search for five missing people has been suspended after rough seas and turbulent weather overturned a boat in Alaska just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 1. A mayday call first alerted the U.S. Coast Guard to Couverden Point where the capsized fishing vessel, “Wind Walker,” was found. A crew aboard a 50-foot boat sent… -
Elon Musk files lawsuit to block OpenAI’s transition to for-profit
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company he co-founded, alleging violations of licensing agreements tied to foundational technology developed by his companies. The legal battle comes amid scrutiny of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and his push for profitability. Musk’s lawsuit, filed this week, accuses OpenAI of abandoning its founding principles… -
Billion-dollar proposal looks to demolish two towers in Detroit’s Renaissance Center
General Motors and real estate firm Bedrock announced on Monday, Nov. 25, a development plan that would permanently alter downtown Detroit. The proposal would demolish two buildings in Renaissance Center to transform the riverfront. Renderings and newly released plans would reduce the number of office spaces and set the complex up for modernization. These iconic…
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