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NASA delays Artemis missions until 2026 and 2027 after heat shield problem
NASA’s efforts to put astronauts back on the moon for the first time in more than 50 years are being pushed back. The space agency announced on Thursday, Dec. 5, it found problems with the heat shield on the Orion spacecraft, which will eventually take humans back to the moon as part of its Artemis… -
Prepare for scholarly battle if you want to be a Gettysburg tour guide
The Civil War may long be over, but to become one of the nation’s select few Gettysburg tour guides the battle is still to come. On Saturday, Dec. 7, some of America’s top Civil War buffs will begin the arduous process of getting licensed to become an official tour guide at Gettysburg National Military Park… -
Meta announces new AI data center, to be fueled by nuclear energy
Meta continues making moves in the AI space, announcing two big steps as it develops tech infrastructure across the country. The company said Wednesday, Dec. 4, it will be opening a $10 billion AI data center in northeastern Louisiana. AI products like search assistants or image generators need massive facilities to house servers and computers… -
Shell won’t invest in any new offshore wind projects, citing financial concerns
Shell, one of the world’s largest energy producers, has announced it will halt new investments in offshore wind energy. The company instead intends to concentrate on its existing offshore wind projects, and increasing spending on oil and gas operations. The decision is part of a company-wide review initiated in 2023 to cut costs while prioritizing… -
Google’s AI weather model outperforms traditional forecast models: Study
The artificial intelligence revolution is transforming weather forecasts and may potentially save lives. Google DeepMind unveiled its new AI weather prediction model on Wednesday, Dec. 4, known as GenCast, which researchers say improves the accuracy and speed at which forecasts are delivered. They say it could give those in harm’s way added time to prepare.… -
Congress working to spare Medicare telehealth coverage before it expires
More than 65 million Americans rely on Medicare. However, without action from Congress, they’ll be losing a major benefit at the end of the year: telehealth. A provision meant to be temporary allowing Medicare to cover telehealth for all medical specialties will expire at the end of 2024. When it does, telehealth for most specialties… -
Calif issues statewide recall of raw milk after H5N1 found in retail samples
The latest hotspot for the bird flu in the United States, California, announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3, that it is expanding a recall of raw milk products to cover the entire state. The voluntary recall comes after recent tests reportedly detected H5N1 in two more samples from the nation’s largest raw milk dairy, Raw Farm,… -
UN agency opens probe into Venezuela’s presidential election
Venezuela must hold on to all election material, including tally sheets, from the country’s presidential election, as a United Nations human rights group opens an investigation. The investigation comes as electoral fraud allegations continue to swirl around President Nicolás Maduro. The U.N. Human Rights Council made the announcement Tuesday, Dec. 3, in response to a… -
Biden spent $100B on clean energy, aims for more before Trump takes over
The White House announced it has now committed over $100 billion to renewable energy projects under President Joe Biden. This development comes as the current administration works to maximize the deployment of funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. “Crossing the milestone of $100 billion awarded shows just how… -
Trump picks Musk-tied billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
President-elect Donald Trump has picked a billionaire entrepreneur with ties to Elon Musk to lead NASA. Trump said he plans to nominate Jared Isaacman, announcing his choice Wednesday, Dec. 4. “Jared will drive NASA’s mission of discovery and inspiration, paving the way for groundbreaking achievements in space science, technology and exploration,” Trump said in a… -
NC town’s lawsuit accuses Duke Energy of climate change deception
A North Carolina town is suing utility giant Duke Energy, accusing the company of deceiving the public on climate change. It is the first U.S. lawsuit seeking climate accountability from an electric company. The town of Carrboro announced Wednesday, Dec. 4, that it had filed the lawsuit. They argue the company’s actions led to a… -
Solar panels costing California residents, why energy bills increased in 2024
California’s solar panels are driving up electricity bills for residents while making power cheaper for customers in other states. The Golden State is producing more solar power than it can use, leading to significant energy waste and financial losses. Over the past 12 months, California curtailed more than 3 million megawatt-hours of solar energy, enough… -
Washington Commanders stadium talks may come down to Maryland-DC deal
The Washington Commanders are looking to build a new stadium, exploring trade negotiations. Maryland senators offered a deal that would give Washington the RFK Stadium for one of its Air National Guard squadrons. The team is looking for a new venue to replace its aging stadium in Landover, Maryland. Washington has been trying to get…
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