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National Archives wants volunteers with ‘superpower’ to read cursive
Cursive seems to be a lost art, but there’s an opportunity for history enthusiasts, who also still value the traditional handwriting style. The National Archives is looking for volunteers to transcribe more than 200 years’ worth of documents written in cursive. It’s for a collaboration with the National Park Service to celebrate the country’s 250th… -
Cuba frees prisoners after Biden announces plan to lift terror designation
Cuba started to release some prisoners after President Joe Biden announced Tuesday, Jan. 14, that he’s removing the island nation from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Catholic church had been negotiating with Cuba’s communist-run government over their release. Cuba jailed most of the prisoners following unprecedented island-wide government protests in July 2021.… -
Governors push to ban smartphones in schools in New Jersey and New York
Two governors along the East Coast are taking steps to limit smartphone use in schools. New Jersey and New York are considering new policies aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. States who have issued bans have distinguished between smartphones like iPhones and basic cellular phones that can only call or text. In New Jersey,… -
Trump working with New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew to end offshore wind
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly working with New Jersey Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew on an executive order aimed at stopping the construction of new wind turbines off the east coast. Van Drew, whose congressional district includes well-known seaside destinations such as Long Beach Island, Cape May and Atlantic City, announced Monday, Jan. 13, that… -
Biden works to lock in climate and clean energy funding before Trump takes office
The Biden administration is making final efforts to secure billions of dollars in funding for climate change and clean energy initiatives before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. To date, $74 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act has been allocated to renewable energy, electric vehicles and other environmental projects. White House officials are working to finalize… -
Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration
The three wealthiest men in the world, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, will be at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. An official involved in planning the event told NBC News the trio of billionaires will have a prominent spot at the ceremony, seated together on the platform with other notable guests, including Trump’s cabinet… -
Nvidia criticizes Biden over his new AI chip rules, praises Trump
The second most valuable company in the world is taking aim at President Joe Biden, while at the same time praising President-elect Donald Trump. Nvidia’s criticism is in response to Biden’s last minute export controls on AI chips. Nvidia’s Vice President of Government Affairs Ned Finkle called the new rules “misguided” and “sweeping overreach” in… -
Second-largest utility in California accused of starting LA fire
California’s second-largest utility is accused of starting the Eaton Fire, one of the devastating Los Angeles fires that have collectively claimed at least 24 lives and displaced tens of thousands. Jeremy Gursey, a Los Angeles resident, filed a lawsuit this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging that Southern California Edison’s equipment ignited the… -
Lakers and Clippers games return to Los Angeles despite wildfire concerns
The NBA will return to its two Los Angeles arenas on Monday, Jan. 13, but the teams’ players and coaches will be thinking about more than just basketball. Concerns still linger about the wildfires in and around the city. The Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs Monday night at Crypto.com Arena in… -
NFL Playoff game kicks off in Arizona under shadow of California wildfires
The final showdown of the NFL’s wildcard weekend takes place Monday, Jan. 13, in Arizona as the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings battle to see who will advance to the divisional round. The wildfires in and around Los Angeles are not far from the thoughts of players, coaches and their families. The game was… -
Just Stop Oil targets Charles Darwin’s grave over climate change inaction
Climate activists took their message to a historic landmark on Monday, Jan. 13, vandalizing the grave of famed British naturalist Charles Darwin. Just Stop Oil protested at Westminster Abbey to demand urgent government action on climate change. Two members of the group Just Stop Oil used chalk paint to write the words “1.5 is dead” on part… -
Biden administration proposes new rules limiting AI chip exports
With just a week left until he leaves office, President Joe Biden is making his last few policy changes as president. On Monday, Jan. 13, the Biden administration proposed a new framework for how advanced computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence are exported. The changes would help facilitate sales to allied nations while curbing… -
Preview: NFL’s Wild Card Saturday kicks off with 2 AFC battles
A pair of AFC Wild Card playoff games kick off the NFL’s race for the Lombardi trophy. It’s the start of a month-long race to New Orleans and the 2025 Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Chargers will be in Houston to take on the Texans in the early matchup. The Chargers, with a 11-6 record,…
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