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Eco-friendly, hemp-based concrete blocks provide sustainable alternative
University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers have developed a new type of building block — a hemp-based option that could support eco-friendly construction. According to the team, the innovation goes beyond mere construction, focusing on building a sustainable future. Marc Maguire, an assistant professor at UNL’s Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, leads the team nearing… -
Border battle grows, half of US governors back Texas in standoff with feds
The fight between Texas and the federal government over enforcement at the U.S. southern border continues to intensify. The Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 22 that federal officers could cut and remove razor wire installed along the border by the Lone Star state to prevent illegal crossings. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, and other officials fired… -
Top UN court rejects South Africa call for Israel to end war against Hamas
At The Hague in the Netherlands on Friday, Jan. 26, the U.N.’s top court rejected South Africa’s call to end Israel’s military operations in the Gaza Strip. The nearly unanimous decision by the panel of 17 judges delivered a blow to advocates’ hopes of a ceasefire. Israel’s war against Hamas is in its fourth month… -
Boeing safety woes continue, CEO addresses lawmakers on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are seeking answers from Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun. The executive is facing questions about passenger safety following recent mechanical issues on Boeing planes. “We fly safe planes,” Calhoun said to reporters. “We don’t put airplanes in the air we don’t have 100% confidence in. I’m here today in the spirit of… -
NY judge OKs Smartmatic suit against Fox Corp. and Fox’s counterclaims
With the 2024 presidential election heating up, the 2020 presidential election still lingers in the background as litigation plays out in courts. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, a New York judge gave the voting technology company Smartmatic the green light to proceed with its defamation lawsuit against the parent company of Fox News, Fox Corp. We… -
Where does the 2024 election stand after New Hampshire primary?
The New Hampshire primary is in the rearview mirror as the South Carolina primary approaches in February. Currently, the contest is strongest between two key candidates: Democratic incumbent President Joe Biden and Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump. So, where does the 2024 presidential election currently stand? On Tuesday night, Jan. 23, in New Hampshire,… -
IDF unearths booby-trapped hostage prison cells; ceasefire talks continue
Israeli soldiers uncovered prison cells located in an underground network of Hamas tunnels in Khan Younis. Soldiers believe Israeli hostages were kept in dire conditions and say they found the entrance of the tunnel at the heart of civilian infrastructure in the home of a Hamas terrorist. Israeli soldiers advanced on the tunnel shaft, killing… -
Billions of cicadas to converge as two distinct broods unite in Midwest
Winter’s grip is still strong, but a different natural spectacle is poised to captivate the nation this summer — the imminent emergence of cicadas. In a rare occurrence, two massive cicada groups are set to emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803, bringing billions of these resilient insects into the spotlight. Starting around late… -
Report: China simulates hypersonic missile attack on US warships
From the inception of the cannon to drones carrying bombs, modern warfare continues to evolve, and keeping up with the latest threats from adversaries like China isn’t easy. During a simulation reportedly carried out in a secret Chinese lab, China’s military launched hypersonic missiles more than 100 miles into the sky, masked by radar signals,… -
Fake robocalls, push for Biden write-in: What’s happening with Dems in NH
Voters will cast their ballots in the nation’s first primary of the 2024 presidential election on Tuesday, Jan. 23. However, Democrat incumbent President Joe Biden will not be on the ballot. Twenty-one other Democratic candidates will be present, but there are zero delegates up for grabs due to the Democratic National Committee’s new rules for… -
NH primary revives security concerns along northern border, calls for wall
As the Republican primaries take center stage in the Granite State during the week of Jan. 21, there are increased calls for a border wall along the U.S.-Canada frontier. Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley became the latest to sound the alarm about increased incursions at the northern border. “I think we do whatever it takes… -
Japan lands SLIM spacecraft on moon, solar cells not charging
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) made a historic announcement after successfully landing their Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft on the moon. However, JAXA officials reported on Friday, Jan. 19, that the SLIM spacecraft’s solar cells were not generating electricity. The smart lander operates on auxiliary battery power and is expected to only… -
IDF: Hamas tunnel network much larger than expected, made Gaza a ‘fortress’
As Israeli Defense Forces advance in their mission to eliminate Hamas, IDF soldiers uncovered an extensive Hamas tunnel network beneath Gaza. Israeli intelligence initially estimated 250 miles of tunnels, but the IDF now suggests between 350 and 450 miles of tunnels with 5,700 separate tunnel shafts. The Gaza territory stretches to 25 miles at its…
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