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Study reveals environment pays a high price for electric vehicles
As the U.S. moves toward its ambitious goal to electrify America’s vehicles, one study is adding some perspective on the real world costs it could have. Joint research by the University of California found that a full U.S. transition to EVs could require three times as much lithium than what’s produced right now for the… -
ChatGPT AI passes MBA and medical licensing exams
Everyone has heard about ChatGPT, as the software has been blowing up all over the internet. The artificial intelligence tool is nothing short of impressive, but with users testing out the limits, it’s turning out to be a lot smarter than originally thought. According to a Wharton Business School professor at the University of Pennsylvania,… -
Former Postal Service worker’s religious freedom case heads to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is set to hear a new case that could redefine religious freedom in the workplace. The case involves a former United States Postal Service worker who claims the agency showed religious bias after he was reprimanded for refusing to work on Sundays. The case dates back to 2012, when Gerald Groff, a… -
Amazon warehouses cited by OSHA for high injury risks
As consumers enjoy the convenience of Amazon’s fast deliveries, federal safety investigators have uncovered working conditions at three of the company’s warehouses that they say are unacceptable. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited the company for putting workers at a high risk of back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. OSHA announced the citations… -
Pentagon taps US ammo stockpile in Israel to supply Ukraine
As the Russia-Ukraine War reaches its one-year mark, the United States is feeling the strain. Supplies are running low and the Pentagon is now tapping into a little-known stockpile of American ammunition in Israel to meet Ukraine’s need for artillery shells in the war. This stockpile, located on Israeli soil, is typically used to provide… -
AI art tools face lawsuits over copyright infringement
In the world of AI, some of the biggest names are facing a legal battle of epic proportions. Stability AI, Midjourney, and Deviantart are at the center of a class action lawsuit that claims their AI art tools have infringed on the rights of millions of artists and could cause permanent damage to the art market.… -
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by police in Germany at protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by German police at a protest over the expansion of a coal mine. The incident occurred in Lutzerath, a village in western Germany that is set to be demolished by the multinational energy company RWE in order to expand the mine. According to Reuters, a spokesperson for the regional… -
Dress code for female lawmakers sparks debate in Missouri
A recent change to the dress code for female lawmakers in Missouri is sparking a contentious debate. The Missouri House of Representatives recently adopted new rules on “proper attire” for women in the chamber. It requires female legislators and staff members on duty to wear a jacket, cardigan or blazer to cover their arms. Many… -
ExxonMobil knew of fossil fuel, global warming risks for decades
ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, knew about the potential effects of fossil fuels on global warming decades ago, according to a new study published in the journal Science. The study shows that Exxon’s own climate modeling data from the 1970s not only confirmed what scientists were saying at the time,… -
German village stands in midst of heated climate clash over coal
The small village of Lutzerath, in western Germany, is at the center of a heated clash between police and environmental activists. The hamlet is set to be demolished by German multinational energy company RWE, as part of a deal struck by the local and national governments. The reason for the destruction of the village is… -
Saudi Arabia bends strict rules for soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo
The country of Saudi Arabia is known for its super strict laws. But for world-class soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, the rules seem to be a little more flexible. Ronaldo just signed a deal to join Saudi Arabia’s soccer club Al-Nassr. He has moved to the kingdom with his long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez. Despite the ultra-conservative… -
ChatGPT threatens Google as Microsoft looks to invest in the AI giant
It took Netflix more than three years to reach a million users but it took this new artificial intelligence tool just five days. ChatGPT is Big Tech’s latest gold mine. It’s a state-of-the-art natural language processing model developed by San Francisco based startup OpenAI. It can put together detailed responses in a way that mimics… -
Bolsonaro supporters attack Brazil’s capital as he seeks refuge in US
There was chaos in Brazil over the weekend. Supporters of the country’s ousted President Jair Bolsonaro stormed buildings in the capital as they refused to accept his defeat to now President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. At least 400 people have been arrested after rioters smashed windows, climbed on the roofs and flooded parts of…
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