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Rise of the right in Europe as Austria Freedom Party set to take power
After doubling their votes and winning the September 2024 election, Austria’s far right Freedom Party (FPÖ) now has a shot at governance and the chancellorship. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said on Monday, Jan. 6, that the FPÖ had a greenlight to try its hand at forming a coalition government after the second place… -
Biden, Trump react to reignited rebellion in Syria as Assad flees
Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed in Russia, according to state media. This comes after a swift offensive targeting Damascus forced him to flee the country on Dec. 7, ending nearly 60 years of Assad family rule in Syria. There were swift reactions from U.S. leaders, including from President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.… -
Advanced Zumwalt destroyers to host US Navy’s 1st hypersonic weapon
For years, the U.S. Navy has been hard at work seeking to salvage the design of the futuristic Zumwalt destroyers. With a hefty price tag of $7.5 billion, the destroyers were meant to replace the Arleigh-Burke class destroyers. The design was eventually abandoned, though the three finished destroyers are still operational and highly advanced. Now,… -
Federal officials review permit after bald eagle nest removed in Alabama
Federal wildlife officials are investigating the removal of a bald eagle nest in Alabama, one that they issued a permit for. The tree and nest were removed by a land developer over the weekend of Nov. 15, which locals say housed a bonded pair of the large birds. Along with the permit being investigated by… -
Forced prison labor will stay in California after ballot measure fails
Californians rejected a state ballot initiative in which would have eliminated involuntary servitude for those serving prison sentences. Nearly 54% of voters rejected Proposition 6. The Associated Press reported that 72% of the vote has been counted so far. Some residents refer to the conditions in the state’s prisons as modern-day slavery or forced labor.… -
Bells of Notre Dame sound in Paris for the first time since 2019 fire
April 2019 saw the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burn, with the iconic spire collapsing as the metal roof fell. Now, a little over five years later, the cathedral is about to reopen to the public. French President Emmanuel Macron set an ambitious goal to have the building reopened in five years back in… -
Wooden test satellite launched into space for the first time
For the first time in history, a satellite made out of wood was launched into space late Monday, Nov. 4. The small box was launched as part of a SpaceX mission bound for the International Space Station. The satellite will then be released into orbit. Scientists from Kyoto University plan to measure what the vacuum… -
Japanese nuclear reactor restarts 13 years after 2011 earthquake, tsunami
After Japan was battered by a record setting earthquake and tsunami in 2011, all of Japan’s 54 commercial nuclear reactors were taken offline for safety assessments and upgrades. The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant saw a major meltdown that spread contaminants over the surrounding area, particularly damaging the fishing industry. The 2011 disaster had dire… -
Sam’s Club tests all-digital store that has no checkout lanes
Sam’s Club is testing a checkout-free shopping experience, leaning heavily on its Scan & Go app to eliminate the hassle of long lines. The Walmart-owned membership club has reopened a store in Dallas, featuring a showroom-like space where customers can scan items with their phones as they browse everything from diamonds to cars, according to… -
CHP seizes $1.7 million in fentanyl, arrests three in Central Valley drug busts
Authorities in California have continued to highlight the persistent efforts of criminals to distribute fentanyl. This week, significant seizures occurred on Interstate 5 in the Central Valley. California Highway Patrol officers made two critical traffic stops, resulting in the seizure of 120,000 fentanyl-laced pills and 11 pounds of fentanyl valued at $1.7 million. On Oct.… -
Heart health is key in reducing risk of dementia: AHA
A new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) revealed that heart health plays a critical role in maintaining brain functions as people age. Research from neurology professors at the University of Illinois emphasized that adopting a healthy lifestyle early and managing heart disease risk factors can help prevent cognitive decline. Heart disease, which affects… -
16-year-old gamer becomes first person to defeat highest level on Tetris
A 16-year-old gamer has just made history by doing something never seen before in the history of video games. Michael Artiaga became the first person to beat level 255 of the classic game Tetris, causing the game to reset to level 0, a moment known as “rebirth.” And it happened to a live audience. It… -
Head of giant 300 million year old insect detailed in scientific breakthrough
New details are emerging about one of the largest bugs ever to live on planet Earth. This 9-foot-long giant insect with dozens of legs lived over 300 million years ago in the Carboniferous period, and now we know what its head looked like. Up until now, scientists had no idea what the creature’s noggin resembled,…
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