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NFL draft odds: Post-combine, who will be the first overall pick?
The projected list of the top prospects in the NFL draft remains largely the same as it was before the workouts at the scouting combine in Indianapolis. That’s because none of the top four players expected to be the top overall pick participated in those workouts. Who is expected to be the number one overall… -
Trump’s Gen Z approval rating fluctuates significantly due to economic issues
President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Gen Z has significantly fluctuated, according to recent polls. A February survey by AtlasIntel shows a net approval rating of 5.4% for Trump among Gen Z, with 52.7% approving and 47.3% disapproving. This marks a sharp shift from January. 58.7% of Gen Z disapproved of Trump then and only… -
Where does your state rank when it comes to people’s control over energy?
A recent report by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) indicates that most U.S. states could do more to provide residents with affordable, reliable and clean energy. The organization’s 2025 Community Power Scorecard evaluates state policies aimed at expanding energy democracy and holding utilities accountable. Which states scored the highest and lowest? According to the… -
Shell predicts 60% rise in global LNG use by 2040, but can supply meet demand?
One of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies is projecting a substantial increase in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) consumption over the next 15 years. According to Shell’s annual industry report, worldwide LNG demand could rise by as much as 60% by 2040, potentially reaching 718 million tons per year. “Upgraded forecasts show that the… -
Trump may hit 50% energy bill reduction goal by just keeping power prices stable
President Donald Trump said on the campaign trail that he would reduce U.S. energy bills by 50% within a year. According to one industry expert, this goal could be achieved by keeping power prices from rising. How can Trump cut energy bills in half? Travis Fisher, the director of energy and environmental policy studies at… -
Race for women’s NCAA basketball title wide open as Selection Sunday nears
The race for a spot in the women’s NCAA Tournament is heating up just 19 days before Selection Sunday, which falls on March 16. There has been quite a shake-up in the polls recently as teams ranked No. 1 lost in back-to-back weeks. Who is the No. 1 team in the nation? UCLA dropped its… -
MLB testing robot umpires in spring training: How will they work?
Baseball umpires have been calling balls and strikes since soon after the game was invented in the mid-19th century. Nearly 160 years later, those umpires will finally get some help –– at least during spring training. MLB’s new automated ball-strike system, or ABS, is now being tested at 13 ballparks, and across 19 teams, in… -
World’s first nailable solar shingle gets an upgrade, now produces 23% more power
An upgraded version of the world’s first nailable solar shingle was introduced in February 2025. GAF Energy’s recently released Timberline Solar ES 2 can reportedly generate 23% more power than its predecessor, which the New Jersey-based company first launched in 2022. “Timberline Solar ES 2 represents everything we’ve learned about solar roofing, enhanced by extensive… -
Russia’s oil revenues rise despite Western sanctions, IEA reports
Russia’s commercial oil revenues increased by $900 million in January despite the implementation of new Western-imposed sanctions at the start of the year. This comes according to a report released Thursday by the International Energy Agency (IEA). How did Russian oil revenue increase despite sanctions? The report states that Russia earned a total of $15.8… -
NHL goes international as 4 Nations Face-Off tournament gets underway
The NHL is about to drop the puck on one of its signature events. The Four Nations Face-Off will get underway Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Montreal. The tournament, which follows a round-robin format, features the best players from Canada, the U.S., Sweden and Finland, all of whom are NHL regulars. Some consider it a warm-up… -
Women starred in just as many of 2024’s top movies as men: Report
The blockbuster movies of 2024 not only broke box office records but featured female leads just as much as they did male leads, making 2024 a big year for women. More females in film Of the 100 top-grossing films of 2024, 42% featured female protagonists, exactly on par with another 42% featuring male protagonists, according… -
Trump administration orders NOAA to review climate change-related grants
The Trump administration has directed officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to conduct keyword searches related to climate change across its grant programs. This directive comes amid proposals to significantly downsize the federal agency. What specific keywords has NOAA been told to look for? NOAA’s work includes funding research projects aimed at… -
Porsche sees market value cut in half amid billions in EV losses
Porsche is dealing with financial difficulties after reporting billions of dollars in losses on its electric vehicle (EV) investments. The automaker’s profit margin is projected to drop as low as 10% this year, significantly below the 20% target management had outlined ahead of its initial public offering (IPO) in 2022. How is the stock market…