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Texas lawmaker proposes social media ban for minors
Over the course of the last few weeks, a growing number of lawmakers at both the state and federal level have called for a ban on TikTok. Now, a Texas lawmaker is pushing for a ban on all social media for anyone under 18. In August, Texas state Rep. Jared Patterson called social media the… -
Gen Z smartphone use in US military a security concern
U.S. military recruiters have faced multiple headwinds in recent years. Not only are fewer Americans signing up, but more than 70% of Americans aged 17-24 are already ineligible to join. The Americans who are signing up are bringing with them a 21st century challenge for officers: how can they keep troops off their smartphones? Gen Z… -
Five states ban TikTok from government devices, more bans likely
Depending on whom you ask, TikTok is either a fun and engaging social media app or a tool of the Chinese Communist Party posing serious threats to national security. A growing list of lawmakers think it’s the latter. Indiana filed two lawsuits against TikTok this week, alleging the social media company is deceiving consumers about… -
North Carolina substation attacks part of dozens across US
The power is back on in Moore County, North Carolina. Residents there went without electricity for five days after attacks on two electrical substations. According to the Department of Energy, the attacks in Moore County were just two of the dozens of intentional attacks reported on the U.S. power grid this year. According to Moore… -
US Army finds replacement for Black Hawk helicopter
The United States Army’s Black Hawk helicopter has been the workhorse of the service for decades, transporting troops to and around battlefields. Warfare is changing, however, and the Army needs a new workhorse. This week, the Army announced Bell Textron won the Army’s competition to develop the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft. Bell’s V-280 Valor beat… -
US modified HIMARS used by Ukraine against Russia
In June, the United States started supplying Ukraine with high mobility artillery rocket system launchers, also called HIMARS. From the moment they hit the battlefield, HIMARS made a huge impact in how the war was being fought. This week, however, the Pentagon revealed the U.S. secretly modified the HIMARS given to Ukraine. According to the… -
US auctions first wind farm leases off California coast
Even with the push for more renewable energy sources, commercial-scale offshore wind farms are still rare. But the tides may be changing. On Tuesday, California held the first lease auction in the United States to develop offshore wind farms. A total of five lease zones went up for auction. Two zones off the state’s northern… -
‘Rat Czar’ posting marks latest effort to kill New York City rodents
For the last couple of centuries, New York City has been at war with rats. After numerous attempts to eradicate the vermin, New York City’s newest battle plan includes hiring its first “Rat Czar.” As part of his Rat Action Plan, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is creating a position within city government officially… -
North Carolina substation attack exposes power grid vulnerabilities
The sheriff of Moore County, North Carolina described attacks over the weekend that left 40,000 homes without power as unprecedented attacks carried out by cowards. Sheriff Ronnie Fields said two suspects used firearms to destroy equipment at two different substations Saturday night. The sheriff said the attacks were not random, and the suspects knew what they were… -
2022 disasters, from Australia floods to Hurricane Ian, cause $122B in losses
The impact of natural and human-made disasters in 2022 will be felt for years. A new report shows with a month to go, 2022 is already one of the most expensive years on record for the world’s insurance industry. According to Swiss Re, one of the world’s largest insurance companies, natural and human-made disasters caused… -
Switzerland may ban electric vehicles this winter
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine drags on, countries across Europe are trying to find ways to ride out the impending energy crisis. In Switzerland, the government is considering a plan to ban electric vehicles for the winter. Switzerland will ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. But that’s more than 10 years… -
US Air Force criticized over low religious exemption approvals
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Ohio sided with around 10,000 service members from the United States Air and Space Forces this week. The ruling protects the service members from disciplinary action for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine. According to Military.com, when the U.S. Air and Space Forces mandated COVID-19 vaccines for their nearly… -
China to ease ‘zero-COVID’ policy after protests
China’s “zero-COVID” policy is one of the most stringent in the world. Things could soon change, however, for China’s 1.4 billion residents. For the last week, unprecedented protests have occurred in at least 23 cities across China, including Shanghai and Beijing. The protests started after a fire on Nov. 24 killed 10 people and injured…
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