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White noise seen to boost growth in fungi; could it nurture other plants?
What if turning up the volume could help your garden grow? Mozart isn’t what’s being talked about this time, although music and plant growth has been debated too. It turns out that fungi might actually be partial to white noise. Researchers at Flinders University in Australia focused on a fungus commonly used in organic farming.… -
Effort to map Great Lakes gains support due to environmental, safety benefits
An initiative to map the entire bottom of the Great Lakes is gaining traction due to its potential benefits for fishing, shipping, and environmental management. Led by the Great Lakes Observing System, the project seeks to chart the lakebed, of which only 15% is currently mapped. This effort aims to uncover critical information about underwater… -
Taylor Lorenz resigns from the Post amid Biden ‘war criminal’ picture controversy
Taylor Lorenz, a tech columnist for The Washington Post, announced her resignation Tuesday, Oct. 1, to launch her own newsletter on Substack. Her departure follows an internal review related to a controversial social media post in which she labeled President Joe Biden a “war criminal.” After a New York Post reporter first highlighted her photo,… -
New Florida law bans homeless from camping outdoors
A new law in Florida prohibits homeless individuals from sleeping in streets, sidewalks and parks. The legislation requires local governments to provide temporary housing and treatment services for those in need. House Bill 1365 bans camping and sleeping on public property without certification, with Gov. Ron DeSantis, R, stating it is necessary for public safety.… -
AI boom fuels data center growth, straining US power grid
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is driving a significant increase in the number of data centers across the United States. This growth is placing mounting pressure on the nation’s power grid, raising concerns about the future of electricity availability and transmission capacity. Data centers, which house the servers and infrastructure needed for… -
Judge allows students to hold Oct. 7 vigil after University of Maryland denied them
A federal court has ruled that the University of Maryland must allow a vigil planned for Oct. 7, which marks the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel. The vigil, organized by Students for Justice in Palestine, was initially approved by the university. However, the school later canceled all events for that day, citing a… -
VTuber Ironmouse breaks Kai Cenat’s subscription record on Twitch
In the world of streaming, nothing is ever truly certain, but at least for now, there’s a new most popular face of Twitch.tv. VTuber Ironmouse has set the record for the highest number of Twitch subscribers on the platform, surpassing the previous record holder, Kai Cenat. Ironmouse is part of a growing trend of creators… -
Michigan voter denied ballot in 2022 settles lawsuit for $20,000
A western Michigan community has agreed to pay $20,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a woman who was denied a ballot in the 2022 midterm election despite being registered to vote. Ashleigh Smith of Muskegon County was repeatedly turned away from her polling place after officials failed to find her name in the voter… -
Embattled Vineyard Wind project may face SCOTUS scrutiny over whale impact
An offshore wind farm that scattered debris into the Atlantic Ocean this summer is now at the center of a high-stakes legal battle that could be heading to the U.S. Supreme Court. A group of Nantucket residents with the organization ACK for Whales is challenging the federal government’s approval of the Vineyard Wind project, arguing… -
Arkansas sues YouTube over youth mental health crisis
The state of Arkansas is suing YouTube, alleging that the video-sharing platform contributes to a youth mental health crisis. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a consumer protection lawsuit in state court against Google, YouTube and their parent company, Alphabet. The lawsuit accuses the tech giants of deliberately targeting children with addictive content. The lawsuit… -
Black-colored plastics found in kitchen utensils, toys linked to toxic chemical
A study published on Tuesday, Oct. 1, found that black-colored plastics may contain concerning levels of a toxic flame retardant that could be leaching in through the recycling process. The study, done by environmental advocacy group Toxic-Free Future, found the highest levels of the toxic chemical in costume jewelry kids often wear when dressing up… -
Arizona sheriffs say they won’t enforce proposed immigration law
Sheriffs from at least four Arizona counties say they will not enforce a controversial immigration measure if voters approve it in November. Proposition 314, also known as the Secure the Border Act, would make it a state crime for migrants to cross illegally in the United States. The law would lead to state and local… -
CBS News to air QR code fact-check feature during vice presidential debate
CBS News will host a highly anticipated vice-presidential debate on Tuesday, Oct. 1, featuring Ohio Sen. JD Vance, R, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, D. In a first for the network, the debate will include a new interactive element that allows viewers to access additional context for the candidates’ answers. During the broadcast, CBS viewers…
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