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Driving from New York to LA using nothing but the power of the sun
A team of engineers from Michigan have set a new record for the fastest solar-powered journey across the United States. The group completed the 3,000-mile trek from New York to Los Angeles in just 13 days, 15 hours and 19 minutes, using only the power of the sun. The Cannonball Run, a decades-old cross-country challenge,… -
San Francisco pursues plan to give drug-free welfare participants $100 per week
In San Francisco, a city grappling with a severe fentanyl crisis, Mayor London Breed has predominantly used law enforcement to address drug use. Now, city leaders, including Supervisor Matt Dorsey, are shifting to the “Cash Not Drugs” initiative, offering up to $100 weekly to welfare recipients who test negative for illicit drugs. The program aims… -
Tribal and environmental concerns stand in the way of obtaining 25% of US copper
Arizona officials claim the land that is planned for use by the Resolution Copper mine contains resources that are crucial for transitioning the U.S. energy sector to renewables. However, Native American tribes and environmentalists are raising concerns over the project’s potential impacts. Indigenous groups assert that the proposed mining site lies on sacred ground that… -
Majority of young men favor Trump, a demographic shift unseen in 20 years
Young men are shifting toward the Republican Party in a way not seen in years, creating a new divide among voters under 30. This adds an unexpected twist to the 2024 presidential election. For decades, voters under 30 have been a key part of the Democratic base. However, the voters currently in the age group… -
Boxers who failed gender tests last year cleared to compete in Paris
Two boxers who were previously disqualified from world championships for failing gender eligibility tests will be allowed to fight in the Olympics. The two will compete in the women’s competition during the Games. The decision sparked backlash on social media. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yu-Ting… -
US will arm Ukraine’s F-16s, boosting air defense capabilities
The U.S. is boosting support for Ukraine by arming F-16 fighter jets with American-made missiles and other advanced weaponry as they prepare for combat, The Wall Street Journal reported. The Pentagon has initiated the “Jumpstart” initiative, which allows European countries to pool their resources to purchase necessary air-launched weapons from the U.S., preserving their own… -
2024 Olympics sees its eco-friendly goals face accusations of ‘greenwashing’
The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics have been promoted as the most eco-friendly Games ever. However, experts are raising concerns about the effectiveness of these sustainability commitments, calling them “greenwashing.” Paris organizers have set a goal to halve the carbon emissions of this year’s Games compared to previous Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and London. To… -
Seine River contamination forces Olympic triathlon training cancellations
Olympic triathlon training sessions, scheduled to take place in Paris’ famed Seine River on Sunday, July 28, and Monday were both canceled over water contamination levels. Less than two weeks ago, Paris’ Mayor Anne Hidalgo went for a swim in the long-polluted waterway in an effort to prove the water was clean enough for the… -
Texts say police knew of would-be Trump assassin 100 minutes before shooting
Newly released text messages reveal former President Donald Trump’s would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks, was on authorities’ radar nearly 100 minutes before he fired at Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. The New York Times received the text messages from the office of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and verified them. The… -
Growing US nuclear power resurgence reaches the nation’s heartland
The Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa, which was closed in 2020 due to damage from a powerful windstorm, may soon see a revival. NextEra Energy, the utility provider that owns the plant, is considering restarting operations to meet the rising electricity demand in the United States. NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum said a thorough review… -
Beer from the sun and other solar thermal projects get government funding
The Biden administration announced a new investment in solar thermal power projects. The Department of Energy (DOE) allocated $33 million to nine different initiatives aimed at harnessing solar energy more efficiently. “Under the Biden–Harris Administration, DOE continues to invest in the next-generation solar technologies we need to tackle the climate crisis and ensure American scientific… -
Media called VP Harris ‘border czar’ 3 years ago — now that’s changing
Following President Joe Biden dropping from the race, Vice President Kamala Harris will likely be the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential race. Now, several news outlets are backtracking on some previous reports on Harris — especially ones calling her the “border czar.” The title was given to Harris by Republicans and the media. This… -
‘Kill this project’: Some Nantucketers want Vineyard Wind gone after turbine incident
The Vineyard Wind project, located off the coast of Massachusetts, recently faced significant criticism from residents of Nantucket following a malfunction that resulted in debris washing up on the town’s shores. Some locals are expressing that they now want the offshore wind farm gone altogether. “The only solution is to kill this project,” one resident…
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