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‘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… -
Philly workers furious over mayor’s order that they return to their offices
Philadelphia city workers said they are “pissed off” about being forced back into the office, running into what they say is a shortage of space and resources. On July 15, Mayor Cherelle Parker’s return-to-office mandate went into effect, mandating municipal workers be in-person five days a week. City officials said about 80% of its workforce… -
Chicago prepares for Texas to send thousands of migrants ahead of DNC
Chicago city officials are bracing for the possibility of thousands of migrants being bused to their city before the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August. In the last two years, officials estimate 45,000 migrants have either been bused or flown to Chicago, courtesy of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R. At the Republican National Convention (RNC),… -
Reality TV contestants lose chance at $500K prize after killing protected bird
A pair of contestants on the U.S. reality show “Race to Survive” have been disqualified, losing out on the potential $500,000 prize, after one of them killed a protected bird in New Zealand. The incident occurred during the latest season of the show, which challenges teams to complete a 150-mile journey across harsh wilderness terrain… -
BLM demands virtual snap primary for Democratic nomination
As momentum builds for Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, Black Lives Matter (BLM) is demanding the party host a virtual snap primary across the country before the Democratic National Convention. With President Joe Biden now out of the race and Harris already securing the backing of a majority of Democratic… -
Biden against the clock to spend billions in clean energy funds before term ends
The Biden administration championed some of the largest spending bills in U.S. history, directing over a $1 trillion towards clean energy and infrastructure initiatives. However, fully using the allocated funds before the end of President Joe Biden’s term is likely going to become a nearly impossible task. The substantial financial backing comes from four key… -
Florida school district defends book removal on First Amendment grounds
In the face of a federal lawsuit, a Florida school district argues it has the right under the First Amendment to remove certain books from school libraries. The book in the case is titled “And Tango Makes Three,” and it is co-authored by the plaintiffs, Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson. The book is about two… -
House Republican files articles of impeachment against Kamala Harris
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., has filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, citing two main grievances. The first article accuses Harris of failing to uphold U.S. immigration law, a charge rooted in her role overseeing efforts to address the border crisis. From the outset of the Biden administration, President Joe Biden assigned Harris… -
Ukraine downs Russian aircraft as Kremlin’s casualties mount
New video shows Ukrainian forces downing another Russian SU-25 attack aircraft. This is the second fighter downed in a five-day span in the Donetsk region. The 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade posted the video of the assault on Telegram. This incident is just the latest in a series of serious setbacks for Russia’s forces, which have… -
The Metals Company disputes ‘ground-breaking’ discovery of ‘dark oxygen’
A recently published discovery might fundamentally change the understanding of life and how oxygen is produced. It has also ignited a debate over its legitimacy, with the potential future of the world’s energy supply caught in the middle. Polymetallic nodules — rocks filled with critical minerals and found at the bottom of the ocean —… -
Judge tosses Fox News lawsuit brought by Nina Jankowicz
A federal judge has thrown out a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by a U.S. government official who served on the Biden administration’s short-lived media disinformation board. Nina Jankowicz sued Fox News, saying the outlet defamed her on multiple occasions and caused her to receive online attacks and threats of violence. In rejecting the lawsuit,… -
Musk says Tesla will be using humanoid robots by next year
Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot project, spearheaded by CEO Elon Musk, faces delays and skepticism despite making significant progress from its theatrical debut to functional prototypes. On Monday, July 21, Musk announced widespread implementation of the Optimus robots would be delayed again, at least until the end of 2024. Tesla shareholders responded to the delay with… -
Can Kamala Harris take over Biden’s $96 million war chest? Expect a fight.
The money is pouring in for the Democrats since President Joe Biden announced he was bowing out of the race. The Democratic political action committee ActBlue fundraised more than $50 million in the first day after Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place on the ticket. But as new money floods in, questions…
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