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Ukrainian drone spots wounded soldier, prompts rapid rescue
A Ukrainian soldier, shot five times, risked everything to secure his rescue after being ambushed by Russian troops. The soldier managed to crawl away and hide within a tree line in the Kharkiv Oblast. Spotting a reconnaissance drone overhead and unsure if it was friend or foe, he flashed his military ID. Fortunately, it was… -
China’s internal EV war heats up as officials at BYD, Huawei trade criticisms
A battle over electric vehicles (EVs) is unfolding in China, with officials at rival brands BYD and Huawei exchanging some verbal barbs. Huawei recently acknowledged the ultra-low prices of BYD’s EVs, insinuating that these low costs come at the expense of other features. “We are not good at competing with ultra-low prices,” Yu Chengdong, the… -
Tesla board chair says Musk could step back if $56B pay package isn’t approved
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s contentious $56 billion pay plan is up for a vote on June 13. With advocates both supporting and opposing the plan making their voices heard, it raises a crucial question: Is Musk’s leadership vital to Tesla’s future? Board Chair Robyn Denholm believes it is. “The ratification of the pay package is… -
As solar power takes up farmland, solar grazing pairs agriculture with renewables
In the coming years, millions of acres of U.S. farmland will be converted and used for solar power projects. However, a new industry is emerging that could combine this renewable energy production with agricultural use. The American Farmland Trust estimates that 83% of upcoming solar projects over the next few decades will be built on… -
WSJ article on Biden’s behavior behind closed doors sparks controversy
An article from the Wall Street Journal titled “Behind Closed Doors, Biden Shows Signs of Slipping” is causing controversy in the media and among lawmakers. The article lists examples of slow and inaccurate responses President Joe Biden has allegedly made behind the scenes, according to anonymous sources. However, it is unclear who the Journal spoke… -
Virginia governor announces state will exit California emissions standards
In a recent policy shift, Virginia is planning to abandon the California emissions standards on vehicles that it first adopted in 2021. Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R, announced the decision, stating that government mandates on the types of cars people can purchase are “fundamentally wrong.” “Virginians deserve the freedom to choose which vehicles best fit the… -
Nearly two-thirds of middle class say they are struggling financially: Poll
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the economy is one of top issues for American voters. According to a recent poll from the National True Cost of Living Coalition, middle-class citizens report to not be doing well and they don’t expect that to change for the remainder of their lives. According to the poll, middle… -
‘We have the right to defend ourselves’: Philippines, China tensions rise
The Chinese coast guard said Filipino marines pointed guns at them. However, the Philippines Armed Forces said its marines were taking a defensive stance because the Chinese tried to steal supplies meant for the marines aboard a ship used as an outpost in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. Newly released video appears to show two… -
New ads highlight Biden’s clean energy wins, even as some face controversy
Environmental advocacy group Evergreen Action recently launched a series of political advertisements emphasizing the positive impacts of the Biden administration’s green agenda. The group spent $1 million on these ads, which focused on clean energy developments in Wisconsin and Michigan, even as some of these initiatives have faced controversy. One ad in Wisconsin highlighted solar… -
US funds study on deep sea mining for EVs, automakers split on their support
The U.S. government is exploring the potential of deep sea mining to provide rare earth elements crucial for future transportation technologies like electric vehicle batteries. Congress has approved funding to investigate the feasibility of extracting these minerals from the ocean floor. That could reduce America’s reliance on foreign suppliers like China, which currently dominates the… -
Poll: Many Americans still shying away from EVs despite presidential push
Electric vehicles (EVs) might be the transportation of the future — but not necessarily the near future. A newly released AP-NORC/EPIC poll shows many Americans still are not sold on the idea of going electric, even with the Biden administration offering incentives to ditch fossil fuel-reliant vehicles. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults say they… -
Scientists discover plastic-eating fungus in ocean environments
A newly discovered marine fungus offers a glimmer of hope in the battle against plastic waste, which exceeds 880 billion pounds annually, much of which ends up in oceans and threatens marine ecosystems. As plastic production is expected to triple by 2060, the race to discover organisms that can break down plastic becomes increasingly critical.… -
Senate Democrats to unveil protections for IVF
A group of Democratic senators is unveiling a new legislative package to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) on Monday, June 3, two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The Right to IVF Act is led by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. The package…
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