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German prototype shell to extend Ukraine’s artillery range against Russia
Germany’s newest military innovation could significantly impact Ukraine’s artillery capabilities. The country has created a prototype artillery shell with an impressive firing range of up to 62 miles — a substantial leap from the current 155 mm rounds that reach only 20 miles. While most details about the prototype round remain confidential, German media reports… -
Fear of bird flu in humans grows as 70 Colorado farm workers monitored
The avian flu has reportedly spread to 42 dairy herds across nine states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now, concerns are being raised about further spread of the virus to humans. There have been only two confirmed cases in humans so far. However, the Colorado Department of Health reported on… -
Trump vows to target offshore wind if reelected, citing environmental concerns
Former President Donald Trump has said he will use an executive order to halt offshore wind projects if reelected. Speaking at a May 11 rally in New Jersey, the presumed Republican nominee cited environmental concerns related to offshore wind development and indicated he plans to take aim at the industry on “day one” of his… -
Streaming looking more like cable with price hikes, bundling
Streaming services were once seen as the modern alternative to cable. The services were cheaper, ad-free and tailored to specific interests for viewers looking to cut the cord. But with rising prices and streamers putting their attention to ad-supported tiers, it is getting more difficult to tell the difference between streaming and cable. Some even… -
GameStop stock roars back on Monday with help from Roaring Kitty posts
The face of 2021’s meme-stock craze is back with a post on X. The single meme sent GameStop’s stock surging, eventually halting trading due to volatility. Keith Gill, better known as Roaring Kitty on YouTube and social media, returned to the platform previously known as Twitter for the first time in nearly three years Sunday,… -
Chinese EV-maker Zeekr is coming to the US. Will Biden’s tariff hike stop it?
Americans poured hundreds of millions of dollars into a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand, even though its cars are not yet even available for purchase in the United States. Hangzhou-based automaker Zeekr made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The company opened 24% higher than its initial public offering price. However, the news… -
Bumble founder: Future of dating could be one AI talking to another
The dating world is evolving. The only option used to be meeting people in person, but then came the internet and the ability to meet people virtually. Now, there is artificial intelligence, where an “AI concierge” could soon do it all for dating app users. One person’s AI bot could meet other AI bots to… -
Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names changed in 2020
A school board in Shenandoah, Virginia, has recently voted to restore the original Confederate names for two schools that it had renamed four years ago. The decision to rename the school came in the wake of George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter protests. In 2020, the school board had voted to change the… -
The world’s largest vacuum ever is here to help fight climate change
The world’s largest vacuum is now operational and on a mission to help combat climate change. Built by Swiss company Climeworks, the facility, dubbed the “Mammoth,” is a direct air capture plant that was designed to suck up planet-heating pollution. Climeworks assembled the plant in Iceland. When it is at full capacity, the Mammoth is… -
‘Doomsday Vault’ creators win major award in fight to save crop diversity
Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin have been named the 2024 World Food Prize laureates for their pioneering work in agricultural preservation. The announcement, made at the U.S. State Department on Thursday, May 9, celebrates the big role the pair has played in preserving crop diversity. Around two decades ago, Fowler and Hawtin came up with… -
Is a bill to require proof of citizenship for voting necessary?
A new House bill is reigniting the debate over whether noncitizens voting in U.S. elections is a big issue. The two major political parties have two different conclusions and politically biased news organizations are covering the issue in very different ways. House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP lawmakers unveiled a new proposal called the Safeguard… -
Trump asks oil companies to raise $1B, vows rollback of Biden’s green policies
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly attempting to use financial backing from major players in the oil industry to aid his reelection bid. In exchange, Trump is promising to dismantle many of the environmental policies implemented by President Joe Biden. According to sources cited by The Washington Post, Trump vowed to overturn current emissions regulations… -
Nature gets its own artist page on Spotify to support global conservation efforts
In a new initiative aimed at raising funds for global conservation efforts, nature now has its own artist page on Spotify. This endeavor from the “Sounds Right” project is backed by the United Nations, with a goal of utilizing music as a tool for protecting and restoring the environment. The project curates a playlist featuring…
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