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Cargo ship in Baltimore disaster one of hundreds in US to lose propulsion
Six people died after a cargo ship lost propulsion causing the vessel to slam into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26. Now, it’s being revealed that the incident may be part of a larger problem involving ships losing propulsion in U.S. waterways. A Washington Post analysis on Tuesday, April 16, revealed… -
Renewable energy plan in Alaska could disturb thousands of acres of nature
Alaska’s wilderness is teeming with wildlife, as bears, moose, elk, and many more species all call this region home. However, beneath this vibrant ecosystem lies an extensive supply of metals, one that will require disturbing thousands of acres of nature to access. The White House is expected to step in and put an end to… -
As US and China work to ease tensions, US Navy flies through Taiwan Strait
The U.S. Navy flew a patrol aircraft through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, April 17. The flyover happened just one day after discussions were held between the U.S. and China aimed at easing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. While the Taiwan Strait is considered international waters, China views it as part of its sovereign territory.… -
Drivers report Cybertruck accelerator problem amid other Tesla issues
Recent reports from Tesla Cybertruck drivers have raised concerns about accelerator malfunctions, which could potentially pose serious safety risks. Several drivers have shared videos and testimonies depicting instances where the accelerator pedal became stuck, a dangerous possibility for a vehicle that can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in under three seconds. The… -
Copper controversy: Russia, China profit from passing the metal off as scrap
A recent report from Reuters has exposed a scheme between Russia and China involving copper, a metal expected to skyrocket in value and hit record highs next year. Once the Russian metal arrives, Chinese companies are shredding these copper rods down to disguise them as scrap. This is because of the difference in tariffs between… -
Saudi Arabia says report it helped Israel in defense against Iran is fake
Saudi Arabia refuted reports saying it aided in defending Israel against Iranian airstrikes on Saturday, April 13. Initially circulated by public broadcaster Kan and an allegedly fake website, the report is now being denied by Riyadh. According to informed sources, no official Saudi websites have made such statements. The country stated that it did not… -
Chinese hackers target US infrastructure with unprecedented persistence
Recent warnings from the National Security Agency (NSA) highlight an ongoing cyber threat posed by the persistence of Chinese hackers. In a cybersecurity advisory issued with other federal agencies, the NSA singled out a Beijing-backed hacker network known as “Volt Typhoon” for targeting and infiltrating American critical infrastructure. “The [advisory] focuses on PRC-sponsored cyber actor,… -
Historic buildings at Pearl Harbor set to be demolished for renewable energy
The U.S. Navy has unveiled plans to lease 25 acres of land within Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) in Hawaii for the development of clean energy infrastructure. This proposal, if implemented, would involve the demolition of three historic buildings and repurposing six others to make way for a biofuel plant and solar energy farm. These… -
Native nations take on Big Tech in name of teen mental health
Two U.S. tribal nations are taking on Big Tech. The Spirit Lake Tribe in Los Angeles and Menominee Tribe in Wisconsin filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Google and YouTube. The plaintiffs claim that these platforms are preying on their youth, contributing to high suicide rates among Native American teens. The tribes said… -
Inflation ‘out of Fed’s control,’ so what should it do with interest rates?
March’s sticky inflation report has thrown into question the timing of the Federal Reserve’s anticipated interest rate cuts. In fact, some have said Americans can’t rule out the Fed going in the opposite direction and hiking the rate instead. The Federal Reserve penciled in three quarter-percentage point rate cuts in 2024, but that was before… -
US sends head of Central Command to Israel as Iranian threat grows
The head of U.S. Central Command, Gen. Michael Kurilla, reportedly arrived in Israel Thursday, April 11, to prepare for a possible attack by Iran. Intelligence reports indicated an attack by Iran or Iranian proxy groups could be “imminent,” U.S. officials said on Wednesday. Iran blamed Israel for an airstrike on an Iranian embassy building in… -
Environmentalists, tribal leaders protest new nuclear reactor in Washington state
Lawmakers in Washington state believe a proposed $25 million effort to build a next-generation nuclear reactor is crucial to help reach climate goals. However, the proposal has sparked a debate, with environmentalists and Native American leaders expressing concerns the facility will do more harm than good. This nuclear reactor aims to generate enough energy to… -
How reconductoring could allow almost all of the US to run on clean energy
A recent study conducted by the University of California in collaboration with GridLab has revealed new findings on the potential of reconductoring to significantly enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the U.S. electricity grid. The research indicates that replacing existing power lines with advanced conductors could help bring about a cleaner and more cost-effective energy…
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