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Tesla Roadster details generate anticipation despite years of delays
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has claimed his company’s much-anticipated Roadster electric vehicle (EV) will be able to go from zero to 60 miles per hour in under a second, accelerating faster than some cars that are not even legal on the roads. Musk claims that “there will never be another car like this,” and predicts… -
Texas wins appeal over state law allowing local police to arrest migrants
Texas and the Biden administration have been at odds over multiple border security issues. On Saturday, March 2, an appeals court ruled in favor of the state, reversing a lower court’s ruling that halted a Texas law that would allow local law enforcement to arrest migrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. On Thursday,… -
First US large-scale offshore wind farm a win for the industry after dismal 2023
The first large-scale offshore wind farm in the United States is now operational, located 14 miles off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Dubbed Vineyard Wind 1, the project has five out of its planned 62 turbines currently generating energy — enough to power approximately 30,000 homes. Once all the turbines come online, it is… -
Alabama passes IVF safeguards, small minority sees IVF embryos as children
The Alabama Legislature swiftly took action in the wake of a controversial ruling by the state’s Supreme Court. The ruling defined embryos developed as part of in vitro fertilization treatment as children. As a result, hospitals and clinics put a pause on IVF treatment over fear of potential prosecution and lawsuits over the delicate procedure.… -
White House probes Chinese smart cars, cites national security concerns
The White House announced on Thursday, Feb. 29, that the U.S. is launching an investigation into whether Chinese “smart cars” are a national security risk, according to Reuters. The probe could also lead to restrictions due to concern over “connected” car technology, according to the Biden administration. The U.S. Commerce Department will be handling the… -
How Macy’s closures signal a major transformation in shopping habits
Macy’s has been a part of American culture for more than 165 years. However, the brick-and-mortar stores are disappearing. The company announced it is closing 150 of its namesake stores over the next three years, according to USA Today. Macy’s is one of the most notable U.S. department store, but that doesn’t make it exempt… -
Wendy’s clarifies dynamic pricing system after online backlash
Wendy’s will not raise prices at peak times, according to the company. The announcement comes after the chain said CEO Kirk Tanner’s comments were “misconstrued” during the week of Feb. 25 by several “media reports,” according to Reuters. Wendy’s said the dynamic pricing system will still be implemented but only to provide discounts to customers… -
Tech could enhance regenerative braking, keep EVs on the road longer
When it comes to mass electric vehicle (EV) adoption, range anxiety has become one of the biggest roadblocks. A study by Cox Automotive revealed that over 80% of consumers have hesitated to purchase an EV due to concerns about its battery life. To help ease some of these fears from drivers, Tactile Mobility is developing… -
Wendy’s to test ‘surge’ pricing, some accuse chain of price ‘gouging’
Wendy’s announced a new AI-powered menu that could potentially result in some customers paying more for their food depending on the time of day they visit. The company calls it a dynamic pricing system, and it is set to roll out next year, according to ABC News. The dynamic pricing system is akin to Uber’s… -
Army restructuring branch, cuts 24,000 jobs amid recruiting shortfalls
The U.S. Army is cutting 24,000 positions in a move to restructure the military branch. According to the Army, the 5% of its force being cut are already empty posts, as recruitment shortages mean there aren’t enough soldiers to fill the existing roles. The branch is not asking any soldiers to leave, but rather repositioning… -
AllSides study finds left-leaning bias in Google News, other aggregators
An estimated 280 million users depend on Google News, a news aggregator that sources from over 50,000 outlets worldwide. However, a recent study by AllSides Media suggests that these sources might not be as unbiased as users believe. During a two-week analysis, AllSides discovered that left-leaning sources constituted 63% of Google News content in 2023,… -
EPA mulls EV transition delay amid pushback from lawmakers, automakers
A bipartisan rally in Ohio on Thursday, Feb. 22, highlighted growing opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed emissions standards. These regulations aim to mandate that two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. be electric by 2032. However, the rules have drawn criticism from lawmakers and autoworkers who argue that the timeline is… -
AZ attorney won’t extradite NYC murder suspect, says DA too soft on criminals
Arizona and New York are at a crossroads between crime and politics. The fate of a suspected murderer is in the middle of a feud between Arizona’s Maricopa County attorney and the Manhattan district attorney. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, a Republican, is refusing to extradite murder suspect Raad Almansoori, 26. Police said Almansoori confessed to killing a woman…
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