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Before Super Bowl parade shooting, KC homicide rates were breaking records
Shots erupted last week during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in the death of Lisa Lopez-Galvan and injuries to 24 others. Details have emerged about the suspects implicated in the incident, with charges filed against two adults and two juveniles. Prosecutors said the juveniles are facing charges for resisting arrest and… -
Mass. high school calls on Gov. Healey to deploy National Guard
Emotional pleas from scared teachers at Brockton High School have made it from school board meetings to the governor’s desk. The school, located south of Boston, has experienced teacher shortages, budget deficits, and unruly, violent students, prompting school committee members to call on the National Guard for help. “I suffer from PTSD and anxiety, and… -
Floating solar panel islands follow sunlight, improve energy efficiency
In the pursuit of more efficient and adaptable solar energy solutions, Portuguese company SolarisFloat is pioneering the development of floating solar panels. The solar panels can dynamically track sunlight, potentially revolutionizing renewable energy generation. This approach aims to address the inherent limitation of solar panels, particularly in cloudy weather, where they typically generate only 10%-25%… -
Michigan asks residents to help house, settle migrants
Michigan is encouraging residents to welcome migrants into their homes to help integrate them into society. Michigan, like many other states, is experiencing an influx of migrants traveling north from the southern border as they await asylum claims. Shelters in Detroit are over capacity, leading to migrant transfers, which send migrants to hotels or other… -
Navalny widow’s X account suspended after video; company calls it an error
Less than 24 hours after creating an X account and posting a video on the platform, Yulia Navalnaya — the widow of Alexei Navalny — had her social media account temporarily suspended. X said the suspension was done in error. Yulia’s video message went viral, garnering more than 5 million views on the platform. The… -
Pro-Trump truckers vow to boycott NYC after fraud ruling
A group of truckers who support former President Donald Trump said they are boycotting New York City. The boycott is in response to a court ruling in which a New York judge ordered Trump to pay $355 million. Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron also restricted the former president from doing business in New York… -
2023 EV sales broke records, but experts are warning of slow growth in 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States reached unprecedented heights in 2023, but the figures still failed to meet some forecasts. Despite setting a new record, the total number of EV sales in 2023 fell short of expectations by as much as 800,000 units. “We’re seeing record sales, they’re less than expected, and that’s… -
US restaurant chains feeling impact of Middle East war, protests
Major U.S. restaurant chains are seeking innovation in 2024 to grow their brands as they say sales have taken a hit by the ongoing war in the Middle East. McDonald’s, Starbucks, Taco Bell and Burger King have released quarterly reports, showing the Israel-Hamas conflict has impacted their bottom line. Yum Brands — which owns Taco… -
Israeli forces raid Al Nasser Hospital, strike Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli soldiers pushed into Al Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis early Thursday, Feb. 15. The hospital, southern Gaza’s largest, is still functioning in the enclave amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The operation unfolded as Hezbollah terrorists launched a retaliatory attack into northern Israel. “We have credible intelligence from several sources — including released hostages —… -
NYC sues social media owners, alleges Big Tech made platforms addictive
In January, New York City became the first major U.S. city to declare social media an “environmental toxin.” On Wednesday, Feb. 14, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City has filed a lawsuit against five social media companies, alleging Facebook, Instagram, Google, YouTube and Snapchat knowingly made their platforms addictive for teens. The lawsuit… -
US adversaries harness OpenAI services to enhance cyberattack capabilities
When ChatGPT burst into the spotlight in 2022, people hailed it for its sophistication and versatility. However, artificial intelligence experts and government officials soon raised concerns about potential exploitation by malicious actors. In a report Wednesday, Feb. 14, Microsoft and OpenAI found that hacker groups from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran are leveraging AI… -
Robotaxi vandalism raises questions about autonomous vehicle safety
A video posted to social media showing a Waymo self-driving taxi being vandalized and engulfed in flames in San Francisco is sparking debate over autonomous vehicles. The incident happened on Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Chinatown area of the city. The San Francisco Fire Department did not report any injuries from the vandalism. However, the… -
Teacher accused of selling students’ artwork for his own gain
The art industry is a marketplace for buyers and sellers to trade creations and artwork, some of which bear historical lineage. In 2023 alone, the top 100 pieces at auction brought in $2.4 billion. And while many artists dream of selling their works at auction, a group of young artists — students at a middle…
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