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Six Flags shuts down Kingda Ka, world’s tallest roller coaster, for good
It’s the end of the line for Six Flags’ Kingda Ka, the tallest roller coaster in the world. However, that doesn’t mean thrill seekers are out of luck when it comes to record-breaking thrills. Six Flags Great Adventure announced it is shutting down the 456-foot high coaster on Thursday, Nov. 14, after nearly 20 years… -
Paul to head Homeland Security Cmte, says he’ll use it to uncover COVID origins
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul is set to become chair of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in January. He says his main mission will be to “uncover the truth about the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to The New York Post. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in 2020, Paul has… -
US plan to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 faces financial concerns
The Biden administration announced a new energy initiative to expand U.S. nuclear capacity to 200 gigawatts by 2050. That’s a 200% increase over 2020 levels, with enough power to meet the electricity needs of up to 170 million homes. The plan includes building new reactors, renewing licenses for older plants, and restarting some retired facilities,… -
FBI offers $25K reward in ballot box arson investigation
Federal authorities are investigating a series of ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington, offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. The attacks, which occurred days before the 2024 election, destroyed or damaged hundreds of ballots and raised concerns about election security in states heavily reliant on… -
Sea squirts are being explored as a sustainable meat alternative
Norwegian company Pronofa is exploring innovative ways to make protein production more sustainable by transforming ciona, ocean-dwelling filter feeders also known as sea squirts, into a viable meat substitute. However, raising these invertebrates for human consumption has had its problems in the past. Sea squirts are processed by Pronofa into a product with a flavor… -
News ratings down after election, MSNBC sees 54% fall, CNN down 36%
It’s been a busy news cycle following the 2024 presidential election, a time of year when news organizations typically bank on high viewership due to public interest in election results and reactions. However, some networks are seeing their post-election audience quickly dissipate. According to Nielsen ratings, MSNBC had a strong election night, drawing 6 million… -
Kyiv faces major attack, Crimea bombing kills Russian commander
Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Wednesday, Nov. 13, marking the first major attack on the Ukrainian capital in more than two months. Ukrainian officials reported that air defenses intercepted multiple cruise and ballistic missiles, along with nearly a dozen drones. Emergency crews are assessing the extent of the damage. In… -
Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor
Many people learn best by watching others do a task first, and it turns out that method worked for a robot to perform surgery tasks just as well as a human doctor. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University trained the robot to perform surgery by having it watch videos of real surgeons. The team used the… -
Controversy after volleyball teams opt out of SJSU matches over trans athlete
San Jose State University’s volleyball team has become the focal point of a national debate over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s sports. This has sparked a wave of forfeits, a coach suspension, and public statements from high-profile political figures. Several Mountain West Conference (MWC) teams, including Wyoming, Boise State, Utah State and Southern Utah, have… -
Sweden worries offshore wind farms could help Russia attack
Sweden recently moved to halt the construction of 13 offshore wind farms along its coast over national security concerns. Officials said there was the potential for this renewable energy infrastructure to hamper the country’s response time in the event of an attack from Russia. Government officials in Sweden expressed concern that moving forward with these… -
California’s offshore wind plans spark debate over environmental impact
California’s offshore wind plans are seeing pushback from a local non-profit that warns moving ahead with constructing this renewable energy infrastructure will “harm or kill” local marine life. However, developers of these projects refer to the claims made by those environmental advocacy groups as “misinformation.” The Golden State is aiming to generate 25 gigawatts of… -
Brooklyn man charged with staging car crash in viral dashcam video
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges after a staged car crash, captured on dash cam and shared on TikTok, went viral. Prosecutors say the incident, which appears to be part of an insurance fraud scheme, shows a car reversing into the vehicle behind it. The crash occurred last October on the Belt Parkway in… -
Trump to name Stephen Miller Deputy Chief of Policy
President-elect Donald Trump selected his longtime adviser, Stephen Miller, to serve as Deputy Chief of Policy. Vice President-elect JD Vance confirmed the news in a post on X. “This is another fantastic pick by the President,” Vance wrote. “Congrats Stephen Miller!” The announcement comes nearly a week after the election. Miller, known for his advocacy…
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