In a recent crash test conducted at the University of Nebraska’s Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, a nearly 8,000-pound electric vehicle (EV) collided with a standard American guardrail, revealing extensive damage. This research has sparked concerns about the suitability of existing infrastructure for the increased weight of electric vehicles, potentially posing a challenge to their widespread…

In a significant escalation of its limited naval capabilities, Ukraine has successfully targeted and sunk the Russian missile ship “Ivanovets” in the contested waters of the Black Sea. The move underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia over Crimea. According to Ukraine’s top intelligence officials, the operation was executed using unmanned…

Security cameras recorded Israeli commandos disguised as patients, doctors and nurses, guns drawn, raiding a hospital in the northern West Bank on Monday, Jan. 30. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the counterterrorism operation killed three Palestinian militants on Tuesday. Two of the men killed were identified to be members of the Islamic Jihad militant group.…

Hawaii’s goal of being 100% powered by green energy technology by 2045 may be getting a significant push forward. Following the closure of its last remaining coal plant in 2022, the Aloha State will now be utilizing a Tesla Megapack battery system installed by energy company Plus Power to deliver electricity to its grid. “This…

In a step to curb the increasing trend of youth vaping, the United Kingdom’s government has announced its plan to ban disposable vape sales. This action aligns the U.K. with several other countries and American states that have implemented similar measures. “We have teachers calling us, especially in the U.K., where you saw a 150%…

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called for an FBI investigation into the financing of certain pro-Palestinian protesters. On Sunday, Jan. 29, Pelosi said the protesters are spreading Russian President Vladimir Putin’s message. Pelosi’s team is now clarifying what she meant after receiving some criticism. “Informed by three decades on the House Intelligence Committee, Speaker Pelosi…

The fight between Texas and the federal government over enforcement at the U.S. southern border continues to intensify. The Supreme Court ruled on Jan. 22 that federal officers could cut and remove razor wire installed along the border by the Lone Star state to prevent illegal crossings.  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, and other officials fired…

The first nitrogen gas execution in U.S. history is conducted in Alabama. And a grocery chain is recalling packages of cookies after officials say mislabeling led to a woman’s death. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Alabama performs first nitrogen gas execution in U.S. Alabama performed the first…

In a complaint filed in a federal court in Connecticut on Thursday, Jan. 25, former WWE CEO Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis, the former head of talent relations at WWE, were implicated in sex trafficking allegations by a former employee. Janel Grant, the complainant, alleges crimes of rape committed by McMahon and Laurinaitis. In one…

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are seeking answers from Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun. The executive is facing questions about passenger safety following recent mechanical issues on Boeing planes. “We fly safe planes,” Calhoun said to reporters. “We don’t put airplanes in the air we don’t have 100% confidence in. I’m here today in the spirit of…