China’s record drought is drying up rivers and fueling its coal habit
Dry weather in southwest China has paralyzed massive hydroelectric power plants, forcing cities to impose rolling power cuts and increasing the country’s coal use.
Russia is in trouble with drones made by Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia has had technical problems with Iranian-made drones bought this month from Tehran for use in its war with Ukraine, according to… Read More »Russia is in trouble with drones made by Iran
California Senate passes bill to regulate fast food industry
If signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the measure would create a state council to establish minimum wage and safety standards for the entire industry.
Polio virus outbreak spreads in NY: Third county has 62% vaccination rate
enlarge / On August 17, 2022, a polio vaccine box is on display at a health clinic in Brooklyn, New York. A third New York… Read More »Polio virus outbreak spreads in NY: Third county has 62% vaccination rate
Biden gives prime-time speech on ‘struggle’ for democracy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time speech “on the ongoing struggle for the soul of the nation” outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall… Read More »Biden gives prime-time speech on ‘struggle’ for democracy
Silicon Valley Elite Being Dragged To Musk-Twitter Trial
More than 100 subpoenas have been issued to techies like Jack Dorsey and Marc Andreessen as Twitter tries to force Elon Musk into a $44… Read More »Silicon Valley Elite Being Dragged To Musk-Twitter Trial
Honda and LG are going to build an American battery factory together.
The announcement comes as the auto industry ramps up its efforts to switch to electric vehicles.
Elon Musk’s lawyers sue Twitter whistleblower
Peiter Zatko’s allegations of false statements and security flaws on Twitter could be used by Mr. Musk in the legal battle over a $44 billion… Read More »Elon Musk’s lawyers sue Twitter whistleblower
Honda is latest automaker to build US battery factory
enlarge / A Honda worker mounts a battery pack. Honda Lithium-ion battery production in North America is set to increase in the next decade. The… Read More »Honda is latest automaker to build US battery factory
GM President Mark Reuss on the electric, autonomous future of the car
It’s an intoxicating time to become a car manager. Lawmakers around the world are pushing the auto industry to electrify, and fast. US companies are… Read More »GM President Mark Reuss on the electric, autonomous future of the car
Recycled metals from electronic waste used to make jewelry
More and more jewelers, large and small, are using precious metals recovered from electronic waste.
Manhattan has an abundance of empty offices. Hochul wants to build more.
Despite near-record high office vacancies, Governor Kathy Hochul has backed a real estate project on New York’s transit hub that would be one of the… Read More »Manhattan has an abundance of empty offices. Hochul wants to build more.
Trump-defending Fox News host accidentally drops truth bomb: ‘looks pretty stupid’
A Fox News personality known for his allegiance to Donald Trump may have inadvertently insulted the former president — possibly even calling it “little stupid”… Read More »Trump-defending Fox News host accidentally drops truth bomb: ‘looks pretty stupid’
Americans are trying to get camping with tree houses and yurts
Interest in camping soared during the pandemic, and as social distancing restrictions ease, the industry is showing signs that it can maintain its popularity.
Agoura Hoge freshman footballer dies after surgery complications
Agoura High quarterback Ty Dieffebach holds up the football helmet of Agoura High freshman Carter Stone before Friday night’s game at Ventura High. Stone, a… Read More »Agoura Hoge freshman footballer dies after surgery complications
