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In the wake of Brazilian incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva’s historic reelection last month, right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro executed a daring — and likely CIA-assisted — escape to the bosom of Cuban-exile, neoconservative Miami, where he briefly proclaimed himself “president-elect” of Brazil. Within hours of his loss, the youngerContinue Reading

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A pro-AI data center group purchased at least $2.54 million worth of television ads that ran recently in Ohio, a new DeSmog analysis reveals. The group, Build American AI, is linked to Leading the Future, a major artificial intelligence industry super PAC backed by Silicon Valley billionaires. The ads extolledContinue Reading

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The 2026 midterm elections have been the most expensive in history, with more than $11 billion being spent on political ads. While Democratic candidates have outraised Republicans in individual donations by appealing directly to voters, Republicans have received the lion’s share of money from super PACs funded by a smallContinue Reading

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The US automakers’ stop/start approach to electrification has been compared (by me) to the stereotypical comedic representation of an inept driver, alternately flooring the accelerator and slamming on the brakes. After slamming on the brakes in 2025, GM now appears to be stepping on the prissy pedal again, announcing aContinue Reading

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CATL has unveiled a dual-electric range extension battery designed to make electric heavy-duty trucks more practical and economical. Agreements for 13,000 units were signed at the unveiling. The main battery is a standardized, chassis-mounted swappable pack from QIJI Energy, CATL’s battery-swapping network for heavy trucks. A range-extension power system behindContinue Reading

NASA Astronaut, STEM Creator Connect with Students for STEM Day

Students across the country will have the opportunity to connect directly with the International Space Station during a live, interactive in-flight call with NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Mark Rober STEM content creator and founder of ClassCrunchLabs Foundation. The event, hosted by NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, celebrates National STEM Day by bringing real‑world scienceContinue Reading

What’s Up: November 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Catch Taurid and Leonid meteors, spot Mars near Jupiter, celebrate Voyager 1’s light-day milestone, and watch November’s supermoon. Around Nov. 5: Southern Taurids peak; occasional bright fireballs Around Nov. 12: Northern Taurids peak; around five meteors per hour under ideal conditions Nov. 15-16: Mars and Jupiter appear 1.2 degrees apart before sunrise Nov. 17: ShineContinue Reading