American e-waste is causing a ‘hidden tsunami’ in Southeast Asia, report says
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous waste, according to a new report released Wednesday by an environmental watchdog. The Seattle-based Basel Action Network, orContinue Reading
People switching back to wired headphones: What to know
Wired headphones have become the cheaper alternative than purchasing a pair of wireless headphones., (NewsNation) — In an age of rapidly evolving technology with Bluetooth headphones, some people have decided to go back to using wired headphones. Just two months ago, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on aContinue Reading
Graveyards are now last option shelters in Gaza for Palestinians amid ruins
‘Even the land for the dead is now the only refuge for the living,’ one Gaza resident says., ‘Even the land for the dead is now the only refuge for the living,’ one Gaza resident says. Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians who lack shelter or a home to returnContinue Reading
Is China’s economy stalling or transforming?
China bets big on advanced technology in its five-year plan to revive the economy., China bets big on advanced technology in its five-year plan to revive the economy. For decades, China powered spectacular growth through exports, infrastructure and cheap credit. But that old model is running out of steam, evenContinue Reading
FOSS Weekly #25.43: NebiOS Linux, GNOME Enhancements, LMDE 7, COSMIC Beta Review and More Linux Stuff
Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) version 7 is available now. For people who like Debian more than Ubuntu and Linux Mint’s Cinnamon more than anything, this is the perfect choice. LMDE 7 “Gigi” Released: Linux Mint’s Debian-Based Alternative Gets Major Upgrade A stable Debian base meets a polished Linux MintContinue Reading
Talga enters US battery anode market through partnership with United Catalyst
Battery materials and technology company Talga has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with United Catalyst, marking its entry into the US market and laying the groundwork for potentially building new battery graphite recycling and anode facilities. The three-year agreement combines UCC’s capabilities in automotive recycling with Talga’s expertise in batteryContinue Reading
HPQ to receive up to $3 million to commercialize silicon battery materials
Canada-based HPQ Silicon has been awarded up to $3 million in funding by the Government of Canada to accelerate the building of its first continuous production system to manufacture silicon-based material for lithium-ion batteries. The investment in the facility, which will have the capacity to produce 50 tons annually, comesContinue Reading
States Jostle Over $50B Rural Health Fund as The Traitor’s Medicaid Cuts Trigger Scramble
States are battling for their piece of $50 billion in federal rural health funding, but it’s not just hospitals vying for the money. Tech startups and policy demands are raising the stakes as Medicaid cuts loom…Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor’s Gerrymandering Scheme in Red State Falls Apart at the Seams
Indiana Senate Republicans aren’t falling in line behind President Traitor 47’s gerrymandering scheme to keep control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Molly Swigart, a spokesperson for Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray, put it simply when speaking to Politico Wednesday. “The votes aren’t there for redistricting,” sheContinue Reading
AWS outage shows fragile internet is vulnerable to errors, attacks
An Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage on Monday highlighted what experts call the dangers of centralizing the world’s online ecosystem into the hands of a shrinking number of tech companies. Thousands of apps and websites went dark, exposing the fragility of the internet — not just from technical glitches, butContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Marcos not forced out of Malacañang
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was forced out of Malacañang, and Vice President Sara Duterte has taken over the presidency. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video uploaded on October 18 alleges that military officials ousted Marcos from Malacañang, prompting Duterte to assume the country’s top post amidContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Videos of La Naval procession, Nepal protests misrepresented as rallies in PH
Claim: Videos show an anti-corruption rally in Quezon City and near Malacañang Palace in the Philippines. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A post bearing the two videos has already received 435,000 views, 1,100 comments, and 3,300 shares as of writing. It was posted on October 13, following the recentContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Vehicles over 5 years old not banned – LTO
Claim: All types of vehicles that are older than five years will be banned starting November 3, and non-compliance will incur a fine of P10,000. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Several posts bearing the false claim have been circulating on Facebook, with the most popular one gaining 410,000 views, 1,100Continue Reading