Pentagon Backs Ambitious Plan to Beam Solar Power From Space
Space-based solar power just got another powerful vote of confidence. The United States Department of Defense just inked a contract with solar energy company Overview Energy to “design, build, and test a homing beacon that will enable its space-based solar energy system to accurately beam power from orbit to receiving solar arrays on Earth,” accordingContinue Reading
Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings
Malaysia continues mass refugee deportations despite warnings from the UN about unsafe conditions in an active war zone., Malaysia continues mass refugee deportations despite warnings from the UN about unsafe conditions in an active war zone. Nearly 1,500 Myanmar refugees and migrants deported from Malaysia have arrived in their war-ravagedContinue Reading
Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting
The capture of Tigray’s regional capital revives fears of another prolonged conflict, displacement and crisis., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The capture of Tigray’s regional capital Mekelle by Ethiopian federal forces and allied Tigray Peace Force fighters has revived painful memories of the 2020–22 Tigray war, with residents fearing a returnContinue Reading
Coast Guard searches debris field off Nantucket for 6 aboard air ambulance
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching a debris field off Nantucket for six people missing after an air ambulance jet disappeared.Continue Reading
Deadly violence across the US leaves two kids, two adults dead
Public gatherings and spaces across the U.S. turned violent this weekend, leaving two kids and two adults dead.Continue Reading
The political philosophy that changed the world | Jonathan Rauch: Full Interview
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LIVE: Results and analysis of Brazil’s pivotal election | DW News
The polls have closed, the counting is underway, and Brazil is waiting to see whether a winner emerges tonight. The race was on a knife-edge as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro entered election day. DW reporter Jules Giessler joins us live from Brazil alongside FabioContinue Reading
A replica Oval Office near the White House gets a new The Traitor makeover
The People’s House museum exhibit has revamped its replica Oval Office to match Traitor 47’s flashier and far-more-golden, second-term design choices. (AP Video: River Zhang) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/homeContinue Reading
‘He felt heard’: How a film brought a UN report to life in Xochimilco
A documentary drawn from United Nations University research was screened at the COP30 climate conference and film festivals across Europe. Its most important journey, though, was the one back to the Mexico City canals where it was filmed.Continue Reading
Rotting food waste emits 5 times more greenhouse gases than planes
Rotting food waste is causing up to 10 per cent of total global greenhouse gas emissions – five times more than the entire aviation sector, the UN’s environment agency warned this week.Continue Reading
Manchester City must be relegated, says Canada’s ex-Leeds manager
Jesse Marsch alleges Man City’s financial wrongdoing was widely known in the Premier League, and relegation must follow., Manchester City must be relegated, says Canada’s ex-Leeds manager Jesse Marsch alleges Man City’s financial wrongdoing was widely known in the Premier League, and relegation must follow. Canada coach Jesse Marsch hasContinue Reading
Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesus
Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal squad on Wednesday, but door open for return., Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal squad on Wednesday, but the door is open for his return. Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the squad ifContinue Reading
Right-Wingers Scramble To Extract A Win Out Of Heckler Booted From El-Sayed Campaign Event
The incident came as a conservative PAC said it would pay for students to travel to the event., Read MoreContinue Reading