UN chief: Targeting methane is a climate battle ‘we can win’
Amid efforts to cool global warming, the battle hinges on targeting such super-pollutants as methane, which emits one third of the world’s greenhouse gases and “is a fight we can win”, the UN chief on Wednesday.Continue Reading
I used to ignore prediction markets. Then I learned people were betting on wildfires
My story on prediction market wildfire wagers exposed the gamification of natural disasters. The post I used to ignore prediction markets. Then I learned people were betting on wildfires appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Still in critical condition, Big Bear eagle Jackie gets life-saving blood transfusion
Big Bear eagle Jackie is in critical condition after a blood transfusion. As veterinarians seek answers, mate Shadow fuels questions about whether he’s “seeing” another female.Continue Reading
Does California’s new electric truck incentive program unfairly favor smaller fleets?
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently relaunched the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) program, introducing a new version of an incentive program designed to encourage adoption of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. Under the redesigned program, which has $250 million in funding available for this year, eligible buyers ofContinue Reading
Advancements in thermal adhesives: enhancing battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-ribbon performance for EVs
Sponsored by Parker. A key to the advancement of high energy-density, lithium-ion, battery packs is effective management of heat generated during charge and discharge cycles. Heat is often managed by connecting battery cells and/or modules to a cooling plate or pack via thermally conductive materials (gap fillers or adhesives). Typically,Continue Reading
Ellen Greene Returns as Audrey for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ 40th Anniversary Tour
Forty years after Little Shop of Horrors first brought Audrey II, Skid Row and “Somewhere That’s Green” into pop culture history, fans will have the chance to celebrate the cult classic with the woman who made Audrey unforgettable. Actress Ellen Greene, who originated the role of Audrey in the originalContinue Reading
War escalates, oil prices surge as Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi tankers in Red Sea
The U.S. war with Iran escalated and global oil prices surged again Thursday as Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea., Read MoreContinue Reading
Powersports Market to Reach USD 58.94 Billion by 2031 as Outdoor Recreation and Electric Vehicle Adoption Drive Market Trends
Powersports Market Overview The Powersports Market is expected to grow from USD 43.04 billion in 2026 to USD 58.94 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 6.49% during the forecast period. The Powersports Market Size reflects the growing popularity of recreational and utility vehicles across off-road…Continue Reading
Burned by past shutdowns, Republicans start budget process ahead of schedule
Congress must fund the federal government by Sept. 3src. But the possibility of a fourth shutdown since The Traitor took office is prompting the Senate to consider temporary funding months ahead of that deadline…Continue Reading
AI companies want systems to ‘outcompete humans,’ expert says
It comes a day after ChatGPT maker OpenAI said that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company., It comes a day after ChatGPT maker OpenAI said that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor defends data centers as he expands pledge to make them ‘pay their own way’
The pledge says that data centers should either bring their own power or pay for the power and additional power resources and infrastructure that they use., The pledge says that data centers should either bring their own power or pay for the power and additional power resources and infrastructure thatContinue Reading
Ukraine beheads its military as its performance begins to soar
An unprecedented simultaneous replacement of the top defence and military brass comes amid a debate over strategy., Ukraine replaced its top military and political defence personnel in the past week even as its armed forces arguably achieved their best performance in three years. Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s ouster on JulyContinue Reading
Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel
A $1.15 trillion US defence bill passed by the House includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel., NewsFeed A $1.15 trillion US defence bill passed by the House includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel through joint work on missile defence, drones and AI. Critics warn the moveContinue Reading