Zotac’s Zone gaming handheld switched from Windows to Linux
Handheld gaming PCs are awesome. Handheld gaming PCs running Windows are… measurably less awesome. That’s probably why the launch of SteamOS on multiple devices beyond the Steam Deck is so exciting. But Zotac is going for something a little different with the updated version of the Zone handheld: running aContinue Reading
Blue Origin launches 1st New Zealander to reach space, 5 others on latest New Shepard suborbital flight (video)
Three world travelers, two Space Camp alums and an aerospace executive whose last name aptly matched their shared adventure traveled into space and back today (May 31), becoming the latest six people to fly with Blue Origin, the spaceflight company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos. Mark Rocket joined Jaime Alemán, Jesse Williams, Paul Jeris, GretchenContinue Reading
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 163 — The Trials of Starship
The Trials of Starship – Starship Flight Test 9 – YouTube Watch On On Episode 163 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss Starship’s recent test flight with Space.com reporter Mike Wall. What went right, what went wrong, and what are the prospects for Elon’s mammoth rocket meeting NASA’s goals forContinue Reading
Spain’s Tourism Sector Could Exceed €260 Billion by 2025, According to WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts that by 2src25 the travel and tourism sector in Spain could reach a new all-time high, with an estimated contribution of €26src.5 billion to GDP, equivalent to almost 16% of the national economy…Continue Reading
Home water-use app improves water conservation
A new study has found that a smartphone app that tracks household water use and alerts users to leaks or excessive consumption offers a promising tool for helping California water agencies meet state-mandated conservation goals. The study found that use of the app — called Dropcountr — reduced average household water use by 6%…Continue Reading
From Leader to Laggard? U.S. Faces Carbon Capture Slowdown as EU Surges Ahead
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) has long been recognized as a critical technology for achieving net-zero emissions, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors like steel, cement, and chemicals. Historically, the United States has been at the forefront of CCS development, propelled by generous subsidies and tax incentives, notably the 45Q tax credit enhanced by the Inflation ReductionContinue Reading
Nathan Lee Graham Reimagines A Judy Garland Classic — For A Great Cause
Hot off the success of Hulu’s “Mid-Century Modern,” Nathan Lee Graham will kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month next week with a brief return to the New York stage. The actor will be a guest of honor at the 13th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” set to take place atContinue Reading
Florence Pugh stars in Yungblud’s moving ‘Zombie’ music video
Hollywood actress Florence Pugh stars in Yungblud’s music video for new track “Zombie”, which the artist says is about “feeling you’re ugly, and learning to battle that”. Thunderbolts* lead Pugh, who previously called out “godawful headlines” body-shaming Keira Knightley, plays a healthcare worker in the video who is pushed to theContinue Reading
At least 7 dead, 30 hurt as bridge collapse causes train derailment in Russia
A passenger train derailed in western Russia late Saturday, killing at least seven people and injuring 30, after a bridge collapsed because of what local officials described as “illegal interference.”, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Parents concerned after Toronto man arrested for allegedly filming, grabbing kids
CP24 crime analyst Steve Ryan says parents find the incident ‘extremely concerning,’ describing the behaviour as ‘predatory.’ Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ For breaking news, fast, download the CTV News App: https://www.ctvnews.ca/app Must-watch storiesContinue Reading
Russia claims evening drone attack in occupied Crimea
The Russian Defence Ministry claimed Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on occupied Crimea on the evening of 31 May. Russian air defense systems allegedly destroyed one Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle around 6:45 pm, according to the ministry’s statement. The Russian military did not specify the exact location of theContinue Reading
“Not very serious”: Zelenskyy criticizes Russia’s lack of clarity before talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said neither Ukraine nor its partners have clear information about Russia’s agenda for upcoming negotiations in Istanbul scheduled for 2 June, calling the situation “not very serious.” “As of now, there is no clear information about what the Russians are going to Istanbul with. We don’tContinue Reading
How Pittsburgh’s Alcoa Is Undermining a Rare Forest To Fuel Its Global Aluminum Empire
Since 1963, Alcoa has mined bauxite from the foothills of Australia’s Darling Range under a special political agreement that skirts regulation, guarantees access to scarce water and assures low royalty rates. By Jamie Wiggan and Quinn Glabicki, PublicSource This story was originally published by PublicSource, a nonprofit newsroom serving theContinue Reading