New England Lawmakers Weigh Plug-in Solar as Europe’s Model Spreads
The solar panels that hang from balconies across Europe may soon be coming to New England, helping lower energy costs and ease grid demand. This could be a breakout year for plug-in solar in the United States, with more than two dozen states considering legislation this session…Continue Reading
New seismic data challenges Beijing’s nuclear test ban claims
A senior U.S. arms-control official says seismic data from June 22, 2020, point to a suspected low-yield nuclear test at China’s Lop Nur test site. Speaking at the Hudson Institute, Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Yeaw pointed to data from a monitoring station in Kazakhstan that detected a magnitude 2.75Continue Reading
The US gives Iran an ultimatum: Two weeks to make a deal
After indirect talks in Geneva, Vice President JD Vance issued a blunt warning: Iran has two weeks to meet U.S. demands. He said the negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough and that Tehran has not agreed to what he called the administration’s core requirements. The U.S. is insisting Iran haltContinue Reading
How a Florida zoo helped save a wild rhino’s eyesight in Zimbabwe
Rhinos have poor eyesight according to zoologists, so these safari staff workers in Zimbabwe had to build up a bit of trust to get Thuza to come into this pen where they could treat his infected eye. They developed a plan based on lessons learned at Palm Beach Zoo, whereContinue Reading
A spinning gyroscope could finally unlock ocean wave energy
Ocean waves are a vast and steady source of renewable energy, but capturing their power efficiently has long frustrated engineers. A researcher at The University of Osaka has now explored a bold new approach: a gyroscopic wave energy converter that uses a spinning flywheel inside a floating structure to turnContinue Reading
Tucker Carlson Says He Was Detained in Israel
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson—perhaps the right’s most prominent Israel critic—says he was detained by Israeli authorities in Tel Aviv on Wednesday. Carlson told the Daily Mai l that while attempting to leave Ben Gurion International Airport, he and his staff had their passports taken, and his executive producer was interrogatedContinue Reading
GOP lawmaker proposes measure to block key element of proposed California wealth tax
Kiley says he will introduce the ‘Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026.’ It would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on people who no longer live there., Read MoreContinue Reading
Prince Albert grapples with ongoing blizzard conditions | CTV News Prince Albert for Feb. 18, 2026
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Here’s How Much Bigger Premium Economy Seats Are Compared To Economy
Most airlines follow reasonably accepted standards for premium economy and economy class fares for long-haul routes, although there is variance by airline, aircraft type, and whether the cabin class is being updated in that particular airline. Contrary to what many articles may imply, there is essentially no scope for airlinesContinue Reading
What Is The Busiest Airport In New York?
Navigating the New York metropolitan airspace is a complex feat of logistics, involving three primary hubs that collectively handle more than 140 million travelers annually. Being awarded the cities’ busiest airport title impacts everything from connecting flight availability to the likelihood of tarmac delays in one of the world’s mostContinue Reading
How Often Does Ranked Choice Voting Produce Plurality Winners? (Updated)
Redefining what constitutes an electoral majority has nonetheless resulted in plurality winners in nearly half of Minnesota municipal elections that triggered ranked choice voting since 2009 Minneapolis’ high profile 2025 mayoral election was ultimately won by Jacob Frey by 8,346 votes over State Senator Omar Fateh in a 15-candidate field.Continue Reading
White House says Iran would be ‘wise’ to take deal amid military buildup
The latest threats come amid ratcheting tensions between the US and Iran despite second round of indirect nuclear talks., White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt has said Iran would be “wise” to make a deal, as the United States surges further military assets to the Middle East. Her statement came asContinue Reading
US is withdrawing all 1,000 troops from Syria: WSJ report
The report says US officials expect troops to withdraw from remaining positions within two months., The report says US officials expect troops to withdraw from remaining positions within two months. The United States is preparing to pull back the nearly 1,000 troops from its military that remain in Syria, theContinue Reading