Americans are getting most of their calories from ultra-processed foods: CDC
Americans are getting more than half their calories from unhealthy, ultra-processed foods, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report comes as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing plans to “Make America Healthy Again,” which include cutting down on the amount of ultra-processed foods Americans […]
Leapfest Tests Skills of U.S., International Paratroopers
U.S. Army and international paratroopers recently jumped against each other during Leapfest, the largest and oldest global static line parachute training event and competition.
2020 deal shields Canada and Mexico from full tariff impact
An exemption spares Canada and Mexico from most tariffs imposed on goods. Although Mexico is currently in negotiations with the U.S. government, last week, President Donald Trump handed down 35% duties for goods coming out of The Great White North. USMCA origins and exemptions It dates back to Trump’s first term, when he struck a […]
How AI is charging hotel guests $500 for using a hairdryer
Don’t be surprised the next time a hotel tries to add on a hefty fee for smoking in a non-smoking room – even if you don’t light up. Experts say the integration of artificial intelligence by the hotel industry is leading to unintended outcomes. AI-powered sensors used to detect smoking, for example, are producing false […]
Megadeal between ESPN and NFL is done, so what will change for fans?
A megadeal in the works for years between ESPN and the NFL became official Wednesday, strengthening the bond between two of the biggest entertainment brands in the country. The deal is estimated to be worth around $3 billion. What are the main assets in the deal? As SAN reported Monday, the NFL, one of the […]
Officials confirm suspected Fort Stewart shooter was Army sergeant
Military officials confirmed to the media that the person suspected of shooting at least five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia was a sergeant in the service. Officials have also confirmed the alleged shooter’s identity. Army officials identified the suspected shooter as 28-year-old Quornelius Radford, who authorities said had prior ties to Florida. Army officials […]
Sen. Cotton wants IRS to investigate a nonprofit for alleged ties to Hamas
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., is asking the IRS to investigate the nonprofit status of the Council on American Islamic Relations. Cotton alleges the 501(c)(3) organization has ties to terrorist organizations, including Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood. “The Internal Revenue Code requires that 501(c)(3) organizations operate exclusively for charitable, educational, or religious purposes, and are prohibited […]
NYC is not prepared for a big earthquake, but does it need to be?
New York City has seen a pair of earthquakes in the last few days with minimal impact. A recent report finds a bigger earthquake could cause billions in damage to the city but thankfully, it’s not likely. Recent earthquakes A 2.7-magnitude quake shook the city on Tuesday. Centered in Hillsdale, New Jersey, there were no […]
China pairs packs of ‘robowolves’ with soldiers
China is taking another step forward in integrating robotic systems into its military, this time with the introduction of “robowolves.” They’re Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicles (Q-UGVs) now equipped for reconnaissance and precision strike missions. In recent exercises shown on Chinese state media, the robot canines were deployed alongside dismounted PLA infantry, maneuvering across rugged terrain […]
