Turkey unveils laser-armed, anti-drone armored vehicle
As the proliferation of cheap, unmanned aerial systems continues to redefine combat, militaries around the world are scrambling to counter the threat. At this year’s International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) in Turkey, Turkish defense firms unveiled their answer. It’s the ALKA-KAPLAN, a tracked, armored anti-drone vehicle combining a directed energy weapon system with a hybrid-powered […]
Training Camp 2025: Top storylines as camps open across the NFL
The NFL season is upon us! Okay, it’s just practice, but optimism abounds as training camps open across the league Wednesday, July 23. Here are some of the big storylines as players and coaches prepare for kickoff, just 43 days away. What’s happening in the NFC East? In the NFC East, the Philadelphia Eagles lost […]
FireAid concert for LA wildfire victims raised $100M. Where is the money?
The high-profile FireAid benefit concert raised $100 million to support communities impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The six-hour event featured a star-studded lineup including Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Rod Stewart and Stevie Wonder. But questions are now surfacing over where the money actually went — and whether it fulfilled its intended purpose. […]
Trump admin to remove EPA’s climate regulation authority: Report
The Trump administration is drafting a measure that would revoke the federal government’s power to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions and combat climate change. The plan was first reported Tuesday, July 22, by The New York Times, citing two people familiar with the proposal. The plan would create an Environmental Protection Agency rule that repeals a 2009 […]
Texas to deploy bait scented like open wounds to fight against screwworm fly
Texas Department of Agriculture officials are set to deploy bait that is meant to duplicate the smell of open wounds as part of an effort to fight the spread of the flesh-eating screwworm fly. The fly is not only a pest, but a major threat to the beef industry, wildlife and even pets. Texas Agriculture […]
Uber pilot program gives women riders more control over who drives them
In a move aimed at boosting safety and comfort, Uber is giving some riders more choice over who’s behind the wheel. The company announced a pilot program on Wednesday, July 23, that lets women riders to request women drivers through the app. “At Uber, we believe that when we make our platform better for women, […]
US passport drops to 10th most powerful in the world
The U.S. passport now ranks as the 10th most powerful passport in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. That continues a decade-long drop from the number one position the U.S. held in 2014. Passport power The Henley Passport Index is updated monthly and includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations. The […]
Can data centers run on 100% renewable energy? The UN thinks so
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, urged Big Tech to run data centers on 100% renewable energy by 2030. While the cost of renewables continues to decline, significant advancements are needed in grid management and the development of clean, base-load power for data centers to operate without relying on coal or gas-fired power plants. “AI […]
Man allegedly fired for being fascist. Can you be fired for political beliefs?
A self-described Catholic fascist said he is out of a job after his employer saw his controversial comments on an episode of “Surrounded” by Jubilee. The man named Connor sympathized with the Nazis and said he prefers autocracy to democracy. Connor has since started a fundraiser that he says will be an emergency fund while […]
