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Space

Scientists set sights on asteroid larger than Eiffel Tower as it skims past Earth

In 2029, an asteroid larger than the Eiffel Tower, known as 99942 Apophis, will pass near Earth, an event that previously sparked fears of a potential catastrophic collision. Now, scientists aim to study Apophis closely during its approach to enhance our planetary defense systems. The European Space Agency (ESA) has funded the Rapid Apophis Mission for Security and Safety (RAMSES), which will deploy a spacecraft … Continue reading Scientists set sights on asteroid larger than Eiffel Tower as it skims past Earth

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Space

Cave discovered on Moon could be home for humans

For the first time, scientists have discovered a cave on the Moon, which is at least 100 meters deep and could serve as an ideal location for a permanent human base. T his cave is part of an extensive network of potentially hundreds of hidden caves, according to researchers. As countries race to establish a permanent lunar presence, protecting astronauts from radiation, extreme temperatures, and … Continue reading Cave discovered on Moon could be home for humans

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Technology

Spray-on sneaker created by robot in 6 minutes will make history at 2024 Olympics

Hellen Obiri, the Kenyan distance runner and two-time Olympic silver medalist, will make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics with her revolutionary footwear. She will be wearing the Cloudboom Strike LS, a spray-on sneaker from sportswear company On. The “LS” stands for LightSpray, a trademarked technology that creates the shoe’s upper part by spraying a continuous filament onto a foot form held by a robotic … Continue reading Spray-on sneaker created by robot in 6 minutes will make history at 2024 Olympics

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Technology

All cars in EU to be fitted with speed-limiting AI tech

All cars in the EU must now be equipped with speed-limiting AI technology due to new regulations. The Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) systems, which became mandatory on July 7, use AI, GPS data, and onboard cameras to monitor and control vehicle speed. If a driver exceeds the speed limit, the system can automatically slow down the vehicle. ISAs determine speed limits by analyzing road markings … Continue reading All cars in EU to be fitted with speed-limiting AI tech

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Technology

AI Boom Wreaking Havoc On Electrical Grids Across USA

The artificial intelligence boom has significantly impacted big tech companies, leading to a surge in their energy consumption and carbon emissions. The success of large language models like ChatGPT has driven this increased energy demand. According to the Electric Power Research Institute, AI queries require about 10 times the electricity of traditional Google searches, with ChatGPT requests consuming 2.9 watt-hours each. Emerging AI capabilities, such … Continue reading AI Boom Wreaking Havoc On Electrical Grids Across USA

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Business

Get used to high interest rates, IMF says

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that persistent inflation may result in interest rates remaining high for longer than anticipated, posing fiscal and financial risks globally. The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook highlights that high prices for services and increasing trade tensions are maintaining inflation and suggesting that interest rates will stay elevated. This situation underscores the caution of central banks in cutting rates … Continue reading Get used to high interest rates, IMF says

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Business

Biden unveils plan to cap national rent increases at 5%

President Biden has announced a plan to curb rising rents by penalizing corporate landlords who increase rents by more than 5% annually. Landlords who do not comply would risk losing access to valuable tax breaks. This rule targets landlords with more than 50 units, covering over 20 million units, or about half of the rental market. The proposal requires congressional approval, which is challenging given … Continue reading Biden unveils plan to cap national rent increases at 5%

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Business

Traders see the odds of a Fed rate cut by September at 100%

Traders are now certain that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by September. According to the CME FedWatch tool, there is a 93.3% chance that the Fed will lower its target range for the federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point to 5% to 5.25% in September, down from the current 5.25% to 5.50%. Additionally, there is a 6.7% chance of a half … Continue reading Traders see the odds of a Fed rate cut by September at 100%

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Politics

Trump’s VP pick is JD Vance

Donald Trump has officially selected Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate for the presidential election, concluding months of speculation about his choice. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, stating Vance is the best fit for Vice President after careful consideration of other candidates. This announcement came shortly after Trump confirmed he would reveal his VP pick during the RNC kickoff, CNBC … Continue reading Trump’s VP pick is JD Vance

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Archaeology

Archaeologists find more evidence of Moses leading his people to the Promised Land

Archaeologists have uncovered artifacts from the Biblical city of Zanoah, located in the ‘Promised Land’ where the Israelites settled after their exodus from Egypt. The Israeli Antiquities Authority revealed findings, including ancient stone walls and pottery dating back over 3,200 years. Zanoah, mentioned in the Old Testament, provides further evidence of the Israelites’ journey to Canaan around 1406-1407 BC, after 40 years in the desert. … Continue reading Archaeologists find more evidence of Moses leading his people to the Promised Land

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Politics

House Oversight Committee to receive briefing Tuesday on Trump assassination attempt

The House Oversight Committee will hold a bipartisan briefing with the Secret Service on Tuesday regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, with a public hearing scheduled for next week. During a campaign rally in Butler County, Pennsylvania, a gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, shot at Trump, grazing his ear, resulting in one death and two critical injuries. Lawmakers are questioning the Secret Service’s … Continue reading House Oversight Committee to receive briefing Tuesday on Trump assassination attempt

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Politics

DeSantis to speak at Iowa GOP event during convention

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to speak at an Iowa Republican Party lunch event during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, as reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by The Hill. This engagement may suggest he is considering a run for the presidency in 2028. DeSantis previously challenged Trump for the nomination in 2023 after a successful election year for Florida Republicans but struggled in … Continue reading DeSantis to speak at Iowa GOP event during convention

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Polls close in Rwanda as Kagame eyes fourth term

Polls have closed in Rwanda’s presidential and parliamentary elections, with counting underway. President Paul Kagame is expected to secure another five-year term, continuing his three-decade leadership amid a backdrop of restricted competition, as courts banned prominent critics. Over nine million voters participated in the election, which saw polling stations open from 7 AM to 3 PM local time. Kagame is projected to replicate his 2017 … Continue reading Polls close in Rwanda as Kagame eyes fourth term

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Politics

Florida judge dismisses the Trump classified documents case

A Florida judge has dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump, ruling that the appointment and funding of special counsel Jack Smith were illegal. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump nominee, stated in her 93-page decision that Smith’s appointment was “unlawful” and ordered the case closed. This ruling coincided with the first day of the Republican National Convention and followed an assassination attempt … Continue reading Florida judge dismisses the Trump classified documents case

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Politics

Trump fundraises off assassination attempt as Biden suspends campaign ads

Donald Trump’s campaign has started soliciting donations following an assassination attempt on him, while Joe Biden’s campaign has suspended all TV ads in response to the attack. Just a day after the shooting, which resulted in one death, Trump’s campaign sent fundraising texts linked to the GOP-affiliated WinRed platform, featuring images of Trump in a defiant pose. Meanwhile, Biden’s team has paused all communications and … Continue reading Trump fundraises off assassination attempt as Biden suspends campaign ads

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U.S. News

Wisconsin dad and his daughter both die after running out of water during 100F hike through Utah

A father and daughter from Green Bay, Wisconsin, tragically died after running out of water during a hike at Canyonlands National Park in Utah. The unidentified 52-year-old father and his 23-year-old daughter were found dead by park rangers and Bureau of Land Management members on Friday. They were hiking the challenging Syncline Loop Trail in the Island in the Sky district, where temperatures exceeded 100°F. … Continue reading Wisconsin dad and his daughter both die after running out of water during 100F hike through Utah

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U.S. News

1 killed, 6 injured when pickup truck collides with horse-drawn buggy in Virginia

One person was killed and six others were injured when a pickup truck collided with the horse-drawn buggy they were traveling in, according to the Virginia State Police. The accident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Sunday in the 2700 block of Cumberland Road, located in the Farmville area of Cumberland County, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Richmond. There were seven people in … Continue reading 1 killed, 6 injured when pickup truck collides with horse-drawn buggy in Virginia

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U.S. News

Trump rally gunman appeared in ad for money manager BlackRock, company says

Thomas Matthew Crooks, suspected of attempting to assassinate former President Trump, appeared in a 2022 ad for asset manager BlackRock, the company confirmed to The Hill on Monday. The ad, filmed at Bethel Park High School in Pennsylvania, featured Crooks and other unpaid students briefly alongside a real teacher. BlackRock has since removed the video and provided the footage to authorities. The ad was part … Continue reading Trump rally gunman appeared in ad for money manager BlackRock, company says

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U.S. News

Protesters gather at GOP convention to rally for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza

Hundreds of activists gathered in a downtown Milwaukee park on Monday to prepare for a day of protests outside the Republican National Convention, stating that the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump would not alter their plans. Various organizations and demonstrators assembled near the Fiserv Forum to listen to speakers and gear up for a street march in the early afternoon. The Coalition to … Continue reading Protesters gather at GOP convention to rally for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza

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U.S. News

Texas Gov. Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl

Nearly a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, approximately 270,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area remain without power. On Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced an investigation into the response and preparedness of the utility company, CenterPoint Energy. Abbott emphasized the necessity for Gulf Coast power companies to be hurricane-ready and criticized the slow recovery pace. CenterPoint Energy has restored power to about 2 … Continue reading Texas Gov. Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl

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World News

Kenyan police say suspected serial killer has confessed to murdering 42 women

Kenyan police have arrested Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a suspected serial killer who confessed to murdering 42 women, including his wife, and dumping their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish tip. Since Friday, nine bodies in plastic bags have been retrieved from the Mukuru slum dump site. Khalusha, 33, was arrested near a Nairobi bar early Monday. He claimed the murders occurred between 2022 and last … Continue reading Kenyan police say suspected serial killer has confessed to murdering 42 women

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World News

Israel bombs yet another UN-run school in Gaza, killing 17

Israeli forces killed at least 17 people in an attack on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in the Nuseirat refugee camp, according to Gaza’s civil defense agency. The Sunday attack on the UN-run Abu Oraiban school injured over 80 people and marked the fifth assault on a school-turned-shelter in eight days. Most of the dead were women and children, said Palestinian Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud … Continue reading Israel bombs yet another UN-run school in Gaza, killing 17

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World News

Moscow, Beijing Send Multiple Warships to Contested South Sea

China and Russia are conducting joint naval activities in the South China Sea, as announced by the Chinese navy. On Monday, the Chinese navy detailed its fourth joint patrol with the Russian navy since 2021 on a social platform. The naval formation entered the South China Sea via the Balintang Channel the previous day. The patrol began near South Korea’s Jeju Island in the East … Continue reading Moscow, Beijing Send Multiple Warships to Contested South Sea

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World News

Russia blames US for Ukraine assassination attempt on Putin

Russia accused the US of funding a plot to assassinate Vladimir Putin. Loyalists called for Putin to halt foreign trips due to threats from the US, Britain, and Ukraine. The Russian foreign ministry claimed Ukraine, with US funding, was planning to kill Putin. This followed comments from Lt-Gen Kyrylo Budanov, head of Kyiv’s military intelligence agency, confirming unspecified failed attempts on Putin’s life. Senior Russian … Continue reading Russia blames US for Ukraine assassination attempt on Putin

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King Charles and Queen Camilla rushed into safety of hotel after security scare

King Charles and Queen Camilla were rushed to safety after a security risk was detected during an engagement in Jersey. While touring the Jersey Expo at Weighbridge Place in St Helier, they were enjoying the stands and were about to sample some Jersey ice cream when their security team advised them to cut the visit short. They were escorted to the Pomme D’or hotel, where … Continue reading King Charles and Queen Camilla rushed into safety of hotel after security scare

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