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California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars – The New York Times California is expected to move forward with a comprehensive plan that would ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, a landmark step that could speed a global shift toward electric vehicles. California requires all new cars sold in the state to be emissions-free by 2035. The state also requires 35% of new light-duty vehicles to produce zero emissions by …
Electric Brain Stimulation Experiment Boosts Memory in Older Adults – ScienceAlert 150 older adults were given low-dose electric impulses to certain parts of their brains for four days in a row. After treatment, most performed better on memory tests than they had previously, and the improvements persisted for up to one month. Researchers have developed a technique that uses electrical pulses to treat individuals with memory loss. They hope that eventually, this technology will become …
No charges against Atlanta officers in fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks – The Atlanta Journal Constitution A special prosecutor dropped murder and assault charges against two Atlanta police officers after determining that they acted reasonably in shooting Rayshard Brooks, who was fighting with them when they tried to arrest him for driving under the influence. Rayshard Brook’s death came less than three weeks after the fatal shooting of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, which …
Alaska Airlines flight turns back, makes emergency landing as engine cover rips off – NBC News Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to San Diego was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing just after takeoff Monday, the airline said, after the engines cowling detached. Dramatic videos shared on social media showed an engine cover, or cowling, flying off while the plane appeared to land. The poster for the video, which has not been …
Home prices plunging in ‘pandemic boomtowns’ as market slumps – New York Post The West continues to be ground zero for this phenomenon, with Boise, Idaho, leading the way with nearly 70% of homes for sale seeing price declines in July. In 2020, 2021, and early 2022, the West became an attractive destination for Americans who had been liberated by telecommuting. As a result, home prices in the fastest-growing areas skyrocketed further, compounding into prices …
JC La Verde, a firefighter, and paramedic for Oldsmar Fire Rescue, was at Lake Thonotosassa in Florida on August 3 recording a promotional video for his company Defeat X. During this time, he entered the water and was attacked by a large alligator. JC told ABC Action News, “With the right stroke, all I felt was scales, teeth, and then right there I’m like okay. So, what I think I did, what I felt like …
A disturbing video shows part of an encounter between an off duty police officer and a local man that showed up at his home in Decatur, Alabama. This happened last Tuesday, August 16. The man has been identified as fifty-four-year-old Decatur resident Gregory Martin Hill. It all started when the police officer was at his residence, and Hill approached in a car. According to the Decatur Police, as the off-duty officer approached Hill’s vehicle, Hill …
In the Phoenix Valley, near US 60 and Happy Valley Road, just west of Phoenix, a family was found living in a homeless camp with more than 150 dogs. The camp was full of trash and debris, but the family did what they could to care for the animals. They kept the dogs in kennels and homemade enclosures. According to KBTX, the family was living on state land and were being forced to leave. It …
Rachal Dollard was charged with murder this week following the overdose death a Tennessee inmate. She is also being charged for introduction of contraband into a correction facility. This happened in February of this year. According to the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC), the drugs were passed between herself and inmate Joshua Brown during visitation, as they shared a kiss at the Turney Center Industrial Complex. The drugs were smuggled in a balloon containing half …
Electric Cars Are Too Costly for Many, Even With Aid in Climate Bill – The New York Times A new climate, tax, and heathcare bill was approved by the senate on Sunday. The bill would put restrictions on tax credits for new and used electric vehicles. It would require electric vehicles to be assembled in North America in order to be eligible for the tax credit of $7500. The Senate bill also pushes Auto manufacturers …