South Carolina Executes Man Convicted in Police Captain’s Killing by Firing Squad In South Carolina, Mikal Mahdi, 42, convicted of fatally shooting a police captain, was executed by a firing squad after showing no remorse for his crimes and ignoring witnesses. Mahdi faced his sentence at approximately 6 p.m. on […]
Thomas Mackintosh BBC News, London Regan Morris BBC News, Los Angeles Getty Images Thousands of Afghans and Cameroonians will have their temporary deportation protections terminated, the US Department of Homeland Security has said. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in Afghanistan and Cameroon no longer merited US protections, […]
This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase products through these links, this website may earn a commission. Artist’s rendering of Astroscale’s APS-R Refueler spacecraft in orbit above Earth. | Credit: Astroscale Astroscale to Attempt Groundbreaking Spacecraft Refueling Mission for U.S. Space Force Astroscale U.S., the American branch of a […]
President Trump this week directed 10 federal agencies — including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Energy Department and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission — to implement a novel procedure to scrap a wide array of longstanding energy and environmental regulations. He told agencies that oversee everything from gas pipelines to power […]
Mount Spurr Volcano in Alaska Under Scrutiny as Seismic Activity Intensifies Anchorage, Alaska – Elevated seismic activity near Mount Spurr, a towering 11,000-foot volcano in Alaska, has prompted heightened vigilance from experts who suggest the volcano may be approaching a potential eruption. Dozens of minor earthquakes have been recorded in […]
Shein IPO Receives Preliminary Approval Amidst Ethical Scrutiny The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial regulator, has reportedly given preliminary approval to the Shein IPO, a move that has sparked controversy and accusations of prioritizing profit over ethical concerns. This decision paves the way for the Chinese fast-fashion behemoth […]
Wild salmon are exhibiting accelerated swimming speeds due to the presence of painkillers and other pharmaceutical compounds in rivers and ocean environments, new research indicates. This concerning trend highlights the far-reaching impacts of pharmaceutical pollution on aquatic ecosystems and raises questions about the long-term health of endangered species. Pharmaceuticals Speed […]
Social Security numbers, initially created by the U.S. government to manage retirement and disability benefits, have evolved into universal identifiers for citizens, international students, and authorized workers within the nation. This sensitive piece of data is now essential for various everyday transactions. In today’s landscape, obtaining a credit card, purchasing […]