Power Outages & Restoration Hurricane Erin, now a Category 3 storm, knocked out power to approximately 147,000 households in Puerto Rico, with electric utility LUMA Energy reporting significant disconnections—particularly around San Juan, Caguas, and Mayagüez. By Monday morning, around 96.3% of affected homes had power restored. YouTube Storm Characteristics & Trajectory Erin rapidly intensified to a […]
On August 15, 2025, Governor Phil Scott of Vermont—who identifies as a moderate Republican—politely declined a request from the Pentagon to deploy “a few dozen” members of the Vermont National Guard to Washington, D.C. This request was part of President Trump’s federal takeover of D.C.’s law enforcement and a broader crime control initiative.WPTZ This marks […]
Mosquito activity in Las Vegas is surging, posing increasing threats to public health. Experts describe the situation as a “ticking time bomb” given the presence and expansion of disease-carrying species like Aedes aegypti and Culex. The formerly arid region now provides fertile breeding grounds, driven by factors such as urban water features (e.g., golf courses, […]
Newsmax, the conservative cable network, has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. The lawsuit alleged that Newsmax spread false claims suggesting Dominion’s voting machines were responsible for rigging the 2020 U.S. presidential election outcome against former President Trump. Newsweek A Delaware Superior Court judge had earlier […]
In a groundbreaking leap for computing technology, researchers at Cornell University have unveiled the first-ever “microwave brain” chip—a revolutionary processor capable of simultaneously handling ultrafast data and wireless communication signals. This innovation, detailed in Nature Electronics, marks the debut of a true microwave neural network, fully integrated on a silicon microchip and powered by analog […]
Beijing Launches First World Humanoid Robot Games with Dazzling Display of Tech and Talent Beijing made history this week as it hosted the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, a three-day spectacle that kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony blending hip-hop, martial arts, and futuristic flair. Held on Thursday evening, the event showcased the latest […]
In a bold and controversial move, Erik Prince, founder of the infamous private military firm Blackwater and a prominent ally of Donald Trump, has announced a decade-long engagement in Haiti through his company Vectus Global. The plan, revealed in an exclusive interview with Reuters, outlines a dual mission: combatting rampant gang violence and establishing a […]
In an era where digital sovereignty is becoming a cornerstone of national policy, AfriNet emerges as a bold initiative to reshape Africa’s online landscape. Conceived as a government-controlled search engine, AfriNet represents a strategic move by African nations to reclaim control over their digital infrastructure, data governance, and information dissemination. A Homegrown Alternative to Global […]
The chatbots split into cliques and boosted the most partisan voices. A handful of “influencers” also quickly dominated the conversation, according to a study published last Tuesday by researchers at the University of Amsterdam. The researchers built a minimal social network with no ads, no recommended posts, and no algorithm deciding what users see. They […]
In a dramatic escalation of Global Military tensions, Russia is advancing its nuclear capabilities by developing air-to-air nuclear missiles, expanding its tactical nuclear forces and working on new strategic weapons, according to a recent U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report. According to the 2025 report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Russia has introduced an […]