Netherlands hyperloop aims to improve transportation of people and freight with the new technology
A 400-metre long white steel pipe running along a railway line in the windswept north of the Netherlands could usher in a new era in the transport of people and cargo. The tube is the centerpiece of the new European Hyperloop Center, which opens on Tuesday and will be a testing ground for developers of […]
‘People were screaming’: Hualien residents in shock after Taiwan earthquake | Taiwan
Immediately after the earthquake struck, Lanny Sue fled with her dog and family. She ran down her five flights of stairs and headed outside for safety from falling objects. Su lives in Hualien, a bustling tourist city on Taiwan’s east coast, where a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Wednesday morning. Seven people were killed, 700 injured, […]
‘People Could Be Killed’: Tucker Carlson Tells Students Via Zoom His Alma Mater Banned Him From Campus
Tucker Carlson recently told students at his alma mater that he was banned from visiting the campus and delivering remarks. Carlson alleged that after refusing to give him a direct answer about his prospective visit, St. George’s School informed him that “people could be killed” if he hosted a speaking event on campus. “I found, […]
Feds Funding Research To See If Microaggressions Are Making ‘Latinx’ People Fat, Nicotine-Addicted Alcoholics
The federal government is spending nearly $1 million on research to examine whether racial microaggressions negatively impact the health of Hispanics. Researchers at the University of Houston are funding a $950,000 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate whether ethnic microaggressions against “Latino” populations […]
‘Who Cares’ if I think Unborn Are People? It’s How Individuals ‘Define It’
On CNN’s “The Source” broadcast Tuesday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), a co-chair of the Biden campaign, answered a question about whether she considers frozen embryos to be human and explained what her views are. He said it doesn’t matter what it is. The important thing is that parents and the attending physician agree on […]
Historic Ratings: An Incredible Amount Of People Tuned In To Watch Caitlin Clark Advance To Final Four
This is absolutely insane. Monday night’s Elite Eight contest between Iowa and LSU brought in absolutely historic ratings. In fact, it was the most-watched women’s college basketball game in the history of the sport. The numbers are staggering, with the matchup bringing in a whopping 12.3 million viewers — this passed the 9.9 million mark […]
People blaming Russia Havana Syndrome accusations have merit
New findings released this week suggest that elite units of the Russian military are behind so-called Havana Syndrome attacks on U.S. officials over the past few years. This attack consists of a variety of neurological symptoms, including severe headaches, loss of balance, memory problems, and numerous hearing problems. In a segment on “60 Minutes,” former […]
Bernie Sanders to Benjamin Netanyahu: ‘Stop murdering innocent people’ | Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders, a Vermont senator and former US presidential candidate, told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Please stop killing innocent people.” Sanders delivered a blunt message in an interview with MSNBC on Tuesday, a day after seven aid workers were killed in an Israeli military strike in Gaza. Sanders: “Stop killing innocent people” Said. “Two-thirds […]
Fire at Istanbul Nightclub During Renovations Kills at Least 29 People
ISTANBUL (AP) — A fire broke out Tuesday at an Istanbul nightclub under renovation, killing at least 29 people, officials and media reports said. Several people, including the club’s manager, were detained for questioning. The Istanbul governor’s office said in a statement that at least one person was being treated at a hospital. The Masquerade […]
Rare gene variant believed to play a role in understanding why people are left-hand dominant
What do Lady Gaga, Barack Obama, Bill Gates, Paul McCartney, and Justin Bieber have in common with Ronald Reagan, Jimi Hendrix, Judy Garland, Fidel Castro, and David Bowie? All are left-handed, a trait shared by about 10% of the population. But why are some people left-handed when most people are right-handed? This is an area […]