Rising energy costs and climate concerns have led homeowners to seek more sustainable heating options. A comprehensive study has identified air-to-water heat pumps paired with solar panels as the most efficient and cost-effective solution. Researchers from the Technical University of Munich analyzed 13 different heating systems, combining Life Cycle Analysis and Net Present Value calculations … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to halt the production of pennies due to their high cost of production. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce waste in the country’s budget. The US Mint reported that it circulated over 4.1 billion pennies last year, but producing and distributing one cent now … Read more
The European Union is considering a lighter-touch approach to artificial intelligence regulation amid pressure from the United States, which has torn up its predecessor’s AI policy in an effort to boost competitiveness. France hopes that world leaders and tech executives at an upcoming summit will agree on an inclusive and sustainable approach to AI. The … Read more
Residents of San Francisco’s Fillmore neighborhood have expressed frustration and concern over the closure of the local Safeway store, which will leave many without access to healthy food options. The 40-year-old grocery store is set to close on February 7th, leaving a void that city officials are struggling to fill. District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s office declined to confirm or deny a recent phone call between him and US President Donald Trump, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The New York Post reported that Trump hinted at discussing the ongoing war in Ukraine during their alleged conversation. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-09/kremlin-declines-to-confirm-or-deny-a-trump-putin-phone-call
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts credited his team’s defense for being the key to their Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs, saying “defense wins championships.” In a post-game interview, Hurts praised his teammates on the defensive side of the ball, noting that they played like they did all season. With 2.5 sacks, Josh Sweat led … Read more
A viral video shows an Alaska Airlines flight attendant intervening by punching an elderly man who grabbed a woman’s hair on a recent flight from Oakland, California to Portland, Oregon. The incident occurred on February 1, just before takeoff. The elderly passenger with grey hair and glasses suddenly yanked the long black hair of the … Read more
President Donald Trump appointed Janet Petro as the acting NASA administrator on January 20, 2025, making her the first woman to lead the organization. In a statement on LinkedIn, Petro emphasized that NASA will align with the new administration’s policies while upholding its mission and values. Petro stressed the importance of growth and adaptation within … Read more
Boeing has abruptly shut down its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket program, leaving NASA and lawmakers scrambling for answers. The surprise move was announced just six minutes after an all-hands meeting, which was called by Boeing’s vice president and program manager, David Dutcher. According to reports, NASA headquarters was caught off guard when the news … Read more
US President Donald Trump has ordered the US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing their production as “wasteful”. The decision comes amid rising costs and decreasing demand for low-denomination coins. According to the US Mint, producing pennies and nickels costs more than their face value, with costs of 3.7 cents per penny and 13.8 … Read more