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Total Lunar Eclipse to Grace the U.S. Sky for the First Time Since 2022
For the first time in over two years, a total lunar eclipse—often called a "blood moon"—will be visible as the Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon. This celestial event will unfold later this week, offering a spectacular sight across the United States. When to Watch the Total Lunar Eclipse The eclipse will begin late Thursday night and extend into the early hours of Friday morning. For viewers in North America, the event will start[more...]
1,400 More VA Employees Laid Off in Latest Federal Workforce Cuts Under Trump
In another round of workforce reductions at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 1,400 employees were laid off on Monday, bringing the total number of job cuts to 2,400 in less than a month. These layoffs are part of President Donald Trump's broader efforts to significantly reduce the federal workforce. According to a VA statement, the affected employees were "bargaining-unit probationary employees" in "non-mission critical roles," including positions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). While[more...]
Nearly all USAID employees worldwide placed on leave as Trump moves to dismantle the agencyBy Joey Garrison
Trump Moves to Dismantle USAID, Placing Thousands on Leave WASHINGTON – Nearly 10,000 employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), excluding essential staff, were informed Tuesday that they will be placed on administrative leave by the end of the week as President Donald Trump pushes to shut down the foreign aid agency. A State Department notice confirmed that all USAID "direct hire personnel" across 60 countries will be affected, except for those handling "mission-critical functions,[more...]
Paris Olympics live: Tara Rigney misses out on a podium finish in the women’s single sculls final, while Jason Day remains in contention on day three of the golf.
After winning the first set, the Australian pair Tom Hodges and Zach Schubert built an 18-14 lead in the second, only to see France's Remy Bassereau and Julien Lyneel power back to have a set point at 20-19. However, the Aussies saved it and clinched a 22-20 victory in the second set, winning their first match and qualifying for the lucky loser round.
Australia’s surge in solar power is world-leading, but energy storage is lagging behind. Are more affordable household batteries on the horizon?
On a suburban street in Perth, surrounded by pre-war homes and peppermint trees, signs of Australia's evolving energy system are evident. Almost every second property features solar panels mounted on the roof, generating electricity as the bright West Australian sun reaches its zenith. Among them is the home of Alan Benn, a retired electronics engineer.
Australians are struggling to make ends meet; this is not an economy that needs more rate hikes.
The June quarter inflation figures released yesterday brought relief to those worried the Reserve Bank might raise rates next week. However, the data on retail spending showed that, regardless of inflation trends, Australians are struggling. While inflation figures dominate the headlines, retail trade figures are equally important. When considering inflation, the crucial question is: what’s driving it? If it's driven by excess demand, such as significant pay rises and abundant disposable income leading to a surge in[more...]
Google has decided not to scrap third-party cookies on its Chrome browser anymore. Here’s what that means.
Google has decided to keep third-party cookies in its internet browser after years of pledging to scrap them. In an announcement on its blog, the company stated it would no longer be 'deprecating third-party cookies.' Instead, Google promised to introduce a new browser feature that "lets people make an informed choice that applies across their web browsing." There is currently no clear timeline for when these changes will take place. Everyone has encountered a website banner asking[more...]
