Terrified subway passengers in central China were left clinging to ceiling handles inside flooded cars on Tuesday, trapped up to their necks in rising water, as record breaking rains devastated parts of Henan province. Continue reading “Passengers trapped inside submerged subway as deadly floods sweep central China”
EU unveils ambitious climate package as it cools on fossil fuels
The European Union has unveiled some of the world’s most ambitious proposals to reduce carbon emissions and wean its 27 members off fossil fuels, including taxes on emissions-heavy imports into the union and non-renewable energy, such as oil, gas and coal. Continue reading “EU unveils ambitious climate package as it cools on fossil fuels”
Solving India’s deadly conflict between humans and elephants – mianeh.net
Normally considered gentle giants, elephants are increasingly coming into conflict with humans in India, where they kill around 500 people every year. Continue reading “Solving India’s deadly conflict between humans and elephants – mianeh.net”
Novavax says Covid-19 vaccine shows 90.4% overall efficacy in US/Mexico Phase 3 trial
The American biotechnology company Novavax announced on Monday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate was found to have an overall efficacy of 90.4% in a Phase 3 trial conducted across the United States and Mexico. Continue reading “Novavax says Covid-19 vaccine shows 90.4% overall efficacy in US/Mexico Phase 3 trial”
NASA is getting serious about UFOs – mianeh.net
NASA’s new chief is setting up an effort to further study unidentified flying objects within his first month in office. Continue reading “NASA is getting serious about UFOs – mianeh.net”
The tech startup that taught a computer to taste wine
A California startup that taught a computer to “taste” wine is using the technology to help winemakers improve their products and attract new customers. Continue reading “The tech startup that taught a computer to taste wine”
Prince Harry says growing up as a royal was like being in a zoo
Prince Harry has said he was caught in a cycle of “pain and suffering” in the British royal family and hinted that he is heavily critical of the way his father, Prince Charles, raised him, in a lengthy and personal new interview. Continue reading “Prince Harry says growing up as a royal was like being in a zoo”
House Republicans vote to make Elise Stefanik conference chair replacing Liz Cheney
House Republicans voted on Friday to elevate Rep. Elise Stefanik to the No. 3 leadership position of conference chair after ousting Rep. Liz Cheney from the role because she repeatedly called out former President Donald Trump’s “Big Lie” that the 2020 election was stolen. Continue reading “House Republicans vote to make Elise Stefanik conference chair replacing Liz Cheney”