Elon Musk’s stance on encouraging people to “have more children” certainly cannot label him a hypocrite, given that he himself is the father of 11 children with three different women. Two of his children are with Shivon Zilis, an executive at one of his companies, Neuralink. Zilis has clarified that she and Musk never dated;…
In the flurry of tech migration from California to Texas in 2020, Austin emerged as a burgeoning tech hub, buoyed by significant moves from Oracle and Tesla. Oracle relocated its headquarters to Austin, while Tesla began construction of a massive Cybertruck factory in the area, both bolstered by tax incentives and state support. These developments…
Tennessee House Republicans passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns in public schools despite intense opposition from Democrats, students, gun-reform advocates, and parents of school shooting survivors. The legislation, which easily sailed through the House on a 68-28 vote, is now headed to Republican Governor Bill…
In a significant gun control case, the US Supreme Court will decide whether to uphold President Joe Biden’s regulation requiring background checks and serial numbers for “ghost guns,” following a lower court ruling. The administration’s appeal comes after the high court allowed the rule to remain in effect last August during legal challenges. The case…
Colorado State University’s (CSU) hurricane research team, headed by senior research scientist Phil Klotzbach, has raised alarm bells for an “extremely active” Atlantic hurricane season in their initial 2024 forecast unveiled on Thursday. Predictions point to a staggering total of 23 named storms, well above the average of 14 tropical storms and seven hurricanes annually…
In the latest installment of the dispute between adult content websites and Texas lawmakers, the largest trafficked website for that type of content in the world suspended service to Texans arguing a state law infringes on adults’ rights to access protected speech. In response VPN usage in the state of Texas has increased at a…
The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is an iconic American car known for its sleek design and significant role in automotive history. It is part of Chevrolet’s Tri-Five lineup, which also includes the 1955, 1956, and 1957 models. The ’55 Bel Air is celebrated for its distinctive styling, including chrome accents, two-tone paint options, and a…
Pickleball is a sport that has gained popularity in recent years, especially among older adults. It is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played on a small court with a paddle and a plastic ball. Many people enjoy pickleball for its social and physical benefits, as well as its supposed low-impact nature compared to…
Deep within the Earth, there’s a secret reservoir of water. Imagine a blue rock called ringwoodite, tucked away 700 kilometers below the surface in the mantle—the hot layer between the Earth’s crust and its core. This discovery sheds light on where Earth’s water came from. Some scientists believed that comets brought water when they collided…
Which offers better protection? At first glance, this question may seem like a no-brainer. After all, aren’t guns made to kill, while bear spray does not? Most bear sprays boast a capsaicin content of 2 percent, compared with 1.2 to 1.4 percent in most self-defense products. So is bear spray more effective in self defense…
