Newest water e-bike surfaces on the Seine Posted July 14, 2023 Cyclists on the Seine River by the French capital are not a common sight. Just outside of Paris, New Zealand-based company Manta5 is demonstrating its latest w…
Grammys: Only ‘human creators’ eligible to win, Recording Academy says response to AI Posted July 13, 2023 The Recording Academy is making several changes to the Grammy Awards, including a rule that stipulates “only human creators” can win the music industry’s highest …
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 ‘Vision Pro’ goggles Posted July 12, 2023 Apple unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter’s ability to popularize new-fangl…
Hit show ‘Our Planet II’ returns with Sir David Attenborough narrating animals’ miraculous migratory journeys Posted July 11, 2023 For some, David Attenborough is the one and only voice of nature documentaries. So, fans of his calm, informed delivery were delighted to hear that the 97-year-ol…
Recalled pillows linked to 10 infant deaths still being sold on Facebook Marketplace, US agency says Posted July 10, 2023 Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using baby pillows that have been linked to 10 infant deaths but are still being sold on Facebook Marketplace, despite being…
New Jersey utilities float solar panels on reservoir, powering water treatment plant Posted July 9, 2023 New Jersey’s Canoe Brook Water Treatment plant produces 14 million gallons of drinking water a day. Each one of those gallons weighs around 8 pounds, so it’s quickly apparent t…
Alzheimer’s drug gets FDA panel’s backing, setting the stage for broader use Posted July 8, 2023 Health advisers unanimously backed the full approval of a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug, a key step toward opening insurance coverage to U.S. seniors with earl…
In Uganda, new ban on charcoal-making disrupts lucrative but destructive business Posted July 7, 2023 Uganda has long struggled to protect its forests, amid a population explosion that fuels demand for plant-based energy sources perceived as cheap, especially charcoal. Accordin…
Mexico sets new work-from-home rules, including that employers pay internet Posted July 6, 2023 Mexico’s Labor Department issued new rules requiring employers to pay for internet and provide ergonomic chairs for employees working from home. The new rules …
Reunification Ride helps kids visit moms in Illinois prison Posted July 5, 2023 Dressed in her Sunday best — pink ruffled sleeves and a rainbow tulle tutu — Crystal Martinez’s 4-year-old daughter proudly presents her with a multicolored bouquet of carefully c…