As I flew uncontrollably towards the side of a mountain ridge with an experimental jetpack strapped to my back, I began to wonder if I’d made the right decision. I was going too fast. Everything was too loud. And between the two jet engines blasting behind me and the California sun, I felt like I… Continue reading They Let Me Fly an Experimental Jetpack and… Well, I Survived
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At Least 50 Dead in Seasonal Sudan Flooding
And it gets worse. Death Toll Yesterday, Bloomberg reported that at least 50 people have died in Sudan because of severe seasonal flooding, and the worst may not yet be over. The water has also damaged at least 8,170 homes, and the business pub reported that the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs… Continue reading At Least 50 Dead in Seasonal Sudan Flooding
Elon Musk Says Demand for Tesla Outpaces Production Ability Following Giant Order
Will Tesla make good on that order? Tall Order Last week, US-based electric vehicle subscription startup Autonomy announced it would order a total of 23,000 EVs from multiple auto makers. The order cost more than $1 billion, and Tesla came out with the top share. Autonomy ordered 4,300 EVs from Tesla, which will cost just… Continue reading Elon Musk Says Demand for Tesla Outpaces Production Ability Following Giant Order
Freya the Boat-Climbing Walrus Euthanized Because of Stupid Humans
Way to go, humanity — we’ve officially killed Freya the globe-trotting walrus. Back in July, Freya made headlines for her love of sunbathing on small Nordic boats, several of which she accidentally sank with her giant 1,500-pound body. At the time, authorities planned to build her a special floating platform that could support her weight… Continue reading Freya the Boat-Climbing Walrus Euthanized Because of Stupid Humans
Best Gaming Headsets Under $50
Gaming headsets under $50 are a great choice for gamers on a budget. There are a few compromises one must make when buying a headset for gaming at this price point, but you can expect at least a few surprises too. It doesn’t matter where you get your game on, from PS5 to Nintendo Switch… Continue reading Best Gaming Headsets Under $50
Strip Mining Made KY Flooding Worse, Experts Say
“That is what causes these flash floods.” Hard Water Two former mining regulators want an investigation into just how badly strip mining impacted the recent, deadly Eastern Kentucky floods. On Monday, KY newspaper Courier Journal reported that both Jack Spadaro, a former top federal mine-safety engineer and lawyer, as well as Davie Randsell, a retired state… Continue reading Strip Mining Made KY Flooding Worse, Experts Say
Teen Accused of Using Bitcoin to Pay for Bomb Threat at His High School
Christ, that’s dark. Charged It A 17-year-old high school student was arrested Thursday following a blockchain saga that involved both blackmail and bomb threats. Yesterday, local Wisconsin news site Fox47 said the teen used Bitcoin to pay for multiple bomb threats made to Vel Phillips Memorial High School during the week of February 28. The… Continue reading Teen Accused of Using Bitcoin to Pay for Bomb Threat at His High School
Martin Shkreli Dumps Huge Stake in His New Crypto, Causing It to Crash
“This is the most shocking thing since Squid Game token.” Pump and Dump It really looks like the scam master is back at it again. Martin Shkreli — the notorious “Pharma Bro” who was just released from prison in May after being sentenced to seven years because of securities fraud — just dumped a massive… Continue reading Martin Shkreli Dumps Huge Stake in His New Crypto, Causing It to Crash
Lazy Scientists Botching Research With Machine Learning They Don’t Understand
Machine learning systems have become increasingly popular in the world of scientific research, and it’s easy to understand why. The algorithms — designed to examine complex, wide-ranging datasets for patterns that could predict future outcomes — can save a great deal of person-hours, and many hope they’ll even be able to find patterns that humans,… Continue reading Lazy Scientists Botching Research With Machine Learning They Don’t Understand
OnlyFans Accused of Paying Bribes to Put Enemies on Terrorist Watchlist
If the words “OnlyFans terrorist watchlist” sound jarring together, you’re not alone. Though it may seem stranger than fiction, a lawsuit filed in California indeed mashes all those words together — and the actresses making the allegations are royally pissed about it all. “When I heard that my content may be listed on the terror watch… Continue reading OnlyFans Accused of Paying Bribes to Put Enemies on Terrorist Watchlist