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Jun 03 2024
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Beta reports full test flight of vertical takeoff prototype
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - South Burlington electric aircraft maker Beta Technology last month marked a milestone in their young company -- the first full test flight of their prototype vertical takeoff plane they hope will revolutionize the industry. “As you can see, it’s got four lift propellers in each corner and a very simple, elegant design where we’ve got the lift plus cruise,” said Beta’s
WCAX 3Apr 15 2022
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S. Carolina Prisoner Chooses Firing Squad Over Electric Chair As He Challenges Law That Forces Death Row Inmates To Pick
A South Carolina death row prisoner chose Friday to die by firing squad instead of an electric chair, after he was required by a new law to pick or the state would choose for him—but he questioned the constitutionality of either punishment.
Richard Moore, 57, wrote in a court filing he more strongly opposes electrocution, but stressed he believes he was forced “to choose between two
The GuardianJun 02 2024
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63-year-old woman hit, killed while crossing road on scooter in Fayetteville
63-year-old woman hit, killed while crossing road on scooter in Fayetteville FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Fayetteville on Saturday night. The Fayetteville Police Department said Rebecca Dunbenit, 63, was trying to cross Cliffdale Road on an electric mobility scooter when a vehicle hit her and drove away. Police said there was no evidence of what
ABC 11 WTVDJun 01 2024
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Overnight fire rips through home in Southeast DC
Firefighters had to battle a massive blaze in Southeast D.C. Saturday morning, officials say.
The flames broke out at a two-story home in the 100 block of Yuma Street, SE, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.
The house was vacant and the fire was put out with no injuries or displacements reported.
There were fallen wires that Pepco Electric had to remove.
Investigators
Fox 5 DCJun 04 2024
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I Got a First Look Into the Elemind Neurotech Headband That Wants to Help You Sleep on Demand
If you've been wishing on a star for control over your sleep quality, Elemind might have your answer. It's the latest sleep wearable, though it's different from almost all others on the market. It's a headband that uses electroencephalography sensors to read and stimulate brain waves to aid sleep. EEGs have measured brain waves for more than 100 years, so it's not new. What is new is what
CNETJun 04 2024
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Extreme weather caused more power outages in Texas
Data: Climate Central via U.S. Department of Energy; Note: Major power outages affect at least 50k customers or interrupt service of 300 megawatts or more; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/Axios Texas has experienced a rising number of extreme weather-related power outages over the last two decades, a recent analysis shows. Why it matters: The state's electric grid is under increasing strain as climate
AxiosJun 03 2024
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Ionic liquid electrolyte enables efficient CO₂ conversion to fuels and chemicals
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Converting CO into fuel and chemicals using electricity, also known as electrochemical conversion of CO , is a promising way to reduce emissions. This process allows us to use carbon captured from industries and the
Tech XploreJun 02 2024
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Caltrain service suspended June 8-9 from SJ to SF
Caltrain is suspending all train service between San Francisco and San Jose the weekend of June 8-9 to accommodate the testing of its new electric fleet. Limited capacity replacement bus service will stop at the San Jose Diridon, Palo Alto and Millbrae stations. There will be no replacement bus or train service at other stations. Buses will have limited capacity for luggage and bikes. Riders
San Jose Mercury NewsMay 30 2024
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Hoover organizations aim for economic development through free workforce training
Dr. Mittie Cannon, founder of Hoover nonprofit Power UP Inc. and a consultant with Hoover’s CRL Resources LLC., says that a recent partner project between the organizations will benefit the entire region’s economy.
This month, CRL Resources, a consulting firm that specializes in business strategy and workforce development, announced that they would be offering a free carpentry/
AL.comJun 02 2024
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Atlanta mayor declares state of emergency as water main break forces hospital to relocate patients
(CNN) — Atlanta’s mayor has declared a state of emergency following a massive water main break that left parts of the city’s downtown district without water and prompted a major hospital to transfer patients elsewhere. The significant disruption to water service in Georgia’s capital is the latest dramatic example of aging infrastructure throughout the United States, which has impacted
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