Scientists Turn Plastic Bottles and Crop Waste Into Protein-Rich 3D-Printed Cookies
A Cookie With a Very Unusual Origin Story Chemical engineers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are developing a NASA-backed process that turns toxic plastic into something surprisingly edible — and possibly even delicious. The result is a 3D-printed, protein-rich cookie called µBites (pronounced “microbites”), and…
Judge Upholds Karmelo Anthony Murder Conviction, Defense Vows to Fight On
Conviction Stands After Retrial Bid Fails A Texas judge denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony on Saturday in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet — a killing that drew national attention and led to harassment of the…
Chinese Robots Smash Human Records at Beijing’s Humanoid Games Amid US-China Tech War
A New Kind of Record-Breaker Chinese humanoid robots broke records set by humans — including beating Usain Bolt’s 100-meter sprint world record — on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday, August 22. The Beijing-based X-Humanoid robot crossed…
US and Canada Plunge Into Trade War as 50% Tariffs Take Hold
A Deal That Never Was It was a dramatic reversal. As recently as Tuesday, President Donald Trump had paused the tariffs for three days, posting on social media that the two sides “have a DEAL!” Then, in a matter of hours, everything fell apart. Over…
Bodycam Scandal and School Mold Crisis Rock Arkansas Communities This Week
Officer Caught on Camera Pressing Gun to Unarmed Man’s Head A Little Rock police officer has been relieved of duty pending an internal investigation after video showed him holding a gun to the head of an unarmed man during an arrest — an incident that…
France Pledges Missiles to Ukraine After Deadly Shopping Mall Drone Strike
A City in Mourning, a War Escalating On August 21, Russian armed forces launched a long-range drone that struck the shopping centre “Soniachna Gallereia” (Sun Gallery) in Kryvyi Rih, in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region. Approximately 30 minutes later, a second drone struck the same mall. Zelensky…
New Restaurant Opens as Beloved Local Farm Owner Faces Assault Charges
A Fresh Start on Broadway — and a Legal Storm at Deep Pond The South Shore’s local food and farm scene is making headlines for two very different reasons this summer. In Raynham, a new upscale eatery has taken over a well-known address, giving diners…
Hong Kong Convicts Two Activists Who Lit Candles for Tiananmen’s Dead
Two Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have been convicted of inciting subversion for organizing annual vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The convictions came under Hong Kong’s National Security Law, which China imposed in 2020 and effectively banned such gatherings. The two activists now face up to 10 years in prison for their role in keeping the memorials alive.
Argentina’s Paredes Handed Historic Ban After World Cup Final Brawl With Spain
FIFA has handed out suspensions and fines to five individuals following a brawl at the World Cup final. Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes received the harshest punishment, a 10-match ban and $90,000 fine that will keep him out of Argentina’s national team for roughly a year. Two Argentine teammates, an Argentine coach, and a Spanish player also received lighter sanctions.
History, Speed, and Controversy as IndyCar Roars Through the Heart of Washington
Washington DC is hosting its first-ever IndyCar race this weekend as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations. Top drivers, including Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, will compete in 147 laps around a 1.66-mile street course near the National Mall at speeds reaching 180 mph. Some preservationists have raised concerns that race vibrations could damage artwork and historic buildings in the area.
