Columbus, OH

Tesla's second generation 4680 battery in the Cybertruck has been taken apart to reveal many improvements over the first generation that used to be installed as a structural battery pack in the Model Y. The Model Y's 4680 battery cell has 244 Wh/kg energy density, which is actually lower than...

First Cybertruck 4680 battery teardown shows how Tesla managed to increase its energy density

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Herbie J Pilato

In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

After successfully proving that the ACBP protein, which was discovered over four decades ago, can be used to cure anorexia in mice, scientists are now ready to try and cure this complex illness in humans using the same method. Statistics reveal that about 1 percent of women and five times fewer men suffer from anorexia.

Simple yet effective treatment for anorexia proposed as trials with mice declared a success

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Taunton, MA

Dianna Carney

A nostalgic 1960s drive-in restaurant in Massachusetts has announced that it will be hosting free movies for the community to enjoy throughout the warmer months! From June until September, the Star Drive-In will be bringing back its "Movies Under The Stars" event, which hosts free movies from all different genres. From fun date night flicks to exciting family-friendly blockbusters, there's sure to be something for everyone!

Taunton Drive-In To Host Free “Movies Under the Stars” During August

AMD appears to want to mitigate some of the negative performance reviews of its recent Ryzen 9000 CPUs, if a recent leak from @g01d3nm4ng0 on X is to be believed. According to the prolific PC hardware leaker, AMD plans to release AGESA 1.2.0.1a Patch A with changes to the CPU TDPs for both the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (read our 9600X review here) and Ryzen 7 9700X.

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X leak tips double-digit performance improvements thanks to new 105 W TDP firmware patch

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

While the Acura ZDX uses the GM Ultium platform, the Performance EV Concept is going to enter production based on an EV platform developed by Honda. Production is set to start next year, when this vehicle will become one of the first models to be manufactured at Honda's EV hub in Ohio.

Honda selects OH, USA as place to produce new Acura EV that we know literally nothing about

The Anker SOLIX C300 portable power station is now available to pre-order. Arriving alongside the SOLIX C300 DC, this version features several upgrades. For example, the outputs of the C300 include 330W AC outlets, three for the variant for the US and Canada, and two for users in the UK, the EU and Australia.

Anker reveals new SOLIX C300 portable power station with AC outlets

Tesla has ranked the US states with the cheapest Model Y and Model 3 vehicles when accounting for all the stackable federal and state incentives available there, as well as the estimated gas savings. From Colorado to New York, the Model Y can be had for anything between $14,990 to...

Tesla ranks cheapest Model Y and Model 3 with state incentives

Anker appears to be working on a new 10-in-1 USB-C Docking Station. Details of the latest model, with identifier A8376, have been shared on Reddit by reliable source u/joshuadwx. The accessory seems similar to the 675 USB-C Docking Station (12-in-1, Monitor Stand, Wireless) launched in early 2023. The 10-in-1 USB-C...

New Anker 10-in-1 USB-C Docking Station rumored to be on the way

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Apache Junction, AZ

Suzy Jacobson Cherry

When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

On August the 6th of 2024, one of the largest personal data sets ever leaked hit a dark web forum called Breachforums, free for anybody to download and use. Some 2.7 billion records were contained in the file, which was posted by a user with the handle Fenice. The records consist of key bits of personal information, such as addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers, among other things. The breach reportedly affects people in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.

Extreme data breach may affect over 2 billion people

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Tesla Cybertruck's range while towing 11,000 pounds gets almost doubled by Chevy Silverado EV towing the same load, as revealed by real life test

Ever since the contentious Tesla Cybertruck reached consumers' hands, it has been subject to a wide range of tests and trials. One such notable test was...

Tesla Cybertruck's range while towing 11,000 pounds gets almost doubled by Chevy Silverado EV towing the same load, as revealed by real life test

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