• Clean energy’s dirty secret: the trail of waste left by India’s solar power boom

    As vast solar plants multiply, so does the scrap, set to reach 19m tonnes by 2050. But disposing of the waste often falls to informal traders who risk injury when dismantling broken panelsUnder the scorching sun, a sea of solar panels gleams in the semi-arid landscape. Pavagada, 100 miles north of Bengaluru in southern India, is the world’s third-largest solar power plant, with 25m panels across a huge 50 sq km site, and a capacity of 2,050MW of clean energy.India has 11 similarly vast solar...

  • A look inside UTPB’s expanding Nursing Program

    ODESSA, TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ) - "I could not be happier with the nursing program here I absolutely love it," said one student in the RN Program at UTPB. We have shown you nursing programs at both Odessa College and Midland College so far and in this education report– UTPB’s Nursing Program is taking center stage. UTPB’s []

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    Chicago Politics Roundup: Kicking the Can In City Hall

    34th Ward Alderman Bill Conway joins the Steve Cochran Show to delve into the efficacy of using community grants to tackle the affordable housing crisis, prioritizing fiscal recovery for the city, and explore the next steps in addressing the migrant crisis. https://omny.fm/shows/steve-cochran-on

  • Elmira to look into rental properties not up to city’s municipal code

    Correction: A previous version of this article contained missing information regarding criteria for how property owners were put on a list showing violations, that information has been added. ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Elmira City Council has a new resolution for this Monday's city council meeting to discuss plans to have a public list of []

  • Los Angeles City Council looks to expand LAPD surveillance program

    The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion seeking to expand a proposed surveillance program that would give the Los Angeles Police Department real-time access to private and business' security cameras.

  • Sixers look to take care of business vs. (what’s left of the) Nets

    We made it, friends. It’s Game 82. Unlike season’s past, the final day of the regular season holds plenty of importance for your Sixers. The scenarios in the East are truly wild. The Sixers could finish anywhere from fifth to eighth, depending on how the rest of Sunday’s slate goes: But first things first, the Sixers have to win their game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Center Sunday afternoon. The Sixers come in on a seven-game win streak after beating the Orlando Magic in a pivotal matchup...

  • Arsenal 3-0 Leicester City: Women’s Super League – as it happened

    Beth Mead scored twice to keep the pressure on top two and help Arsenal gain unassailable lead over fourth-placed Man UtdMan Utd 2-2 Tottenham: Le Tissier strikes late for hosts2 min: As expected, Catley partners Williamson in the centre of defence for Arsenal. The hosts have looked very comfortable in possession so far.We’re under way at the Emirates Stadium! Continue reading

  • Arsenal 5-0 Bristol City: Women’s Super League – as it happened

    Beth Mead and Alessia Russo both scored twice as Jonas Eidevall was banished to the stands as Arsenal consolidated third place2 min: Short corner taken and only just cleared by City’s defenders. Arsenal’s backline immediately assumes possession, with Catley making a bust down the wing. City are sat deep in a back five.1 min: Both teams take the knee and we are underway at a chilly Meadow Park. It gets windy up in Herts. Arsenal immediately go on the attack. Continue reading

  • Jamie Vardy called players-only meeting to revive Leicester City’s promotion bid

    Following back-to-back Championship defeats, Jamie Vardy led an intervention to help clear the air between Leicester’s squad and reassess their promotion chances. Two weeks is a long time in footba

  • MPs call for English football’s regulator to have power to save FA Cup replays

    MPs vote in favour of progressing the Football Governance BillCalls for regulator to have scope to amend parachute paymentsMPs have called for the ­Independent Regulator for Football to have the scope to reintroduce replays to the FA Cup, amend the parachute ­payment system and to enforce an effective financial settlement between the Premier League and the EFL, as they voted in favour of progressing the Football Governance Bill.The second reading of the bill was approved without a vote after a...

  • Microsoft’s AI-Powered VASA-1 Could Enable Webcam-Free Video Calls

    Get ready for AI to make videos from just your picture. Microsoft Research recently unveiled VASA, a new AI framework demonstration capable of generating “hyper-realistic” talking faces from a single portrait and speech audio, possibly reducing the reliance on webcams. The new technology introduces a shift in video conferencing, potentially making webcams obsolete by synthesizing lifelike facial […]