Arizona

Join the Spectacular Observe the Moon Night on Oct. 21

TL/DR - NASA’s International Observe the Moon Night will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21 and residents of Fountain Hills can participate in local events. The Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association is inviting the public to join them in observing celestial bodies, including the moon, Saturn, and Jupiter. The event will include a laser-guided tour of…
North Carolina

Urgent I-40 Repairs: Expect Diversions Until Thanksgiving in Buncombe

TL/DR - The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will shut down a lane of I-40 for repairs, with a full-time lane closure starting Monday. The closure is expected to last until the week of Thanksgiving, weather permitting, and will involve a shift of traffic several feet to the right. Residents have been advised to plan for delays…
Politics

Political risk threatens US energy policy

TL/DR - Kevin McCarthy, the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, was voted out of office, marking a first in US history, amidst critical times for energy policy. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes the investment in low-carbon technologies, however, Republicans in Congress aim to repeal many of its key provisions. In…
Health & Wellness

California Health Workers to Earn $25 Minimum Wage: Major Boost

TL/DR - California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation raising the minimum wage for healthcare workers in the state to $25 an hour. The law will benefit about 469,000 employees statewide starting from next year, with wages gradually increasing over the next decade. The move comes after labor unions and healthcare employers reached an…