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☆ Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers would give China's growing navy new reach, and researchers say it's working on the reactor to power one
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Satellite images and Chinese documents point to work on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. AdvertisementResearchers say they found evidence that China has built a prototype nuclear reactor to power a large warship, like an aircraft carrier. "They know that this is the hallmark of technology for propulsion on aircraft carriers." AdvertisementThe first American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was USS Enterprise, commissioned in 1961. Pu Haiyang/Xinhua via Getty ImagesA nuclear-powered aircraft carrier would extend China's naval reach.

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☆ I’m a neuroscientist who taught rats to drive − their joy suggests how anticipating fun can enrich human life
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Analysis Kelly Lambert | The Conversation | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

After we published our research, the story of driving rats went viral in the media. The tale of rat tailsIt wasn’t just the effects of anticipation on rat behavior that caught our attention. While it’s vital to study negative emotions such as fear and stress, positive experiences also shape the brain in significant ways. As animals – human or otherwise – navigate the unpredictability of life, anticipating positive experiences helps drive a persistence to keep searching for life’s rewards. That’s a lesson my lab rats have taught me well.

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☆ Trump taps former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Zoë Richards | Zoë Richards Is A Politics Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday selected former Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to oversee the Environmental Protection Agency in his administration. In a statement announcing the appointment, Trump described the former four-term House Republican from Long Island as "a true fighter for America First policies." We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water," Zeldin said in a statement on X. The New York Post first reported Zeldin's appointment — Trump's second Cabinet pick for his second term in office. Zeldin was heralded by Republicans for an unexpectedly close race for New York governor in 2022, when he lost to Democrat Kathy Hochul 53.1% to 46.7%.

Persons: Donald Trump, Lee Zeldin, Trump, Zeldin, Trump’s, — Trump's, Susie Wiles, Tom Homan, Joe Biden, Kathy Hochul, Sean Patrick Maloney Organizations: Environmental Protection Agency, Republican, America, Trump’s Cabinet, New York Post, White, Republicans, New York, Democratic Congressional Locations: New York, Long, United States, Paris

A brand-new Disney cruise ship rushed to the aid of a catamaran taking on water in the Atlantic on Sunday and plucked four people to safety, authorities said. The Disney Treasure responded, saying it was 80 miles from Serenity, before heading to the catamaran and arriving between 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m., according to the Coast Guard. A life boat from the cruise ship Treasure heads toward a disabled Catamaran. It appeared Disney Treasure was only recently constructed and headed to its future home in Port Canaveral, Florida, when she was unexpectedly called to duty. The Disney Treasure "journeys across the Atlantic Ocean ... in preparation for its inaugural season this December," according to a Disney blog posting on Friday.

Persons: Christine Bills, Thomas, Meyer Werft Organizations: Disney, Coast Guard, U.S . Coast Guard, NBC News, U.S . Virgin Locations: Bermuda, Elizabeth City , North Carolina, U.S, Port Canaveral , Florida, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, St, U.S . Virgin Islands, Bahamas

SKIP AHEAD Best eco-friendly laundry detergents | How to shop for eco-friendly laundry detergent | Why trust NBC Select? How I picked the best eco-friendly laundry detergentsTo highlight the best eco-friendly laundry detergents, I spoke with cleaning and laundry experts. The best eco-friendly laundry detergentsWith expert guidance in mind, this list includes eco-friendly laundry detergents that meet the EPA’s Safer Choice Standard, earned the EWG Verified mark or both. How to shop for eco-friendly laundry detergentShopping for eco-friendly laundry detergent involves many of the same considerations you’ll want to make when purchasing any type of laundry detergent. Though any ecolabel is a good option, experts primarily recommend looking for the following two when shopping for eco-friendly laundry detergent.

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KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban will attend a U.N. climate conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the country’s national environment agency said Sunday. Matiul Haq Khalis, the agency’s head, said the delegation would use the conference to strengthen cooperation with the international community on environmental protection and climate change, share Afghanistan’s needs regarding access to existing financial mechanisms related to climate change, and discuss adaptation and mitigation efforts. Experts told The Associated Press that climate change has led to numerous and negative impacts on Afghanistan, creating serious challenges because of the country’s geographical location and weak climate policies. Professor Abid Arabzai, from Kabul University, said the climate conference would help to secure international assistance and funding to address Afghanistan’s climate challenges. “Afghanistan can clarify its climate actions and commitments to the global community, enhancing its international reputation,” Arabzai said.

Persons: Matiul Haq Khalis, ”, Hayatullah Mashwani, Abid Arabzai, ” Arabzai Organizations: Environmental Protection Agency, Associated Press, Kabul University Locations: KABUL, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Baku, Kabul

☆ Buying a home is expensive. What about ordering one for delivery?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Manufactured housing, sometimes called mobile homes, are homes made in a factory rather than constructed on site, and they have been surging in popularity this year amid America’s housing crisis. Instead, they’re turning to the internet for lower-cost options, whether a pop-up foldable house kit, a tiny home or a traditional mobile home. Amazon is not the first major retailer to sell manufactured homes. More than 100 years ago, American retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co began selling kit homes from its catalog, with some for under $1,000. A 2023 Urban Institute paper argued that mobile homes were “uniquely vulnerable” to natural disasters compared to other housing.

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☆ Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Story The Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

The project at Leshan is dubbed the Longwei, or Dragon Might, Project and is also referred to as the Nuclear Power Development Project in documents. This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows the Nuclear Power Institute of China's Site No. The site is under the control of the Nuclear Power Institute of China, a subsidiary of the China National Nuclear Corporation, which is tasked with reactor engineering research and testing. The research does not, however, provide clues as to when a Chinese nuclear-powered carrier could be built and become operational, she said. Matthew Funaiole, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ China Power Project, said he doubts China’s next carrier will be nuclear-powered.

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☆ Trump taps Lee Zeldin as EPA chief, Rep. Elise Stefanik for UN ambassador
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts as former U.S. Representative Lee Zeldin speaks at a rally ahead of the New Hampshire primary election in Concord, New Hampshire, U.S. January 19, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz | ReutersPresident-elect Donald Trump said Monday that he would appoint former Rep. Lee Zeldin as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and current Rep. Elise Stefanik as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The executive director of the Sierra Club, a leading environmental group, blasted Trump's selection of Zeldin for the EPA post. "Our lives, our livelihoods, and our collective future cannot afford Lee Zeldin – or anyone who seeks to carry out a mission antithetical to the EPA's mission." Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., speaks at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Persons: Donald Trump, Lee Zeldin, Elizabeth Frantz, Elise Stefanik, Trump, Trump's, Zeldin, Kathy Hochul, Donald, Ben Jealous, Lee Zeldin –, Bill Clark Organizations: U.S, Republican, New, Reuters, Environmental Protection Agency, United Nations, America, Trump's Cabinet, Gov, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, Republican National Convention, CQ, Inc, Getty Locations: New Hampshire, Concord , New Hampshire, U.S, New York, Milwaukee

☆ Credit card debt among retirees jumps — 'It's alarming,' researcher says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Retirees' debt was rising before the pandemicRising debt levels were a problem for older Americans even before pandemic-era inflation. The typical family with heads age 75 and older had $1,700 of credit card debt in 2022, EBRI said in the August report. Those with heads age 65 to 74 had $3,500 of credit card debt, it said. Meanwhile, any spending cuts should be applied to reduce credit card debt, McClanahan explains. Boost income Retirees can also consider going back to work at least part time to earn more income, McClanahan said.

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☆ White House races to dole out funding from key legislation before Trump takes office
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Arlette Saenz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The White House is racing to dole out remaining funds appropriated from key legislation President Joe Biden signed before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in 10 weeks. The implementation efforts reflect one slice of how the Biden administration is working to shore up key initiatives as the second Trump presidency approaches. Speaking to reporters on Monday, the first official day at COP29, Podesta said the Biden administration is “fully committed” to obligating outstanding funding under Biden’s climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act. About $103 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funding, which makes up 92% of the law’s total, has been announced as of late October. While Trump has criticized the CHIPS legislation as “so bad,” it has enjoyed bipartisan support because the plans could create jobs and infuse money into local communities.

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CNN —Dangerous wildfires are burning on the East and West coasts Monday, with firefighters in New York and New Jersey working to contain a deadly blaze spurred by an ongoing, historic drought – while strong winds in Southern California could fan a destructive fire in Ventura County. Nearly 600 wildfires have burned nearly 7,000 acres in New Jersey and New York since October 1, according to officials. Most of the fires were in New Jersey, where the state’s Forest Fire Service has responded to 537 wildfires. “We were fortunate that the fire started at 9 o’clock in the morning, with daylight,” said Jim Fryhoff, the sheriff of Ventura County. Agricultural officials assessing the impact on farmland planted with avocados, citrus, and berries have estimated the damage at $2.4 million, the Ventura County Star reported.

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☆ Siberia: Why mysterious craters exploded in the Russian Arctic permafrost, according to scientists
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Laura Paddison | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Their findings, set out in a study published last month, suggest it’s a mix of human-caused climate change and the region’s unusual geology. Graphic shows the process by which warming temperatures and the region's unique geography can lead to explosive craters, according to new research. Vladimir Pushkare/Russian Centre of Arctic Exploration/AFP/Getty ImagesWhat most scientists do agree on, however, is that climate change is playing a role, and may lead to an increase in these explosive craters in the future. As climate change accelerates, he added, it may lead to more permafrost degradation, powerful gas blowouts and new craters. Not only are the craters affected by climate change, they also contribute to it.

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☆ Bleeding and in pain, a woman endures a harrowing wait for miscarriage care due to Georgia’s restrictive abortion law
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

In an instant, the impacts of her state’s restrictive laws on abortion care became clear: Had Bell been bleeding from a car accident or a burst appendix, doctors could help her right away. But because she was having a miscarriage in a hospital in Georgia, surgery had to wait. Several others restrict it to certain points in pregnancy, including Georgia, which limits abortion to the first six weeks of pregnancy. Bell’s pregnancy was at 18 weeks — too early for her fetus to survive outside the womb but well past Georgia’s limit. Doctors told Bell she’d have to wait, unless her condition grew worse: Georgia makes people wait 24 hours before they can have an abortion except in medical emergencies.

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☆ Hattie DeBardelaben: Federal officials release documents on civil rights cold case
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Faith Karimi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —Mary DeBardelaben once made a promise to her grandmother’s portrait hanging on the sage green wall in her living room. Over the years, Mary DeBardelaben reached out to an organization that documented civil rights abuses in the Jim Crow era but without much success. It was stuffed with 69 pages of federal documents detailing Hattie DeBardelaben’s final moments. Mary DeBardelaben keeps a binder of everything she's learned about her grandmother, including this March 1945 newspaper story about her killing. As in the other photos, Hattie DeBardelaben stares at the camera without any hint of a smile.

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☆ Climate Action 15: 2024's Leading Innovators for a Sustainable Future
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Editor's note: Business Insider's reporters and editors nominated leaders based on insights from past Climate Action honorees, expert sources, and reader submissions. Courtesy of Jayson RicamaraSaudi Arabia, with its hot desert climate and little fresh water, is one of the most difficult farming environments. AdvertisementIyris in October also launched a sustainable-farming pilot in Saudi Arabia with chemical and plastic manufacturers as well as companies including Red Sea Global, a luxury tourism developer. A UN climate panel estimated that harnessing wave energy could supply 20% more electricity than the world produced in 2022. The US is trying to shore up its own mining and manufacturing base to curb China's power, including in battery recycling.

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An 18-year-old New York state employee was killed while battling a wildfire in Orange County's Sterling Forest Saturday. Dariel Vasquez, an aid working for the New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Department, was helping mitigate the forest fire when he was killed, New York State Police said in a statement. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of one of our New York State Parks employees while responding to a wildfire in Orange County yesterday," Gov. In Massachusetts, a brush fire is burning in Lynn Woods Reservation, a forest park in Essex County. "Falling trees, air quality, and the threat of additional fires continue to pose significant dangers to the public," the city said.

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“It’s not a question of a price tag. There is no price tag,” the president-elect told Welker. On Sunday, Barrasso dodged questions about whether there should be limits to how much Trump can spend on his deportation plan. “I agree there’s no price tag on protecting the safety and security of our country and our citizens. “Well, since President Trump hasn’t actually made any nominations yet along those lines, I’m not going to comment on any one individual,” the senator said.

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☆ Tens of thousands of Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Ap-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

It took days for officials to mobilize the thousands of police reinforcements and soldiers that the regional government asked central authorities to send in. In Spain, regional governments are charged with handling civil protection and can ask the national government in Madrid, led by the Socialists, for extra resources. A woman consoles a man in Paiporta, Valencia, Spain, on Tuesday. Emilio Morenatti / APMazón has defended his handling of the crisis saying that its magnitude was unforeseeable and that his administration didn’t receive sufficient warnings from central authorities. We want them to resign!”A man stands among flooded cars piled up in Valencia, Spain, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

Persons: Carlos Mazón, “ Mazón, Mazón, Emilio Morenatti, Sara Sánchez Gurillo, Candido Molina Pulgarín, “, ” Sánchez, Manu Fernandez, ” Organizations: Police, À, Popular Party, Socialists, Socialist, AP Locations: Valencia, Valencia’s, Mazón, Spain, Madrid, Paiporta, Cheste

☆ Art Garfunkel recalls emotional reunion with Paul Simon ‘to make amends’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon are building a bridge over the troubled water of their fractured relationship. “I cried when he told me how much I had hurt him,” Garfunkel recalled, without specifying which interview Simon was referring to. “Looking back, I guess I wanted to shake up the nice guy image of Simon & Garfunkel. I was a fool!”Known in their heyday as Simon & Garfunkel, the musicians were one of the most prolific musical acts of the 1960s, with songs including “America,” “Mrs. Garfunkel said their recent reunion went so well that they have made plans to meet again, whether or not that involves playing any music together.

Persons: Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Simon, “, ” Garfunkel, ”, Robinson ”, haven’t, Mike Nichols, it’s Organizations: CNN, Sunday Times, America Locations: Queens

☆ Scarborough Shoal: China maps out baseline claims over a contested South China Sea shoal with the Philippines
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Story Ap | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims. Both China and the Philippines claim Scarborough Shoal and other outcroppings in the South China Sea. The statement added that one of the laws signed by Marcos, the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, violates China’s sovereignty in the South China Sea. This photo taken on February 15, 2024, shows an aerial view of over Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. China stakes claim to almost the entirety of the South China Sea.

Persons: Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Marcos, Sta Rosa Organizations: Foreign Ministry, Scarborough, Philippine, Ministry, United, Philippine Maritime, Getty Locations: China, South China, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, Philippine, Luzon, Beijing, United Nations, AFP, Vietnam, Asia

☆ Blurred vision, shortness of breath, massive bills: Residents near a Georgia chemical plant fire say they’re suffering a month later
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Holly Yan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

Conyers residents Kisha and Akeno Reid say they have suffered ongoing symptoms since the BioLab fire more than a month ago. Rockdale County issued a shelter-in-place advisory for 90,000 residents, and about 17,000 residents had to evacuate. Peter Zay/Anadolu/Getty Images/FileAbout 15,000 students from Rockdale County Public Schools couldn’t go to school for three weeks and had to learn remotely. The announcement came the same day Rockdale County lifted its nightly shelter-in-place advisory, which lasted for weeks. “The damage is already done.”Like other residents, Smith worries about her property value plummeting and possible long-term hazards to her family.

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☆ We asked Americans what they’d heard about Trump and Harris throughout the campaign. Here’s what they told us
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Ariel Edwards-Levy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Georgetown University, University of Michigan and s3mc.orgGeorgetown University, University of Michigan and s3mc.orgWhat also stands out in the charts over time is the lack of a sustained narrative about either candidate. On average, over the 20 weeks The Breakthrough survey was fielded this year, roughly 76% of US adults said weekly they’d heard at least some news about Trump. In the 15 full weeks of data following Harris’ entry into the race, a slightly smaller share – about 71% on average – said they’d heard something about her. Sentiments expressed by political independents when talking about the news surrounding Trump were negative throughout the campaign. Their sentiment when discussing what they’d heard about Harris, which was close to neutral at the start of her candidacy, declined modestly throughout the fall, undercutting her advantage over Trump on that metric.

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☆ I moved my family to Puerto Rico for a job. They were miserable — and we returned to Pennsylvania after just a year.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Juan Cruz Jr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

I moved my family to Puerto Rico for my job — we were excited about the warm weather and beaches. Once we moved, we struggled to adjust and we felt a lot of loneliness being far from family. AdvertisementIn 2015, the opportunity to move from Pennsylvania to Puerto Rico presented itself by way of a job offer with a med-tech company. AdvertisementReally, living in Puerto Rico was a lonely experience for all of us. AdvertisementAfter about a year of stress and tension, we returned to the StatesWe lasted in Puerto Rico for about a year until my family and our belongings headed back to Pennsylvania.

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☆ Two-time shark attack survivor in Florida says he can’t wait to surf again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-10 | by ( Dawn Sawyer | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“I kind of paddled down into the shark pit and had a moment, and I was just sitting there,” he said. Borrego is known around the world for his research on sharks and his treatment of shark attack victims. “Every one of the boys has been bit,” Cole explained. “You’re gonna put yourself in danger.”Cole’s advice to surfers who would prefer to forgo shark incidents is simple: “Surf beaches. “I’m not gonna … Everything’s fine.”According to the Florida Museum, surfers and those participating in board sports accounted for 42% of shark attack incidents in 2023.

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