Dangerous winter storm knocks out power for millions in Texas
More than 4.3 million households were without power after a severe winter storm hit Texas. The frigid temperatures froze power lines and water pipes. Snow and ice cover the roadways. Rolling power blackouts will be used to balance the huge demand for heat. Some homes are using fuel generators for power, but slick roads make…
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Australians face worst flooding in almost half a century
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as the rains in Australia keep pouring down. Torrential rains have swept away houses, roads, and livestock. Images of the damage…
What’s an NFT and why are people buying them?
NFT stands for "non-fungible token.” It’s a digital work of art, like music, video clips, or a meme. People pay a lot of money to own the original code. Why?…
NASA rover, Perseverance, touches down safely on Mars
After 203 days and 293 million miles, NASA’s latest Mars rover landed safely on the Red Planet. After the usual “seven minutes of terror,” the rover became the fifth vehicle…
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