In a hypothetical future where autonomous cars trundle up and down our busy roads, traffic lights might have a fourth color installed, one added for the benefit of those self-driving vehicles. Researchers at North Carolina State University are proposing an additional white traffic light that would signal to drivers autonomous vehicles (AVs) are managing the […]
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The global collaboration that delivered us not one but two pictures of supermassive black holes has now peered into one of the brightest lights in the Universe. The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), a telescope array comprising radio antennae around the world, studied a distant quasar named NRAO 530, whose light has traveled for 7.5 billion […]
Texas forever! Friday Night Lights stole viewers’ hearts for five seasons on NBC — and the cast has just as much love for the series as their fans do. The series was inspired by H.G. Bissinger’s nonfiction book, which was later adapted into the 2004 film of the same name. From 2006 to 2011, the […]
KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) – After receiving a lot of calls and emails concerning lights at Long Branch Park, the City of Killeen announced plans to upgrade the 35-year-old, dysfunctional lights for daily use of the tennis and basketball courts. Executive Director of Recreation Services, Kelly Snook, said residents mostly use the courts before or after […]
Princess Charlene and her eight-year-old children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella led the celebration by beginning the traditional boat-burning ritual to commemorate Monaco’s patron saint St. Devote. The royals also greeted members of the public as they attended a chapel service before the boat burning took place. Princess Charlene and her royal twins of Monaco, […]
Walmart has rolled out a new look at five flagship stores, including its big-box store in Teterboro, NJ. The remodeled stores have brighter lighting, mannequins and roomier aisles. Melissa Repko | CNBC As Walmart‘s low-priced groceries attract shoppers, the retailer is rolling out a fresh strategy aimed at wooing them into other aisles: stores with […]
Drivers need to be more cautious and aware when driving during foggy and rainy conditions, as visibility is impaired. With the recent bout of wintry conditions, officials are now issuing warnings as motorists deal with cold and foggy weather. Experts at Nationwide Vehicle Contracts have put together a list of tips for driving during different weather conditions and Mark Smith, […]
If seeing the Northern Lights is on your travel bucket list, you’ll doubtless be intrigued by Hurtigruten’s Northern Lights Promise, applicable to its cruises along the scenic Norwegian coast during the ‘auroral season’ (September 26 –March 31). Guests who sail on select Hurtigruten Norway itineraries lasting 11 days or longer are promised this: if the […]
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Lizzo lights up The Listening Club
Everyone should listen to Lizzo. Such is her importance as an artist, according to this month’s The Listening Club host, Kathrine Warren. The Wilkinson Public Library program takes place at 6 p.m. at Telluride Music Co. Attendees are encouraged to sign up so library staff can order enough pizza. The monthly program got its start […]
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Can Ukraine keep the lights on?
Zelenskyy has called the Russian attacks on infrastructure “energy terrorism” and vowed the assault won’t change the course of the war. “The very fact that Russia is resorting to energy terrorism shows the weakness of our enemy,” he said. “They cannot beat Ukraine on the battlefield, so they try to break our people this way.” […]