ORA

Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Cranston Candidates Discuss Rats, Car Woes, and Police Range

In the race for mayor of Cranston, Robert Ferri and Kenneth Hopkins faced off in a lively debate. Ferri proposed a quick solution to the city's rodent problem, suggesting it could be resolved within months by heeding expert advice. He expressed concern about the rats spreading across Cranston. Hopki

reading time less than a minute
Oct 08 2024EDUCATION

College Applications: No Fee Days Are Back

For three days in mid-October, residents of Colorado can apply to any of the state's 32 public colleges and several private institutions without paying a fee. This event, known as Colorado Free Application Day, is happening for the seventh time. It's a part of Colorado Applies Month, a five-week cam

reading time less than a minute
Oct 08 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Europa Mission Halted by Storm

NASA's Europa Clipper, a spacecraft designed to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, has had its launch delayed due to a powerful hurricane headed towards Florida. The mission was originally set to launch on October 10, but Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, has forced NASA to postpone the event. H

reading time less than a minute
Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Big Rig Reaches Milestone as NASA Preps for Moon Trip

NASA's massive crawler-transporter, used to move heavy launch equipment, just hit a big mileage goal. This happened while they were moving the mobile launcher back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The mobile launcher had been tested and upgraded at the launch pad for NASA’s upcoming Artemis I

reading time less than a minute
Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

D. C. United and The Museum DC Team Up for Exciting New Merchandise

Imagine blending the spirit of a top sports team with the style of a trendy local brand. That's exactly what happened when D.C. United joined forces with The Museum DC to create a unique line of merchandise. This collaboration isn't just about selling stuff; it's about bringing together different wo

reading time less than a minute
Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Starfield’s Big Decision: To Grab or Not to Grab?

You know those big choices in games that seem small but have a big impact? In Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC, you face one of these at the end of the Exhuming the Past quest. Should you grab the final interlock or leave the dam? Let's break it down! As you journey through House Va’ruun’s homeworld

reading time less than a minute
Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

NASA Turns Off Voyager 2's Solar Wind Detector to Save Power

Imagine a spacecraft traveling so far from Earth that it takes nearly two days for a message to reach it. That's the situation with NASA's Voyager 2, which is currently over 13 billion miles away. Recently, mission engineers had to make a tough decision: they shut off one of its science instruments

reading time less than a minute
Oct 07 2024SPORTS

The Memphis Grizzlies: Ready to Roar Back in 2024-25?

Last season, the Memphis Grizzlies had a rough start with a record of 3-13 by Thanksgiving. It's like they were taking an extended nap! But now, they’re back and ready to shake up the Western Conference. In the past two seasons before 2023-24, Memphis was on the rise with 107 wins under their belt.

reading time less than a minute
Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

California's Governor Takes a New Route for AI Safety

In an unexpected turn, California Governor Gavin Newsom decided not to sign the SB 1047 bill that aimed to regulate high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) models. The governor had concerns about the bill's lack of specific safety details. Instead of approving it, he chose to collaborate with AI expe

reading time less than a minute
Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Sony's Big Turn: How Tony Vinciquerra Changed the Game

You might think that big companies like Sony Pictures Entertainment always stay on top, but things can change quickly. For a long time, SPE was struggling with losses every year. Then, Tony Vinciquerra came along and decided to do something different. He didn't try to compete with the biggest player

reading time less than a minute