Offshore ships and ports face a growing danger: cheap drones that can fly fast and easily. A new radar, called IRIS OTM at Sea, is built to spot these aircraft quickly and stop them from hurting cargo or people. The system can be set up fast, moves between land and sea smoothly, and works even
Florida’s roads often feel like a free-for-all, especially when it comes to newer modes of transport. E-bikes and scooters are popping up everywhere, but many riders seem to forget a basic rule: direction matters. Whether on sidewalks or streets, moving against traffic is a recipe for danger. Driver
Florida voters will face a new set of congressional districts this November after the state Supreme Court chose not to block Republican-drawn changes. The court decided it couldn’t interfere while a legal challenge is still moving through a lower court. That means candidates still have time to file
Florida has become the first state to take OpenAI to court, arguing that its popular AI tool, ChatGPT, poses serious risks to young users. The state filed an 83-page lawsuit, claiming the chatbot provides easy access to harmful content like self-harm guides and violent instructions, which could enda
Springsteen and Colbert have become symbols of a new kind of political chatter. Their shows mix jokes, songs, and strong opinions in a way that feels less like protest and more like a show for fans who already agree with them. The tone of their words often turns into shouting matches, as if one s
Officials found a bat carrying rabies in Irvine Regional Park last weekend. This case led to warnings about how easily the virus can spread to people. Rabies is almost always deadly once symptoms show up. But quick action after exposure can prevent illness. The virus can enter the body through smal
Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri
Florida can’t seem to catch a break from the heat, even when the skies open up. The state’s been struggling with drought, so rain is welcome—but not all at once. Heavy downpours could turn streets into rivers in some spots, while the humidity sticks around like an uninvited guest. Instead of making
Officials in Washington want to open a small quarantine station in Kenya for Americans returning from Ebola-hit parts of Central Africa. Instead of setting up the site at home, they’re looking abroad—just in case someone gets sick after possible contact with the virus. A group of U. S. public health
Florida’s latest $115 billion budget reveals how the state plans to spend money on schools and healthcare, after months of arguments between lawmakers. The final deal was struck late on a May evening, wrapping up weeks of back-and-forth negotiations. The budget sits between two earlier proposals—one
