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In 1997, Abilene collected 240 tons of waste glass for Antilley Road; Dyess Air Force Base crushed the glass at $9 a ton for two 750-foot test sectionsIn Abilene, Texas, an innovative project has integrated crushed glass from recycled bottles and jars into road construction. By blending gl...- In 2026, Texas engineers mixed 4.5 tons of waste plastic into nearly a mile of road; the recycled material replaced 8% to 10% of petroleum-based bitumenInnovative researchers are pioneering the use of recycled plastic to improve the durability of asphalt roads. By substituting a portion of ...
- Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...
- US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq decline as tech sector falls, US prepares to impose more Iran sanctionsWall Street’s S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined on Monday, dragged down by a sharp sell-off in technology and semiconductor stocks.Investors reac...
- California startup JetZero’s ‘manta ray’ plane could change air travel forever: 250-seat Z4 aims to fly 5,750 miles and use up to 50% less fuelCalifornia startup JetZero is innovating the aviation industry with a new aircraft featuring a blended-wing-body design, aimed at accommoda...
- Travelling within the US? Immigration lawyers warn Indians as migrants report airport detentionsImmigration lawyers are warning foreign nationals in the US to exercise caution while travelling on domestic flights after reports of incre...
- Trump admin pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into USThe Trump administration's latest initiative focuses on improving policies for Mexican train crews by mandating that they grasp key safety ...
- US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missionsThe FAA is proposing new rules to speed up commercial space mission approvals. These changes aim to simplify licensing by waiving environme...
- Pilot in his 20s sky-writes 'I'm bored' during 2-hour flight over northwest EnglandA young pilot spelled "I'm bored" across the sky during a routine test flight. This journey was a scheduled test run after maintenance work...
- A new ICE facility in US could speed up deportations for families and kidsThe Trump administration is establishing a new 528-bed facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, to expedite migrant deportations. This "staging a...
- Teen shot, multiple people stabbed and school buses set ablaze in NYC as Knicks NBA championship victory celebration turns violentNew York City experienced widespread chaos following the Knicks' NBA championship win, with violent crowds engaging in shootings, stabbings...
- Explosion rocks Valero refinery in Port Arthur, west-side residents ordered to shelter in place as officials monitor air qualityA powerful explosion rocked the Valero refinery in Port Arthur on Monday. A large smoke plume rose into the sky. Residents on the west side...
- Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safetyCities and states in the United States are using AI to monitor and repair ageing roads. Hawaii, San Jose and Texas are adopting cameras and...
- Dallas ICE facility shooting suspect identified? What we know about the gunman who died by suicideA shooting at a Dallas ICE facility left at least one dead and two wounded, including detainees. The suspect, a white male sniper, opened f...
- Tesla wins approval to test autonomous robotaxis in ArizonaTesla gets the green light to test its autonomous robotaxis in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Transportation approved the trial with a ...
- Texas approves plan to mandate Tesla tech for EV chargers despite oppositionThe decision by Texas - the biggest recipient of a $5 billion program meant to electrify U.S. highways - is being closely watched by other ...
- EV charging firms oppose Texas' 'premature' plan to mandate Tesla standardA group of EV charger makers and operators is pushing back against Texas' plan to mandate the inclusion of Tesla technology in charging sta...
- Texas becomes first US state to mandate Tesla's charging technologyThe announcement follow decisions by GM and Ford to add Tesla charging technology, shunning efforts by the Biden administration to make the...
- Near-collision occurs between two planes at Texas airport. This is what happenedThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting an investigation into a close call between a FedEx cargo plane and a Southwes...
- Oil prices fall nearly 3% on sluggish coronavirus recoveryBrent crude futures were down $1.18, or 2.6%, at $43.72 a barrel by 11:49 a.m. EDT (1549 GMT), heading for a 2% weekly fall.
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