The U.S. military is tracking a mysterious high-altitude balloon that flew over American soil, but its origin is unknown. It does not pose a military or physical threat to people on the ground, nor does it pose a risk to civil aviation over Hawaii. The object is slowly moving toward Mexico and the U.S. military could still shoot it down if it nears land, but they have not taken any action yet.
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The Supreme Court has ruled that lawsuits brought by municipalities against major oil companies can move forward in state courts, allowing environmental advocates to hold the companies accountable for the effects of climate change. The ruling is a blow to the oil companies, who had been trying to avoid trials in state courts, and is a major setback for them. The outcome of the trials remains to be seen.
A new study has revealed that dozens of species of coastal invertebrate organisms have been able to survive and reproduce on plastic garbage floating in the ocean. The research team found that coastal species were thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and their findings suggest plastic pollution in the ocean might be enabling the creation of new floating ecosystems. The study has implications for the conservation of coastal species, as well as the management of plastic pollution in the ocean.
On Friday night in Honolulu, Hawaii, a physical altercation at a cockfight escalated to a shooting, resulting in two deaths and three non-life-threatening injuries. The Honolulu Police Department is searching for a suspect believed to be in his 20s and are asking anyone with information to contact them. They are working to identify the suspect and bring justice to the victims and their families.
A 58-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition Sunday morning after being bitten by a shark while surfing off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii. Surfers nearby had already applied a tourniquet to the victim's wound before EMS and the Honolulu Fire Department arrived to administer life-saving treatment. Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources advises people to be aware of their surroundings while in the ocean and to avoid swimming or surfing near schools of fish.
Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel and pioneer in the semiconductor industry, has passed away at the age of 94. He is best known for his 1965 prediction, now known as “Moore’s Law”, which predicted a steady rise in computing power for decades. His prediction was proven true, and Intel’s processors are now found in most of the world’s personal computers. Moore’s legacy will live on in the form of his prediction, which will continue to benefit Intel and the semiconductor industry.
President Biden announced the establishment of two new national monuments in Nevada and Texas, as well as the creation of a marine sanctuary in U.S. waters near the Pacific Remote Islands southwest of Hawaii. The move will bring more than half a million federal acres under a new set of protections. At the White House Conservation in Action Summit, Biden emphasized the need to preserve these natural wonders for future generations, calling it a "birthright to pass down from generation to generation." The announcement comes despite Biden's approval of a controversial fossil fuel drilling project in the Alaskan Arctic.
President Joe Biden has designated the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Southern Nevada as a national monument, protecting 506,000 acres of Nevada's Spirit Mountain and the surrounding desert. This is a major victory for the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, who have been advocating for the site for three decades, and is part of Biden's larger effort to protect the environment. The monument is one of the largest tracts of land to come under federal protection so far during Biden's presidency.