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Donald Trump delivered a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters convention Thursday night in Nashville that touched on all his greatest hits. The Democrats are “evil,” the U.S. is now a “Communist state,” and Hungary’s authoritarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, is a “strong man” and “a friend of mine.” But there was one new element tailor-made for his audience of Christian broadcasters: Trump pledged to save AM radio.Is Threads a Threat to Twitter? | Future Tech“I will protect the content that is pro-God. We’re…

Intuitive Machines is preparing its Nova-C lander for takeoff, hoping that it becomes the first private mission to touchdown on the lunar surface following a a few failed attempts by others. The lander is packed with science and technology instruments for NASA, as well as some commercial payloads that have no place on the Moon. As the business of Moon landings takes off, however, money might be the only deciding factor on what touches down on that dusty surface.China's Plan to Land Astronauts on the MoonOn Wednesday at…

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink has been in more trouble with the federal government than previously known. A Reuters report published Friday says that the U.S. Department of Transportation recently fined Neuralink for violating rules governing the movement of hazardous materials. The DOT has since settled the matter, however.Did Elon Musk Regret Buying Twitter? | Walter Isaacson InterviewThe violation was reportedly unearthed via a public records request of the DOT from the advocacy group Physicians Committee…

An upcoming launch will usher in a new era of commercial payloads being dropped off to deep space destinations like the Moon. As we gain greater access to space, things are going to start getting weird.China's Plan to Land Astronauts on the MoonOn Monday, Astrobotic’s long-awaited Peregrine lunar lander will blast off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying government and commercial payloads to the Moon. The lander is packed with a host of scientific instruments from NASA, a swarm of tiny robots from Mexico, and even a…

Even if you’re not an anxious flyer, booking a plane trip can sometimes feel like rolling the dice. Will you make the tight-turnaround connecting flight? Will your carry on fit in the overhead bin? Will you end up stuck, waiting in the terminal or worse—on the tarmac? And honestly, the odds aren’t great. So far in 2023, about one in five flights have been delayed, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation. But soon, significant travel disruption could at least come with a consolation prize.You…

Tesla is quickly becoming synonymous with “recall,”a word it has familiarized itself with after reporting glitches in thousands of its vehicles over the last several years. Now adding one more to its list, Tesla’s Semi truck, which was announced six years before it was produced, is being voluntarily recalled due to brake failure issues.Tesla Investors Not Happy With Mr. Tweet's TweetsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported this is the first recall of the Semi since it was first delivered in…

Image: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images)Tesla is once again under investigation, this time for its vehicle’s seatbelts allegedly not being properly attached, meaning the belts could potentially come loose during a crash which could result in a mass recall. U.S. highway safety regulators are looking into the claims after two Tesla owners filed complaints against Tesla, saying their seatbelts weren’t hooked up correctly causing them to malfunction when force was applied.Netflix Passwords, ChatGPT Can’t Detect AI, and No More…

Ron Fodo, Ohio EPA Emergency Response, looks for signs of fish in Leslie Run creek to check for chemicals that have settled at the bottom following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.Photo: Michael Swensen (Getty Images)Ohio’s Health Department is opening clinic today to address growing health concerns from East Palestine residents after this month’s toxic train derailment.The 150-car train derailed on February 3, spilling hazardous materials including vinyl chloride. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…

Southwest’s cancellation problems were likely the result of antiquated software and phone systems, which failed to keep track of pilots, flight attendants, and passengers. Image: Kevin Dietsch (Getty Images)The hell of holiday travel was only made worse this year as reports of horror stories from Southwest Airlines passengers and workers ran the gamut from frostbite to thousands of flight cancellations to outdated software. Now, these issues, which dovetailed over the busy holiday travel season might cost the company…

Travelers search through mountains of luggage at the baggage claim at Chicago Midway International Airport on Dec. 26, 2022, in Chicago. Photo: Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times (AP)Southwest Airlines has cancelled over 2,400 flights for Tuesday, roughly 61% of its entire schedule, according to the latest figures from FlightAware. The bad news comes after Southwest cancelled over 2,900 flights on Monday, and this could be just the beginning for the airline’s woes, with several reports noting Southwest doesn’t…