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Freire Charter School runs renewable energy competition
Freire Charter School is hosting a hands-on competition that pushes students to apply renewable energy concepts in an energy lab setting.
UK defence officials review whether Epstein used RAF bases
The UK Ministry of Defence launched a review of records and emails to determine whether convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein used RAF military bases during visits to the United Kingdom.
eBay to cut about 800 jobs
eBay said it plans to cut roughly 800 jobs, about 6% of its workforce. The online retailer employs more than 12,000 people.
Damar Hamlin co-hosts heart health event in Center City
NFL player Damar Hamlin partnered with Abbott HeartMates to recognize people living with heart conditions, and the caregivers who support them, with encouragement and hope.
Nonprofit initiative focuses on feeding children through community support
Mark Wainwright says his local nonprofit is making a difference with “It Takes A Village To Feed One Child,” emphasizing community support to help feed children.
Afghanistan and Pakistan trade claims after cross-border attack
The Taliban says Afghanistan launched a retaliatory attack on Pakistan. Pakistan says it is responding to what it calls unprovoked fire, while both sides claim casualties inflicted on the other.
Virginia House Democrats push redistricting amendment as judge blocks referendum
Virginia Democrats in the U.S. House are urging voters to back a constitutional amendment to allow redistricting ahead of the midterm elections. A state judge has temporarily blocked the referendum, and the emergency injunction remains in place until March 18, after early voting is set to begin.
NYPD arrests man accused of hitting officers with snow and ice
The NYPD said it arrested a 27-year-old man accused of hitting police officers with snow and ice during a snowball fight.
Astronaut Mike Fincke identifies as crew member with medical issue on Crew-11
Astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member who experienced a medical issue during NASA’s Crew-11 mission, prompting NASA to bring the team back from the International Space Station earlier than planned.
Venezuela seeks sanctions relief and new oil investment to boost output
Venezuela’s effort to regain oil relevance is being shaped by a push for sanctions relief, renewed engagement with Washington, and a new hydrocarbons law intended to cut bureaucracy and clarify terms for foreign investors via joint ventures, licenses, and production-sharing agreements. Officials say capacity is about 1.1 million bpd and claim 1.5 million bpd is achievable this year, with PDVSA targeting 3 million bpd within five years, goals that would require major capital, technology, and infrastructure upgrades. Companies and Gulf-state investors are exploring opportunities, but political risk, corruption, red tape, and legal uncertainty could still deter investment.
Microsoft updates open-source DirectX Shader Compiler
Microsoft released a new version of its open-source DirectX Shader Compiler, adding production support for Shader Model 6.9 and improving the SPIR-V back end to better interoperate with Vulkan drivers.
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