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The FBI has confirmed that it is “investigating what appeared to be an ‘attempted assassination’ on former president Donald Trump” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The incident occurred on Sunday shortly [...] The post FBI Investigate Second Assassination Attempt On Donald Trump appeared first on The People's Voice.

Any parent can tell you that taking care of a newborn is far from easy, but at least this mother has some company during sleepless nights! Brooke Thomson captured the sweetest footage of her dog, Cedar, staying awake with her while she sat up with the baby. Even though it was three in the morning, this pooch had to make sure that Mom was ok. Now that’s a true best friend! In the adorable video, Brooke was cradling her newborn when, all of a sudden, the dog appeared at her side. Cedar looked a little concerned about the situation, so she came over to investigate. First, the pup gave Mom a quick sniff to see how she was doing. Then, she moved on to the baby. This sweet pooch stood staring at the infant for a long while, as if she wanted to see for herself that the child was well. Mom was so moved by the thoughtful pup! @brookethomo Through the cluster feeding nights and the early morning wake-ups, shes been there too, just awake and silently waiting by my side @Cedarandsprinkle ♬ original sound – Claire Boyer “Through the cluster feeding nights and early morning wake-ups, she’s been there too, just awake and silently waiting by my side,” Brooke wrote in her caption. This precious video has received 13 million views online! Commenters totally fell in love with this protective pooch. One person suggested that, as a female, Cedar might have some motherly instincts of her own. “Girl dogs and babies,” they wrote. “It’s just something about them, like they want to be your child’s caretaker too.” Screengrab from TikTok Another person noticed that, although the dog was clearly concerned about the newborn, Mom was the pup’s first priority. “She checked on you, Momma, then checked on the baby,” they said. “She will love you both till the end of time.” What a special connection this woman and her dog have! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post New Mom & Dog Share Sweetest Moment With Newborn At 3AM appeared first on InspireMore.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In Oakland, California, a trailblazing initiative is changing the face of renewable transportation and energy. At a former industrial site in East Oakland, 74 electric school buses serve as a symbol of the future, in which buses not only cut harmful emissions but also help to stabilize the power system. Zum, a San Francisco-based startup, envisions converting electric school bus fleets into battery systems capable of feeding energy back into the grid during peak demand periods. “Today marks the next phase in our evolution,” said Ritu Narayan, CEO and co-founder of Zum, during the official launch event for the country’s first all-electric school bus fleet. By merging clean transportation with energy storage, Narayan intends to establish Zum as both a transportation service provider and a prominent participant in the energy industry. Revolutionizing school transportation Zum already provides transportation services to several large school districts in the United States, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino. Their goal is to electrify 10,000 school buses within the next four years. This initiative aims to reduce considerable carbon emissions while improving air quality for students and communities. Narayan believes that the 74 electric buses transporting Oakland’s special-needs kids will reduce emissions by 25,000 tons, a huge step toward cleaner air and healthier communities. She points out that replacing the United States’ 500,000 diesel school buses with electric alternatives could save an estimated 8.4 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year. However, the shift to electric is not without bumps in the road. Electric school buses cost two to three times more than diesel buses. Federal, state, and utility incentives have helped to offset some of these expenses, but just under two percent of the national school bus fleet has gone electric as of mid-2024. This is where vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology can make a significant difference. Vehicle-to-grid tech: powering more than just the roads V2G technology enables electric vehicles to not only consume power but also return unused energy to the grid during peak demand periods. School buses are ideal for this because they spend the majority of their time parked after finishing their morning and afternoon runs. During downtime, they can charge using cheaper, off-peak power, primarily from California’s surplus solar energy, and then discharge electricity when the grid is overloaded in the late afternoon and evening. According to the California Energy Commission, converting all 25,000 school buses in the state to electric power may generate more than a gigawatt of electricity. Electric school buses have enormous potential, making them a significant asset not only for schools but also for the state’s energy infrastructure. PG&E, California’s largest utility, was instrumental in bringing Zum’s Oakland project to life. “PG&E was able to step up to the challenge and deliver the energy to power these buses—and we were able to do it a year early,” says Patti Poppe, PG&E’s CEO. This agreement assures that electric buses can assist in alleviating the grid during peak periods, which is an important benefit as California’s energy demand grows. Scaling V2G projects nationwide Zum’s electric bus fleet is the largest V2G project of its kind in the United States, but it is not the only one. Other states are experimenting with similar technology. Highland Electric Fleets signed the country’s largest electric school bus contract in Montgomery County, Maryland, and will deploy the first commercial-scale V2G project in Beverly, Massachusetts, in 2022. Companies such as Nuvve and Fermata Energy are launching similar schemes in Colorado, Illinois, and others. However, the main problem is to make V2G initiatives financially feasible. Utility programs and energy markets that can generate consistent profits from V2G projects are still in their early stages, making it difficult for school districts and transportation providers to forecast earnings. California’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP), which pays $2,000 per megawatt-hour during grid outages, is one such endeavor to promote V2G use. However, developing a long-term economic model around these occasional events remains challenging. That’s why PG&E and Zum are developing a pilot program to produce dynamic rates that reward school buses for charging during off-peak hours and discharging during peak hours. “We want to know exactly how much money we can make from charging to the grid,” Narayan said. Making electric buses economically viable Zum has already made tremendous progress in lowering the initial price of its electric bus services by combining many federal and state incentives. Zum’s COO and co-founder, Vivek Garg, says the company was able to “buy down the cost of this project by 50 percent” through grants and rebates. This helped Zum to earn a five-year, $11.2 million contract with the Oakland Unified School District, which offers the same cost as traditional diesel buses. A substantial chunk of the financing came from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program, which was established by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Zum won $26.5 million to buy 80 electric buses, ten of which are now part of Oakland’s fleet. The California Air Resources Board and PG&E provided further funds. Looking to the future Zum’s ambition is to spread this idea across the country, electrifying over 200 buses in the San Francisco Unified School District by 2025 and assisting Los Angeles in converting its 450 buses. As the Oakland initiative advances, it will serve as a proof-of-concept for other utilities and regulators across the United States.The post How the nation’s largest electric school bus fleet will also power the grid first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It’s reasonable to take some time to recover and reflect after a breakup before returning to the dating scene. Whether the breakup was mutual or one-sided, reentering the world of dating may be both exhilarating and intimidating. Logan Ury, the popular dating app Hinge’s Director of Relationship Science, believes there are five crucial questions you should ask yourself before dating again. These questions will help you determine whether you’re ready to move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 1. What did I learn from my last relationship? One of the most crucial steps following a breakup is to reflect on what you learned from the experience. “Breakups can offer an opportunity for personal growth, but many people don’t take advantage of that,” explains Ury. Instead of jumping into the next relationship, she recommends reflecting on what worked and didn’t. Ask yourself questions like, *What parts of this relationship did I enjoy? What would I like to do differently? Were there any red flags that I ignored? This contemplation helps you recognize patterns and make better decisions in the future. 2. What am I really looking for? Understanding your intentions before you start dating again is key. “Start by being honest with yourself about who you are and what you want,” Ury explains. Whether you want something casual or are ready for a serious commitment, being clear about your expectations will help you navigate dating purposefully. Being truthful with yourself and potential partners can save time and prevent future misunderstandings. 3. Do I have the time and energy to be in a relationship? Dating is more than just meeting new people; it requires emotional energy and dedication. Ury underlines that being ready for a relationship entails having the time and mental space to devote to someone else. “Being ready for a relationship means being willing to make room for someone and giving them time and effort.” If you’re juggling a job, personal ambitions, or other duties, you should examine whether you’re ready to foster a new relationship. 4. Am I ready to accept my new identity as a dater? Reclaiming your identity as someone actively seeking love can be difficult, especially following a tough breakup. “We all have different identities,” Ury adds, explaining why stepping into your role as a dater may be awkward at first. She proposes a simple exercise: gaze in the mirror and say, “I’m looking for love. I am a dater”. While it may feel odd, this affirmation can help you mentally prepare to enter this new chapter of your life with confidence. 5. Will I be compassionate to myself along the way? Dating after a breakup presents unique hurdles, including the fear of rejection. According to Ury, more than half of Hinge users are concerned about rejection holding them back. She suggests adopting self-compassion as you go through this process. “When a date doesn’t turn out how you hoped, talk to yourself the way you’d speak to your best friend,” Ury advises. Remind yourself that it’s alright to make mistakes—every experience, including a poor date, can teach you something valuable. Take it slow and stay compassionate Jumping back into dating after a breakup might be frightening, but asking yourself these five crucial questions will help you feel prepared to move on. Reflecting on your past, clarifying your goals, and practicing self-compassion will prepare you to face this new chapter of your life with confidence and care.The post 5 key questions to ask yourself before dating after heartbreak first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

A Harvard astrophysicist, Avi Loeb, believes that remnants of alien civilizations might exist close to Earth in the form of technological debris. Loeb has garnered significant attention in recent years, particularly in 2023, when he embarked on an expedition to retrieve fragments of an interstellar meteorite from the ocean floor. He speculated that these fragments could have been artificially created by an intelligent alien civilization from another star system. In an interview with Live Science, Loeb discussed another intriguing method for detecting extraterrestrial life—searching for space junk from alien civilizations in our solar system. “I would like to see if, among the rocks that arrive into the solar system from other stars, there is any technological debris,” he explained. “It could be space trash or it could be functional, but it should be easy to differentiate between rocks and something else.” Loeb also proposed that, given unlimited resources, he would establish a dedicated experimental program to monitor objects within Earth’s orbit around the sun to detect potential alien artifacts. In addition to this, Loeb suggested that greater effort should be made to search for life on Mars. “There was some preliminary evidence that perhaps the soil on Mars has some tantalizing signatures of life that were first hinted at with the Viking mission [in 1976],” he said. “There are lots of things we can do which are not more difficult than what was done already in the ’70s. It’s just a pity that NASA is not doing it.” The post Harvard Astrophysicist Proposes New Ways to Search for Alien Artifacts appeared first on Anomalien.com.