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Dairy, Meat, and Growing Water Scarcity

by: MinotVoice | March 14, 2025

Freshwater is a limited resource, and how we use it matters. Agriculture, especially meat and dairy production, accounts for most of the world’s water consumption, with a significant portion going toward growing feed crops. In places like California and Utah, shifting weather patterns and increasing demand are prompting conversations about more efficient water use. Experts

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Manitoba unites against U.S. Tariffs defending sovereignty and economic security

by: MinotVoice | March 13, 2025

With a unanimous vote, Manitoba’s legislature has drawn a firm line against U.S. tariffs, calling them a threat to Canada’s sovereignty and economic security. The province, rich in hydroelectric power and critical resources, is standing together to protect jobs and industries from what leaders describe as unfair trade policies. In a strong declaration of unity,

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US resumes sending aid, intel to Ukraine; seeks ‘yes’ from Russia on ceasefire

by: MinotVoice | March 12, 2025

Washington and Kyiv are offering Russia a 30-day ceasefire, a move backed by renewed U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing. But the deal comes with strings attached—Ukraine is expected to make strategic concessions, including territorial losses and a mineral agreement with the U.S. Meanwhile, Trump’s push to remove Zelenskyy has strengthened European support for Ukraine,

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Please Come to Bucha, JD Vance

by: Josh Wolsky | March 12, 2025

A war isn’t just lines on a map—it’s the people who live and die within them. As U.S. leaders debate the extent of support for Ukraine, voices from the ground urge a closer look at the human cost of occupation. A recent exchange between Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky underscored the

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As U.S. Allies Question Commitments, a New Nuclear Arms Race Looms

by: MinotVoice | March 11, 2025

Longstanding efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation may be unraveling. With President Trump signaling a shift away from traditional alliances, U.S. partners like South Korea, Japan, and even Poland are considering nuclear programs of their own. France has floated the idea of extending its nuclear umbrella, but uncertainty remains. Meanwhile, China and Russia are watching closely,

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Scientists Reveal Battery That Can Be Powered by Nuclear Waste

by: MinotVoice | March 11, 2025

Nuclear energy may be clean, but its radioactive waste remains a challenge. Now, researchers have found a way to repurpose that waste—by using it to power tiny batteries. A new study shows how gamma radiation from nuclear byproducts can generate electricity for microelectronics, a breakthrough that could lead to ultra-low-maintenance sensors. While still in its

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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 20 as U.S. cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv

by: MinotVoice | March 9, 2025

Ukraine continues to take missiles and drone strikes. Overnight Friday, Russian strikes killed at least 22 people, targeting towns near the front lines and critical infrastructure. The assault comes just days after the U.S. halted intelligence-sharing with Ukraine, a move that weakens its ability to defend itself. As missiles and drones continue to fall, President

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Watch: An Ocean in Motion: NASA’s Mesmerizing View of Earth’s Underwater Highways

by: MinotVoice | March 9, 2025

This data visualization showing ocean currents around the world uses data from NASA’s ECCO model, or Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean. The model pulls data from spacecraft, buoys, and other measurements. It’s both beautiful and informative. Enjoy.

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Norway to increase aid for Ukraine to $7.8 billion in 2025

by: MinotVoice | March 7, 2025

Norway is doubling down on its support for Ukraine, committing an additional $4.6 billion in aid for 2025, bringing the total to nearly $8 billion. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre framed the decision as a necessary step in Ukraine’s fight for defense and European stability, particularly as U.S. support wavers. While the specifics of the

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Mexico and Canada are frustrated by Trump’s tariff whiplash

by: MinotVoice | March 7, 2025

Mexico and Canada are struggling to negotiate with a moving target. As President Trump shifts justifications for his tariffs—from fentanyl to migration to trade deficits—officials from both countries say they can’t pin down exactly what the U.S. wants. While Mexico treads carefully, emphasizing respect for Trump, Canada is taking a sharper stance, warning of a

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New avian flu plan hatched by USDA, Experts Weigh In

by: MinotVoice | March 7, 2025

The U.S. is shifting its approach to avian flu, but experts aren’t convinced it will work. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced a $1 billion plan to strengthen farm biosecurity and invest in a poultry vaccine—moving away from the long-standing practice of mass bird culling. While the investment is welcome, the plan lacks key details,

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Trade Wars Erupt

by: MinotVoice | March 4, 2025

Trade tensions are escalating fast. President Trump’s new tariffs—25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%—are already triggering retaliation. Canada and Mexico are preparing their own tariffs, and China is hitting back with new duties on U.S. agricultural products and restrictions on American firms. With North

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Trump administration weighs sanctions relief for Russia

by: MinotVoice | March 4, 2025

The Trump administration is exploring ways to ease sanctions on Russia, a move that could reshape U.S. foreign policy and its role in the Ukraine war. The White House has asked officials to draft a list of potential sanctions relief, signaling a shift toward diplomatic and economic negotiations with Moscow. While the details remain unclear,

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President Trump Meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Devolves Into Ugly Display of Diplomacy

by: MinotVoice | March 1, 2025

Diplomacy is often a careful dance, but President Trump’s tense exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made it clear—this was a confrontation, not a negotiation. In a globally broadcast Oval Office meeting, Trump and Vice President JD Vance pressed Zelenskyy on gratitude and ceasefire talks, while Zelenskyy pushed back, questioning what diplomacy with Russia really

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Boston Dynamics Led a Robot Revolution. Now Its Machines Are Teaching Themselves New Tricks

by: MinotVoice | March 1, 2025

Robots that sprint, dance, and leap have already dazzled us, but Marc Raibert, the visionary behind Boston Dynamics, has his sights set on something bigger: true intelligence. His latest work focuses on teaching machines to move and adapt without human micromanagement, using AI to refine their instincts. While startups rush to showcase humanoid helpers, the

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The ‘doomsday’ seed vault in Svalbard just added thousands of climate-hardy crops

by: MinotVoice | February 26, 2025

Tucked deep in the Arctic permafrost, a vault unlike any other holds the world’s most precious insurance policy: seeds. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, opened just three times a year, is humanity’s safeguard against a changing climate and uncertain future. This week, scientists from around the world arrived to deposit over 14,000 new samples, reinforcing

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