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Scientists finally know how venomous snakes sink their teeth into prey thanks to a series of high-speed videos. In a new study, published Thursday (Oct. 23) in the Journal of Experimental Biology, scientists recorded various species of snakes striking fake prey, capturing footage from multiple angles and in high definition. The videos revealed three different ways that the snakes take …

How China Powers Its Electric Cars and High-Speed Trains  The New York Times China issues new pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions — is it now a global leader in climate action?  Live Science China Is Leading the World in the Clean Energy Transition. Here’s What That Looks Like  WIRED Dual carbon goals spur green business into action  The Independent China Can’t Decide if …

A remote Maryland island in the Chesapeake finally gets high-speed internet  The Washington Post One of Maryland’s most remote communities celebrates 5G with a visit from the Governor  WBOC TV Verizon brings innovation to Smith Island, connecting one of America’s most secluded communities  Yahoo Finance Governor Moore Announces Completion of Broadband Infrastructure Project to Bring High-Speed Internet to Smith Island  Office of Governor Wes …

State and federal charges have been filed against a man for his alleged role in a high-speed chase and crash that killed two women and injured a 6-year-old boy Thursday morning in north Minneapolis. Troy Mike Payton, also known as Edward Tiki Arrington, faces two counts of fleeing a police officer resulting in death and fleeing a police officer resulting …

As Amtrak unveils new Acela trains, high-speed rail eludes Albany  Times Union Amtrak’s new high-speed Acela train a gamechanger for Northeast travelers  CBS News Amtrak is launching its faster NextGen Acela with better amenities after years of delays. Here’s what you need to know  CNBC Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Acela Trains After Years of Delays  Bloomberg.com “All Aboard” – Amtrak NextGen Acela trains debut …

Amtrak’s NextGen Acela high-speed trains are now racing passengers between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., hitting top speeds of 160 miles per hour.   Leo Friedman and his mother, Phyllis, traveled from New Jersey to D.C. this week just to take the inaugural train north. “Ever since that first video came out, that Amtrak posted about nine years ago, …

If you’ve ever come back from a vacation in Italy or Japan, you’ve probably been left wondering why on earth the U.S. has not developed better and faster trains. Well, it’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally onboard, no pun intended, with the launch of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela.  With a speed of up to 160 mph, the NextGen …

Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Acela Trains After Years of Delays  Bloomberg As new Acela rolls into Boston, Trump official hints at federal takeover of South Station to address crime, cleanliness  The Boston Globe Amtrak’s flagship Acela trains get a long-awaited upgrade  NPR Amtrak is launching its faster NextGen Acela with better amenities after years of delays. Here’s what you need to know  CNBC Amtrak …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL has suspended Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice for six games for his role in a March 2024 high-speed car crash, a team source said Wednesday. His suspension will begin in Week 1 of the season, and he will be eligible to return Oct. 19 against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to the source. …

The Trump administration is cancelling another $175m in funding for California’s high-speed rail, marking another setback for the state’s much-delayed project. The US transportation department said on Tuesday it was withdrawing funding the $175m for grade separation, over-crossing and design work and to build a high-speed rail station in Madera. The move follows the cancellation earlier this summer of $4bn …