Here are some Cheddar News' headlines that are Good2Know.
SUPERCONDUCTOR BREAKTHROUGH
Researchers at the University of Rochester report that they've made a major breakthrough in the technology of superconductors, which could lead to a slew of innovations in the energy sector, including better batteries and more-efficient power grids. The crux of the breakthrough is that the scientists have created a superconductor that can operate at room temperature, rather than in sub-zero conditions. In short, such a device would make it a lot easier to move electricity through wires with less resistance and energy loss.
ELON MUSK IS BUILDING A TOWN
Elon Musk is reportedly acquiring thousands of acres of land in Texas with the goal of launching a company town for his employees. Entities connected to Musk have purchased at least 3,500 acres outside of Austin and are trying to incorporate under the name "Snailbrook." The name is apparently a reference to Musk's tunneling company Boring Co. A Wall Street Journal report noted that Musk is trying to provide affordable homes for employees for all three of his companies, SpaceX, Tesla, and Boring Co., which all have offices and plants in the area.
The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing.
According to a 2022 study by hireahelper.com, the average cost of a local move in the United States was up twelve percent from 2021. Joining Cheddar News is an expert on how to plan a budget for a cost-effective move.
A group of bipartisan senators is calling for the release of public records on UFOs.
Over a dozen states are under air quality alerts as smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to make its way across the country.
Millions of Americans continue to be under a heat advisory as extreme temperatures are still affecting the southern U.S.
Be Well: How to Protect Your Skin From Bug Bites This Summer
As we reported on Friday, a suspect has been charged in connection with a series of murders that took place on Gilgo Beach, Long Island more than a decade ago. The victims' remains were found between 2010 and 2011 after the disappearance of one woman resulted in a search of the area. This morning, our sister network News 12 reported that police in Suffolk County are now executing a search warrant at a storage unit.
The suspect in a shooting that left four people dead in Hampton, Georgia on Saturday was killed by police.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake was reported in Alaska over the weekend, leading to a brief tsunami warning.
Over 11 million Americans are under a heat advisory, with the extreme weather hitting the southern U.S.
