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.
Cheddar News Senior Reporter Michelle Castillo offers some tips on how to prepare for Amazon Prime Day.
This News 12 investigation explores how to avoid heat exhaustion and stroke, as the world experiences record high temperatures.
Video showed a six-year-old boy falling from a zipline in Mexico. Reports said he survived.
Bodycam footage showed a police officer racing into a barn to save some cows from a fire in Wisconsin.
Calls are growing for an investigation into Prime energy drink, the product backed by YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI, over its high caffeine content.
Filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg talks about his new movie Gratitude Revealed.
The Home Edit partners with Taylor Morrison for some extreme home makeovers.
A lymphatic drainage massage, which is different from a muscular massage, offers a number of health benefits, from improving your skin tone to boosting your immune system.
Resistance bands are getting more popular as a workout tool. Here's a look at how these flexible bands can help people gain lean muscle without lifting too much.
Two were killed and five were hurt at a weekend shooting during a party in Amarillo, Texas while nine were injured in a mass shooting in Cleveland. Meanwhile, two were killed and two were hurt in a shooting in Baltimore.
