Who formally declares the winner of the US presidential election?
Unlike many other countries, where the president or prime minister is chosen by direct popular vote, in the United States a candidate may win the popular vote and still not be elected to the nation’s highest office. The U.S. also
Monkeys know who will win the election – primal instincts humans share with them shape voters’ choices
As Election Day looms with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in a dead heat, pollsters and pundits are scrambling for clues to predict the outcome. But what if the answer lies not in political data or campaign strategies, but
BYD’s Massive Growth, Sunrun’s Dominance, Waymo Popping — 11 Top Stories of the Week
Cleantech industries are flying, and the past two weeks show more evidence of that. Check out some of the biggest recent stories in the update below. Note that this is part of CleanTechnica’s weekly newsletter. Sign up for the newsletter here!
NanoGuard: AUC research team develops long-term disinfectant
A research team from the Department of Chemistry of the American University in Cairo (AUC) developed a novel long-term dual disinfectant formula dubbed NanoGuard. The long-lasting disinfectant, now patented in the United States, can be sprayed on common surfaces
Egypt, Azerbaijan discuss enhancing cooperation in urban development
Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Sherif El-Sherbiny, met with the Chairperson of the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of Azerbaijan, Anar Guliyev, and his accompanying delegation on the sidelines of the 12th World Urban Forum.
WUF12: Sudan’s Al-Burhan praises UN support, vows to rebuild after war
Sudanese Sovereign Council President Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan has praised the United Nations for its support in bolstering Sudan’s efforts towards sustainable development and national identity. Al-Burhan specifically highlighted the UN’s assistance in developing consistent programs to strengthen strategic planning strategies,
US nonprofit set to buy 500 electric semi trucks by 2028 in $250M deal
Maryland-based nonprofit Climate United announced its intention to spend $250 million to buy up to 500 electric semi trucks over three years in what the group is calling “the biggest single order of zero emission Class 8
Government takes steps to stabilize food prices: Madbouly
The Egyptian government is taking measures to increase the supply of goods and stabilize prices following recent hikes, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Sunday. He chaired a meeting with relevant ministers to discuss the situation, emphasizing the government’s commitment
Egypt keen to expand health projects, notably Nasser Institute: Abdel Ghaffar
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, stated that his ministry prioritizes expanding health projects nationwide. Nasser Institute Hospital for Research and Treatment is at the forefront of these initiatives, with plans to
Australian supermarket and recycling companies add electric prime movers to their fleets
Supermarket giant Coles and recycling firm CD Dodd are the latest companies to add electric prime movers to their transport fleets in Victoria and Western Australia.
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