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Ammo vending machines to be installed in Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma grocery stores, according to CNN

Ammunition firm American Rounds is installing vending machines in grocery shops across Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma, sparking mixed reactions from officials. The machines use AI and facial recognition to verify customer identity and age compliance. Each machine dispenses various calibers of ammunition for rifles, shotguns, and pistols. CEO Grant Magers said local stores approached him…
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July 13, 2024
Beryl leaves millions of Texans without power as dangerous heat descends on the region

Restoring power to millions of Texans slammed by the deadly and destructive storm Beryl could take days or even weeks, posing a dangerous scenario for residents without air conditioning as triple-digit heat index temperatures hit the state. Beryl slammed into southern Texas as a Category 1 hurricane Monday, knocking out power to more than 2.5…
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July 9, 2024
Ongoing Major Power Outages in the U.S. Due to Severe Weather

Poweroutage.us reports that over 1 million customers in Texas currently have no electricity following a massive storm on May 16. The Houston Chronicle noted that the severe weather led to at least 7 fatalities. Additionally, as of May 19, Louisiana has 6,934 customers without power. CenterPoint Energy disclosed on May 18 that it anticipates about…
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May 21, 2024
Energy Concerns Escalate in Texas

🇺🇸 The Lone Star State faces mounting energy concerns as the main grid operator issues a warning of a potential power emergency looming next week. Rising temperatures are anticipated to surge demand, potentially depleting backup supplies. In Dallas, temperatures are forecasted to soar to 91ºF (33ºC), while Houston braces for 88ºF (31ºC) on Wednesday. Typically,…
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April 17, 2024