A federally-funded solar power plant project in California, the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility, received over $1.6 billion in loan guarantees from the US Department of Energy in 2011 but is now facing closure after 10 years of operation. Energy experts criticize the project as a “boondoggle” that harmed the environment, with the plant failing to meet electricity production expectations and relying on natural gas for operation. This closure follows the bankruptcy of another DOE-funded green energy project, Solyndra, highlighting ongoing challenges with taxpayer-subsidized green energy initiatives.
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Villanova University targeted in 2nd false active shooter report in 4 days
Villanova University faced a second active shooter hoax in four days, with a false report prompting police to clear the campus on Sunday. Authorities confirmed the call was a hoax, mirroring a previous incident where a similar report caused panic during orientation, leading to investigations by local police and the FBI. Want More Context? 🔎
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