When Simone Biles was approached about a new way to do the traditional post-Olympics gymnastics tour, the Houston resident had just one request. "Simone said, 'I'll do it if USA Gymnastics isn't involved,'" UCLA gymnastics coach V alorie Kondos Field told Yahoo Sports . USA Gymnastics has routinely profited from a post-Olympics tour that has its stars tour the country in sold-out arenas. This time, it's shut out as Biles formed a partnership with a pair of production and touring companies to control the tour's ticket, merchandise and sponsorship revenue and keep USA Gymnastics out of it. “This is Simone taking control,” Kondos Field told Yahoo. “She wanted nothing to do with USA Gymnastics. That was her No. 1 priority.” Biles, who is tied as the most decorated gymnast of all-time with 32 Olympic and world championship medals, has made her disdain for USA Gymnastics clear, calling for the organization to be investigated after former team doctor Larry Nassar sexually …
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Bill Gates invests $ 50 million in agricultural robots
Bill Gates continues to invest in companies related to the environment. Now the founder Microsoft put his money into a startup that develops robots that can grow plants in a sustainable way. According to a report Iron Ox, a Silicon Valley startup, recently managed to raise $ 50 million in a round led by the tycoon's Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The startup is developing robots, which are integrated into a hydroponic system, which consumes 90% less water than traditional farms. Hydroponics refers to soilless agriculture, it is a method of growing plants using mineral solutions. “World-class investors know that humanity's most important quest is to reverse climate change. To get there, we cannot settle for increasingly sustainable crops, and we cannot ask consumers to commit to taste, convenience or value, "Iron Ox CEO and Co-Founder Brandon Alexander said in a statement. . The robots have sensors that allow them to measure the nitrogen and acidity levels of the water, …
US military eyes prototype mobile nuclear reactor in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Department of Defense is taking input on its plan to build an advanced mobile nuclear microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho. The department began a 45-day comment period on Friday with the release of a draft environmental impact study evaluating alternatives for building and operating the microreactor that could produce 1 to 5 megawatts of power. The department's energy needs are expected to increase, it said. “A safe, small, transportable nuclear reactor would address this growing demand with a resilient, carbon-free energy source that would not add to the DoD’s fuel needs, while supporting mission-critical operations in remote and austere environments,” the Defense Department said. The draft environmental impact statement cites President Joe Biden's Jan. 27 executive order prioritizing climate change considerations in national security as another reason for pursuing microreactors. The draft document said …
Dealership tech caught racing customer’s C8 Corvette at 148 mph
Any car enthusiast who's owned a nice, high-powered car understands the concern felt anytime the keys are handed over to a stranger. Actually, it doesn't even need to be that nice or high-powered for owners to worry about it being abused, but the C8 Chevrolet Corvette featured in this unfortunate story is decidedly nice and packed with power. And boy was it abused. According to our friends at the MidEngineCorvetteForum (MECF), it all started with a simple noise from the engine. Forum member tastysauce posted a short video detailing the ticking sound, stating the car was towed to the dealership for inspection. That dealership was later identified as Fremont Chevrolet in Fremont, California, and the news was good. The noise was traced to a loose spark plug wire; obviously an easy fix. The car was returned and all was well ... until tastysauce decided to view the Corvette's Performance Data Recorder. Apparently, while in the care of the dealership, someone took the C8 …
What channel is IndyCar on? Long Beach start time, TV, and more
When is the IndyCar race at Long Beach? The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is held over three days – Friday, Sept. 24 features one practice session, the Saturday, Sept. 25 schedule includes second practice and qualifying, while Sunday, Sept. 27 sees a morning warm-up followed by the race. Friday, Sept. 24 • 3.00-3.45pm Pacific time – Practice 1 Saturday, Sept. 25 • 9.00-9.45am Pacific time – Practice 2 Sunday, Sept. 26 • 9.00-9.30am – Warm-up What is the full on-track schedule? (All times are local/Pacific) : Friday, Sept. 24 9.00-9.20am – Historic Formula Atlantic Practice 3.00-3.45pm – IndyCar Series Practice 1 Saturday, Sept. 25 9.00-9.45am – IndyCar Series Practice 2 12.05-1.20pm – IndyCar Series Qualifying Sunday, Sept. 26 9.00-9.30am – IndyCar Series Warm-up 12.45pm – Green flag for Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (85 laps) 3.30-4.00pm – Stadium SuperTrucks Race 2 How can I watch IndyCar at Long Beach? …
US Rep. Karen Bass planning to run for Los Angeles mayor
3 LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Karen Bass, a prominent figure in national Democratic politics who was on President Joe Biden's short list when he was considering a vice presidential pick, is planning to run for Los Angeles mayor, a person familiar with her plans said Friday. Bass' entry into the race would immediately reshape the 2022 contest that already has attracted a slew of candidates. She also could provide historical milestones as the city's first female and second Black mayor. The first Black mayor, Tom Bradley, also was the city's longest-serving. He ran LA from 1973 to 1993. The person with knowledge of Bass' plans spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, saying the congresswoman is expected to announce her candidacy next week. “My sense is that it is a go,” the person said. Bass, 67, was a physician's assistant and community organizer who became the first Black woman speaker of the state Assembly in 2008. She is close …