New Orleans drinking water: Army Corps to barge millions of gallons of freshwater daily as saltwater intrusion threatens water supply

CNN  —  The US Army Corps of Engineers is planning to barge 36 million gallons of freshwater daily into the lower Mississippi River near New Orleans as saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico continues to threaten drinking water supply, officials said Friday. The move comes as water levels are plummeting for the second consecutive …

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Kraft recalls 83,000 cases of American cheese because of a choking hazard

New York CNN  —  Kraft Heinz is recalling about 83,000 cases of its individually wrapped Kraft Singles American cheese because they might pose a choking hazard. The company said in a statement that a “temporary issue” with one of its wrapping machines means a “thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice …

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The Adventure of 3D Printing a Cake and Achieving a Star Trek Replicator

One of the futuristic promises that remains unfulfilled alongside jetpacks, holograms, and universal healthcare is the food replicator, much like the one seen on Star Trek. Imagine a device in your own home that can create any meal you desire at the press of a button, eliminating the need for tedious cooking and preparation. While …

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