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'I've cried for a long time': Taylor Barnard breaks down after historic Formula E win

Taylor Barnard made Formula E history with a dramatic first win at the London E-Prix on Sunday. The 22-year-old DS PENSKE driver became the youngest race winner in the championship after passing Nyck de Vries with two laps left. The victory came in front of his home crowd and family, leaving Barnard emotional after a difficult season and a long wait for success. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

California startup's $3 billion 'manta ray' jet promises 50% lower fuel use

JetZero is unveiling a cutting-edge 'manta ray' aircraft aimed at revolutionizing the future of commercial aviation. This groundbreaking design is expected to yield impressive fuel savings and significantly lower emissions. With a full-scale prototype scheduled to take flight by 2027, Japan Airlines is on board to provide operational insights, paving the way for expected commercial operations in the early 2030s. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

Invasive carp make up 90% of fish killed in Mississippi River

Hundreds of dead fish have washed up along the Mississippi River in Missouri and Illinois, but wildlife officials say the die-off may benefit the ecosystem. About 90% of the fish found at one Missouri site were invasive silver and bighead carp. Warm temperatures, low water levels and reduced oxygen appear to have caused the deaths. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

Ryanair co-founder’s $14M Kentucky horse farm now listed for $57.5M

Ryanair co-founder Tony Ryan bought Kentucky’s historic Castleton Farm for $14 million in 2001. Now, his family is seeking $57.5 million for the 951-acre estate, which includes a 13,500-square-foot Greek Revival mansion, 16 barns, 268 stalls, 10 homes and historic landmarks. The property, once home to celebrated racehorses, heads to auction October 28. from Times of India via iamshivamvns

China installs 15,927 mirrors at world’s highest solar thermal plant

China has proudly completed the construction of the world's tallest solar thermal power plant at an impressive altitude of over 15,000 feet. Known as the Tushuo facility, this 100 MW powerhouse utilizes mirrors to effectively concentrate solar energy onto molten salts. The resulting stored heat will generate electricity even after sunset, ultimately supplying power to approximately 50,000 households each year once connected to the grid. from Times of India via iamshivamvns