Ted Cruz reimbursed himself $555,000 after successfully challenging a political spending law at the Supreme Court

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas at the US Capitol on September 29, 2022. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Ted Cruz’s campaign paid him $555,000 to cover old personal loans to his Senate committee. It comes after Cruz successfully challenged a law that capped the amount candidates could repay themselves. Ethics advocates and…

Discord update adds activities, app directory, and cheaper Nitro subscription

Activities will give channel members games to play together, among other things. [credit: Discord ] Discord announced a plethora of updates to its online communication software and service today, including new ways to interact with third-party apps on the platform and a cheaper Nitro subscription tier. The VoIP and text chat service is adding a…

A new experimental fabric can turn a coat into a mini solar farm

The solar cells embedded in clothing can’t even be felt by wearers. Deposit Photos The latest fashion breakthrough is taking “activewear” in an entirely new direction: researchers at Nottingham Trent University have developed a new fabric featuring interwoven minuscule photovoltaic cells capable of recharging electronic devices like mobile phones and smartwatches. Per the school’s announcement…

How disastrous floods can also lead to food insecurity

Floodwaters can damage crops, leading to food insecurity. Deposit Photos Following this summer’s devastating floods in the United States, European Union, and a “monsoon on steroids” that left one-third of Pakistan under water, it is becoming increasingly clear that rising floodwaters are a dangerous part of our future with continued climate change. The collateral damage…