Virgin Atlantic just operated the world's first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel. Here's why critics aren't convinced it's game-changing.

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Flight100, Virgin Atlantic's world first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight by a commercial airline is fueled ahead of its take off from London Heathrow to New York JFK on Tuesday 28 November 2023.
Virgin Atlantic's Flight100 fueling up ahead of its takeoff from London Heathrow Airport.

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  • Virgin Atlantic Airways flew a Boeing 787 across the Atlantic in November using 100% SAF.
  • The world first comes as airlines push biofuels as an effective way to decarbonize aviation.
  • Critics are not convinced the industry can produce enough SAF by 2050 to make an impact.
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Argentina's new government says it will punish protesters by taking away their welfare payments

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The newly-elected President of Argentina, Javier Milei, speaking after the polls closed in the presidential runoff on November 19, 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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  • Workers' unions and the Workers' Party called for protests in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday.
  • They oppose the new economic measures announced by Javier Milei's government.
  • The country's Human Capital Minister said it
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Best smart scale 2023

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Get back on track with one of these smart scales to monitor, track, and sync your weight directly to your smartphone or tablet.

Apple News Plus gets The New York Times’ sports coverage, but not the NYT itself

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Articles published by New York Times-owned sports journal The Athletic and its staff of over 450 full-time writers, editors, and producers are now part of Apple News Plus, Apple’s $12.99 per month subscription news plan, in the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. Meanwhile, Wirecutter stories are also coming to Apple News and will start appearing in

The Xbox Series X is available for a new low of $339.99, if you’re quick

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Microsoft’s obelisk keeps getting cheaper and cheaper. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge

Microsoft’s top-tier Xbox console keeps getting cheaper. It seemed like a big deal when the Xbox Series X fell to $350 just a couple of weeks ago, but now Best Buy is selling it through one of its limited in-app “drop” sales for a new low of $339.99 ($160 off). You can also still grab

The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado is giving me life right now

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife released five gray wolves onto public land in Grand County, Colorado, on Monday, December 18th, 2023. Pictured is a young female brought to the state from Oregon. | Image: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Five gray wolves have a new home in Colorado; state wildlife officials released them yesterday in a spectacular show of efforts to conserve the

It's getting easier to buy a house as new-home construction sees a surprising jump

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Home building and housing sector sentiment is on the rise.

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  • November housing starts rose 14.8% from the prior month, hitting an annual level of 1.56 million.
  • The jump came as a surprise, as Wall Street had expected 1.36 million. 
  • The number of homes completed rose 5% to 1.45 million, but permits edged lower on the month. 

Housing starts saw an unexpected 14.8% jump in November

Watch Blue Origin’s latest New Shepard launch attempt

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Blue Origin will stream the launch on its site. | Screenshot: The Verge

Space tourism company Blue Origin has set its sights on a New Shepard launch window that starts Tuesday at 11:37AM ET, marking its latest attempt since the rocket booster failed during its September 2022 launch. While Blue Origin originally planned on carrying out the NS24 mission on Monday, December

Namerah Saud Fatmi's Top 10 of 2023

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Here are the top 10 things of 2023 for Namerah, Android Central's accessories lead and resident gadget nerd.