Scientists have successfully launched two European satellites into orbit to create artificial solar eclipses, providing a unique opportunity for prolonged study of the sun’s corona and understanding its mysteries. The Proba-3 mission, worth $210 million, aims to generate at least 1,000 hours of “on demand” totality during its two-year operation. The satellites will fly 492 … Read more
Volkswagen workers in Germany will stage a rolling four-hour strike on Monday, as negotiations over pay cuts and factory closures reach their fourth round. The strikes, planned at nine factories across the country, follow a two-day walkout earlier this week. The Industrial Trade Union IG Metall plans to increase pressure on management with a protest … Read more
Samsung has updated its health app, Samsung Health, with a refreshed design as part of the One UI 7.0 update. The new features include a “Mood Check-in” feature, which allows users to track their emotions and add a rating at specific times. Additionally, the Breathing Exercises feature has been given more prominence, while the Stress … Read more
Eating past the point of fullness is a common occurrence during social gatherings like holiday potlucks or summer barbecues. While it’s not recommended as a daily habit, indulging in a few too many dishes on special occasions isn’t the end of the world. However, overeating can lead to uncomfortable side effects like bloating. Nutrition experts … Read more
Army beat Tulane 35-14 in the American Athletic Conference championship game on Saturday. The Black Knights, five-point underdogs at home, completed a perfect nine-game run without a deficit. Quarterback Bryson Daily ran for four touchdowns, including three on the first four series, as Army dominated Tulane. Daily never passed in the first half and was … Read more
Apple Inc. is launching a three-year modem rollout to challenge its partner Qualcomm Inc.’s dominance in cellular technology. The move marks over half a decade of development, with the first in-house modem expected in 2025 and a high-end version to follow in 2026. The initial chip, set to appear in the iPhone SE, will not … Read more
Google Photos is launching its 2024 Recap feature in two parts. The first part, called “Recap memory,” provides a brief overview of the year’s photos and videos with fun graphics and animations, accompanied by background music. The US version of Google Photos also includes personalized captions from Gemini, which highlight the two biggest moments of … Read more
SpaceX is set to launch its latest Falcon 9 mission on Sunday at midnight, adding more satellites to its growing mega-constellation. The Starlink 12-5 mission will deploy 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities. These mini satellites are designed to provide internet connectivity in remote areas, using direct cell phone … Read more
Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has dismissed the idea of a national Bitcoin reserve, calling it “crazy”. He also warned about the challenges in reducing federal spending. Summers agrees that regulation might have been over-zealous and panned Donald Trump’s ally Elon Musk’s plan to scale down government spending using cryptocurrency. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-05/summers-blasts-us-national-bitcoin-reserve-idea-as-crazy
The Times of Israel, one of the leading English-language news websites in Israel, has experienced technical difficulties. According to reports, users are unable to access the website due to technical issues. This issue is currently being investigated and resolved by the website’s administrators. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrias-rebel-leader-golani-from-radical-jihadist-to-ostensible-pragmatist