Japan’s largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel, is pursuing a $15 billion bid to acquire US Steel in an effort to boost overseas demand and mitigate declining domestic sales due to Japan’s aging population. The proposed deal, which remains opposed by President-elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, and American steelworkers, would see US Steel maintain its operations … Read more
Europe’s Arianespace launched the Vega-C rocket on Thursday, marking a return to space for the upgraded Italian launcher after it failed two years ago. The rocket carried the Sentinel-1C satellite into orbit for the European Union’s Copernicus Earth observation programme. The launch from French Guiana’s Kourou launch pad was successful at 6:20 p.m. local time, … Read more
Europe has marked a significant milestone in its space program with the successful launch of Sentinel-1C on a Vega-C rocket from French Guiana’s Spaceport. This marks the third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite, which will deliver high-resolution radar imagery to monitor Earth’s changing environment and support various applications. Sentinel-1C was launched into orbit on December 5, with … Read more
Israeli forces have pushed into northern parts of Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip, killing at least 47 people across the enclave. The attacks, which include tank fire and airstrikes, come after Israel issued new evacuation orders saying there had been rocket launches by Palestinian militants from the area. Palestinian medics report … Read more
The CEO of Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius, has gifted Pope Francis a new electric popemobile as a token of appreciation for the Holy Father’s efforts towards reducing carbon emissions. The vehicle is a customized, one-of-a-kind version of the electric G-Class, designed specifically to meet Pope Francis’ needs. The gift was made possible after a year-long collaboration … Read more
SpaceX has successfully launched its first constellation of direct-to-phone satellites into Earth’s orbit, completing the initial orbital shell with 20 satellites. The launch from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base on December 5 enabled direct-to-cellphone connectivity for subscribers anywhere on the planet. The satellites, powered by a Falcon 9 rocket, will provide internet connectivity in remote … Read more
Israel launched air strikes in the Gaza Strip yesterday, killing at least 51 people, according to medical sources. The attacks also targeted a house in the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing at least 20 people, including six children and five women. The Israeli military denied targeting Kamal Adwan Hospital, where 29 people were killed in the … Read more
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of northern California on Thursday, prompting evacuations and a tsunami warning that was later canceled. No deaths or injuries were reported, but thousands are without power in Humboldt County. The earthquake hit at 10:44 a.m. Pacific Time, with its epicenter about 39 miles west of Ferndale, a … Read more
New York City’s Campaign Finance Board is set to vote on the first tranche of payments for the 2025 mayoral election on December 16, potentially affecting Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection bid. The board will decide whether to approve millions of dollars in public matching funds based on a candidate’s past campaign. The CFB has previously … Read more
The Chicago Blackhawks’ coaching search is underway after general manager Kyle Davidson parted ways with Luke Richardson earlier than expected. The move has given Anders Sorensen a chance to prove himself as the team’s new coach, despite lacking NHL experience. Sorensen was the preferred candidate over Derek King, who was previously serving as interim head … Read more