SpaceX has adjusted the launch time for its upcoming Falcon 9 rocket mission. The launch will carry four MicroGEO satellites, including UtilitySat and three other satellites, to a geosynchronous transfer orbit. The satellites are designed by California-based Astranis and will provide connectivity services in various regions. Two of the satellites will serve Anuvu’s aviation and … Read more
A growing number of zoos are reporting animal deaths due to bird flu, with potentially “grave implications” for endangered species. The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAIV) virus is spreading among wild birds and can also infect captive animals in zoos. Several cases have been reported in the US, including a cheetah, mountain lion, Indian goose, … Read more
France is losing its grip on Africa as former colonies reassert their independence and push back against decades-long ties to Paris. The latest blow came from Chad, where President Mahamat Deby announced that the country would end defense cooperation with France, citing a desire to redefine sovereignty. Senegal’s new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, echoed similar … Read more
China has made history once again by successfully completing the first extravehicular activities (EVAs) of its Shenzhou-19 mission, setting a new record for the duration of spacewalks by Chinese astronauts. The nine-hour EVAs surpassed the previous record held by US astronauts in 2001 and marked a significant milestone in China’s space technology development. The achievement … Read more
A driver rammed his car into a large crowd at a Christmas market in central Germany on Friday evening, killing at least two people and injuring more than 60. The suspect, identified as a 50-year-old Saudi doctor with permanent residency in Germany, was arrested after the incident. The victim who lost their life is believed … Read more
Russia launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at Kyiv early Friday, killing at least one person and injuring 12. The attacks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with European leaders in Brussels to discuss potential military aid for Ukraine. Ukrainian officials say the attack was a response to tensions between Russia and Ukraine following … Read more
A man has been sentenced to [unknown] for stabbing his ex-girlfriend and her mother in Ponte Vedra. The incident occurred on [date]. According to police, the suspect was involved in an officer-involved shooting three years ago. The officer’s bodycam footage was recently released, but no details have been shared about this case. The sentence comes … Read more
A year marked by devastating gun violence, reproductive rights battles, and climate change activism was captured through powerful photographs by The Guardian US’s team of photographers. Monica Kelly traveled to Florida with her husband for an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with trisomy 13. Now, she is part of a group suing their home … Read more
Deportations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have reached a 10-year high in fiscal year 2024, surpassing the previous record set during the Trump administration in 2019. According to a government report, ICE deported over 271,000 unauthorized immigrants, exceeding the peak of 267,000 under Trump. The increase is attributed to the Biden administration’s increased … Read more
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has corrected misinformation about the transfer of land for a potential new stadium for the Washington Commanders, stating that there are no federal dollars related to the project and the legislation does not require or link to a stadium. The transfer is necessary to pave the way for the team … Read more