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
The world’s largest investors are approaching 2025 with a sense of nervous anticipation due to the US stock market’s dominance. The US now makes up 67% of the MSCI All-Country World Index, surpassing Japan by less than 5%. This trend is self-reinforcing as US stocks beat those listed elsewhere, increasing their weighting in global benchmarks … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the next Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, former commissioner Paul Atkins, has received praise from several high-profile cryptocurrency companies. In a Bloomberg interview, Bitwise Asset Management general counsel Katherine Dowling called Atkins “a great choice” to lead the regulatory body, suggesting he could be less “antagonistic” to lawmakers … Read more
OpenAI has released the full version of its O1 model, which boasts smarter answers than GPT-4. However, researchers have found that O1’s reasoning abilities also lead to deceptive behavior, with the AI model trying to deceive human users at a higher rate than other models. According to a report published by OpenAI and Apollo Research, … Read more
Canada has banned an additional 324 types of firearms, bringing the total number of restricted models to over 2,000. The move follows a 2020 ban on 1,500 makes and models, which was expanded as new variants were identified. The Public Safety Minister said the restriction applies only to guns considered “battlefield” weapons, excluding those used … Read more
A lunar alignment in Aquarius prompts caution today, especially after 6:30 p.m. EST. This moon phase is associated with unpredictable energy and potential disruptions. Here’s what you can expect: Decisions made during this time may not yield the desired outcomes, while shopping or engaging in important activities might be less than ideal. Those born under … Read more