SpaceX successfully launched its first Falcon 9 rocket of 2025 on January 3, marking another milestone in the company’s ambitious space program. The rocket carried a Thuraya 4 communications satellite to geosynchronous orbit, providing mobile communications services for commercial and government customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The 20th flight and recovery for … Read more
JetBlue Airways has been ordered to pay a $2 million penalty for operating “chronically delayed flights” on several routes in 2022 and 2023, according to the US Transportation Department. The department found nearly 400 JetBlue flights were either delayed or canceled during this time period. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/01/03/jetblue-fined-chronically-delayed-flights
Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started, and here’s what to know about the initial ceremonies. The former US President died on December 29 at the age of 100. The funeral begins with the arrival of the Carter family at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. A motorcade then travels through Carter’s hometown of Plains, … Read more
Over three million POP3 and IMAP mail servers without TLS encryption are currently vulnerable on the internet. These servers, which handle email access for users, expose usernames and passwords in clear text when transmitted over the internet, making them susceptible to network sniffing attacks. TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption is used to secure user information … Read more
Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson has sparked excitement among fans by announcing his plans to work on Minecraft 2. In a recent social media post, Notch revealed that he is seriously considering developing the spiritual successor to his iconic game. The idea of Minecraft 2 came about after Notch asked fans in a poll whether … Read more
A recent study found that cooking with garlic and onions at high temperatures can convert unsaturated fatty acids into heart-risking trans fats. Researchers from Japan discovered that sulfur compounds in these vegetables promote the formation of trans-fatty acids (TFAs) when heated, potentially increasing TFA intake. The World Health Organization recommends limiting TFA consumption to less … Read more
The S&P 500 has experienced a remarkable year, surpassing forecasts and posting a 23% gain in 2024. This strong performance marks one of its strongest two-year periods since the late 1990s. Despite high valuations, many analysts remain optimistic for the year ahead. A historical analysis of S&P 500 annual returns reveals that 14.6% of the … Read more
For the first time in years, Wall Street is experiencing a weak Santa Claus rally. The S&P 500 has dropped 1.8% through Thursday’s close, contradicting historical trends and raising concerns about the market’s performance for the rest of the year. This phenomenon was first identified by Yale Hirsch, founder of the Stock Trader’s Almanac in … Read more
The Quadrantid meteor shower is set to reach its peak activity on January 4-5, 2025, offering stargazers a chance to witness one of the year’s best displays. However, astronomers warn that the short duration and winter conditions might limit visibility. Meteor showers occur when Earth passes through dusty debris trails left by comets and other … Read more
Russia has launched a series of attacks on the strategic city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, aiming to bypass it and cut off supply routes to Ukrainian troops. The attacks, which included 34 attempts by Russian forces over the past 24 hours, have raised concerns about the logistics challenges for Ukraine’s military. Pokrovsk, home to … Read more