SpaceX has tested the boundaries of its Starship rocket system with a historic test flight designed to push the envelope further in a quest to return astronauts to the moon and send humans to Mars. The nearly 400-foot-tall vehicle, valued at $3 billion, is slated to serve as a lunar lander ferrying humans to the … Read more
Astronomers have made groundbreaking discoveries about the circumgalactic medium (CGM), a diffuse gaseous halo surrounding galaxies, that are shedding new light on galaxy evolution. The CGM plays a critical role in replenishing gas and metals for star formation and recording ejected material from stellar processes. Using data from the Hubble Space Telescope and the Cosmic … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to head the Treasury Department, Scott Bessent, has vowed to ensure that the dollar remains the world’s reserve currency while promoting economic growth. In prepared testimony, Bessent emphasized the need to prioritize productive investment over “wasteful spending” and highlighted the importance of securing critical supply chains vulnerable to strategic competitors. … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a rule that could significantly change the face of smoking in America. The proposal aims to drastically reduce the amount of nicotine allowed in cigarettes, which currently contain an average of 17 milligrams. The goal is to make cigarettes non-addictive by limiting nicotine levels to less … Read more
Harrison Ford has become synonymous with iconic roles in sci-fi, adventure, and action films, but his journey to stardom was not an overnight success. Director Ridley Scott revealed that Ford was not the first choice for the lead role of Rick Deckard in 1982’s Blade Runner. At the time, Ford had just finished playing Han … Read more
Goldman Sachs’ profit has more than doubled to its highest level in over three years, driven by a surge in investment banking and trading fees. According to the latest quarterly results, investment-banking fees rose by 24% in Q4 2024, largely due to debt underwriting. The bank’s shares have also seen significant gains, rising 48.4% in … Read more
Many developers and businesses rely on APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to access data and services from other applications. However, some APIs can become overwhelmed with requests, leading to an error response of “429 Too Many Requests.” This occurs when an API receives more requests than it can handle within a given timeframe. The 429 error … Read more
Gazans have taken to the streets to celebrate a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, with some expressing joy and others mourning the loss of loved ones. The agreement, which includes Israeli withdrawal and the gradual release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel, has brought an end to … Read more
The recent premiere of “WWE: Monday Night Raw” on Netflix marks a significant step in the SVOD giant’s entry into live TV. With 4.9 million views globally and an average of 2.6 million households in the US, this event confirms that sports content is poised to dominate broadcast and cable. In comparison to Netflix’s previous … Read more
The Phoenix Suns have made a significant move to strengthen their roster by acquiring center Nick Richards from Charlotte in exchange for Josh Okogie and three seconds. This trade addresses the team’s substantial need for big man depth, particularly behind starters Jusuf Nurkić and Mason Plumlee. Richards, who averages 8.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.2 … Read more