Trump’s strict foreign funding freeze has sent shockwaves through international aid groups, causing widespread panic. Nearly 60 senior USAID employees were placed on leave after news surfaced of a 90-day pause on most U.S. foreign aid programs. Internal communications reviewed by ABC News revealed that the Trump administration plans to enforce an executive order mandating … Read more
South Korea has asked low-cost airlines to prioritize passenger safety over profits following a deadly crash of a plane last month, aiming to restore public trust in its aviation industry. The nation’s transportation ministry directed the nine budget carriers to reduce flight hours, improve pilot training, and hire more maintenance staff. Jeju Air, one of … Read more
A new study has revealed that slower REM sleep could be a potential warning sign for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers discovered that individuals with delayed REM sleep have higher levels of toxic proteins, such as amyloid and tau, which are linked to the disease, while also having lower levels of protective proteins. Sleep stages progress through … Read more
Apple has issued software updates to address multiple security vulnerabilities in its ecosystem. The company reported a zero-day exploit (CVE-2025-24085) exploited in wild use cases, allowing pre-installed malicious apps to elevate privileges via the Core Media component. Affected devices include iOS 18.3 and iPadOS 18.3; iPhone XS and later models; iPad Pro variants from the … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched its **Starlink 12-7 mission** on Monday, sending 21 V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit. Among these was a notable group of 13 satellites featuring **Direct to Cell capabilities**, enhancing their connectivity and coverage for users in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at **5:05 p.m. … Read more
** Astronomers have uncovered new details about the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant using advanced imaging from the James Webb Space Telescope. This ancient star’s explosion, which occurred centuries ago, now reveals intricate structures in the interstellar medium — the cold, dusty clouds of gas and dust that lie between stars. These findings challenge previous assumptions … Read more
In their on-field celebration of the AFC Championship win by the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce appeared to show a different dynamic than their previous interaction at last year’s Super Bowl. Expert Patti Wood explained that their body language this time reflects “ease” between them, as opposed to the excitement of their … Read more
The Buffalo Bills suffered their fourth playoff loss in five years, falling to the Kansas City Chiefs with a 32-29 defeat in the AFC Championship Game. Sean McDermott, head coach of the Bills, provided insight into Josh Allen’s critical missed fourth-down conversion attempt during the game. McDermott admitted Allen nearly made the play but was … Read more
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NASA’s Blue Ghost lander successfully captured an Earth view similar to the iconic “Blue Marble” image, traveling from Florida. The spacecraft, carrying 10 NASA payloads, is en route to the Moon via the Orion spacecraft. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in January, achieving its first Earth-orbit burn with stunning … Read more