Devastating fires in Los Angeles have forced the closure and evacuation of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), despite officials confirming that the facility has not yet been damaged by wildfire. Over 150 staff members have lost their homes, while all non-essential employees will work from home until January 17. The fire, which started on … Read more
Hezbollah, a once-untouchable group in Lebanon, is facing its most uncertain footing in years after a stinging defeat in war against Israel. The militant organization has long been more powerful than the country’s national military and controlled key government agencies and critical infrastructure. However, 14 months of fighting has left Hezbollah battered, with rebels toppling … Read more
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will now release on March 20, 2025, after being delayed from its initial February 2025 release window. The delay comes as a result of needing additional time to incorporate community feedback gathered over the past three months. The decision was made in part due to the need for … Read more
Amazon has dropped its promises to protect the rights of minority groups, including Black people and LGBTQ+ individuals. The move comes as former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. A page listing the online retailer’s policies, which aimed to help Black people live “free from fear,” was altered in late … Read more
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The US Space Force’s Space Launch Delta 30 partnered with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and SpaceX to launch a successful mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The NROL-153 mission was launched on January 9, 2025, at 10:53 p.m. EST, marking a significant milestone for US space … Read more
Germany says a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker, Eventin, is stuck in its waters and linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet”, which Berlin accuses of avoiding sanctions. The vessel, carrying 99,000 tonnes of oil, lost power and steering, prompting tugboats to secure it. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock blamed Moscow, accusing Vladimir Putin of “circumventing” sanctions and threatening … Read more
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez criticized Elon Musk on Wednesday, warning that the billionaire’s involvement with far-right parties in Europe poses a threat to liberal values. Sánchez joined other European leaders in expressing concerns about Musk’s influence, which they say undermines democratic institutions. Musk has been actively engaging with European politics since backing Donald Trump’s … Read more
China is experiencing a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), but medical experts say the situation is less worrisome than it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago. While HMPV has been circulating in humans for decades, its recent outbreak is notable due to the increase in cases among children. Here’s what we know … Read more
A team of scientists has successfully drilled into Antarctica, pulling up a massive ice core sample that spans 1.2 million years. The 1.7-mile-long ice core is the longest continuous record of Earth’s past climate from an ice core, offering new insights into the evolution of our planet’s atmosphere and climate. The drilling process took four … Read more