SpaceX is now targeting mid-January for the launch of its private moon lander, “Blue Ghost.” The mission, known as “Ghost Riders in the Sky,” will see Blue Ghost ride to space aboard SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket. A second moon lander, built by Japanese company ispace, will also be included on the flight. The Resilience … Read more
A growing debate in the United States is centered around the impact of robots on employment. As automation technology advances, concerns are being raised about job losses and the need for workers to adapt to new roles. In a recent development, the Financial Times reported that companies are investing heavily in robotics and artificial intelligence … Read more
JPMorgan Chase has become the latest US lender to leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a climate coalition of six major banks. The move follows months of pressure from Republican politicians who claimed membership in such groups could breach anti-trust rules. The Big Six US banks – Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citi, Bank of America, Morgan … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) drug creation company Absci Corporation’s shares have surged higher in premarket trading on Wednesday, following the announcement of a strategic collaboration with Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD). The partnership aims to enhance Absci’s AI drug discovery capabilities by leveraging AMD’s Instinct accelerators and ROCm software. The deal also includes a $20 million … Read more
Duke’s 76-47 win over Pittsburgh was a testament to the team’s relentless basketball, with Cooper Flagg’s season-high dunk drawing thunderous applause from the crowd. The Blue Devils’ victory marked their fifth consecutive conference game where they’ve outscored opponents by an average of 23.2 points per game. The team’s depth and talent are evident in their … Read more
Tesla’s stock fell 4% in late trading after a downgrading by Bank of America analyst John Murphy. The downgrade comes despite Tesla’s strong share price growth, which is up over 60% since April last year. However, Murphy notes that most of this gain has been driven by recent market trends rather than fundamental improvements. Despite … Read more
Microsoft’s handheld gaming device plans have taken a new turn. In a recent interview at CES, Jason Ronald, VP of Next Generation, discussed the company’s strategy for creating a portable PC that combines the best of Xbox and Windows. The goal is to bring a more intuitive and gaming-centric experience to a mobile device. Ronald’s … Read more
Three Palestinian children were among those killed in an Israeli airstrike in the West Bank on Wednesday, according to Palestinian officials. The strike followed an attack that killed three Israelis on Monday, which was claimed by Hamas’s armed wing, al-Qassam Brigades. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it conducted several strikes in Gaza’s Khan Younis … Read more
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy witnessed the opening match of the inaugural TGL season, a high-tech indoor golf league aiming to revolutionize the sport. The Bay Golf Club, comprising Ludvig Åberg, Shane Lowry, and Wyndham Clark, defeated the New York Golf Club, featuring Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Rickie Fowler, 9-2. The competition began after … Read more
Penn State head coach James Franklin emphasized the importance of consistency in college football during a recent discussion about the upcoming matchup against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal. The Nittany Lions will face off against the Fighting Irish at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday night, with Penn State seeking to represent the … Read more