Germany’s next chancellor candidate, Friedrich Merz, has doubled down on tightening the country’s immigration policy as the election campaign enters its final weeks. Speaking to CNN in Berlin, Merz stated his intention to “control [Germany’s] borders and return those who are coming without documents” if elected. Merz’s Christian Democratic Party (CDU) leads the polls with … Read more
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Maxar 3 launch is set for February 4, 2025, at 6:07 PM EST from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. The mission will deploy Earth observation satellites built by Maxar Space Systems. Launch Viewers Can Watch Live Launch Transportation Tickets (LTTs) are required in addition to valid admission tickets, … Read more
A new report by First Street Foundation finds that climate change is exacerbating economic divides in American communities, with rising insurance costs making broad swaths of cities unaffordable. The report projects a massive drop in property values across America over the next 30 years, while certain properties will see significant gains. The findings point to … Read more
A recent study has highlighted the increasing risk of collisions between commercial aircraft and falling space debris. The study found that uncontrolled reentries of space debris over busy airspaces pose a significant threat to aviation safety, with a 26% chance of an uncontrolled reentry occurring each year. The rising frequency of space missions and launches … Read more
The New Orleans Saints’ emails to the Catholic church were leaked in violation of a court order, sparking controversy and embarrassment ahead of the team’s hosting of the Super Bowl. The leak, which affected three major publications including the Associated Press, New York Times, and Guardian, shows the extent of the Saints’ PR assistance to … Read more
Nvidia Corp.’s stock fell on Monday as investors considered the potential impact of tariffs on the chip sector, while also assessing the fallout from a recent data breach at rival chipmaker DeepSeek. Investors are grappling with two pressing questions: how will tariffs affect companies like Nvidia, and what does the incident mean for the broader … Read more
Ukraine is facing a growing crisis as thousands of soldiers abandon their units amid three years of war, with many citing exhaustion and a need for mental health support. Viktor, a former sniper who deserted his unit, described the battle as “furious” but said he realized he was just “a number” and couldn’t cope anymore. … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida early this morning, February 4. The rocket lifted off at 5:14 a.m. EDT and carried 13 Starlink spacecraft with direct-to-cell capability. The first stage of the rocket returned to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff, landing … Read more
A bomb exploded at a luxury apartment block in Moscow on Monday, killing a pro-Russia paramilitary leader and his bodyguard. The blast targeted Armen Sarkisyan, the head of Russia’s boxing federation in occupied Donetsk, who has ties to Ukraine. Sarkisyan was reportedly hiding a bomb in a couch at the building’s entrance when it detonated … Read more
Despite multiple delays due to fog and weather conditions, SpaceX successfully launched more than 20 Starlink satellites early Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch, which was originally scheduled for Monday, took place at 5:15 a.m. ET after being pushed back several times. According to SpaceX, the Falcon 9 rocket carrying the … Read more