SpaceX Rocket Launch Visible Over Southeast and Mid-Atlantic

A SpaceX rocket launch is expected to occur on Tuesday evening, visible from parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. The launch is set to take place between 6:07 p.m. and 7:07 p.m., offering distant skywatchers a chance to witness the ascent of the rocket. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/02/04/spacex-rocket-launch-view

Streaming Services Limit Access to Certain Content Globally

Many popular streaming services have policies restricting access to their content for users in certain regions. This can be due to various reasons such as licensing agreements, copyright laws, or content restrictions. Some popular streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ use geoblocking technology to prevent users from accessing specific titles based on their location. Source: … Read more

Emilia Pérez Director Distance Himself from Karla Sofía Gascón Amid Controversy

Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard has confirmed he has severed ties with actress Karla Sofía Gascón following her controversy over historic social media tweets. The Oscar-nominated film, Emilia Pérez, was supposed to be a highlight of the awards season, but Gascón’s comments have put the campaign in disarray. Audiard told Deadline Hollywood that he hasn’t … Read more

Newcastle United Stun Arsenal in Carabao Cup Semifinal

Newcastle United’s 2-0 win over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semifinal has left questions about the Gunners’ ability to deliver silverware. The Magpies dominated from the outset, with Alexander Isak tormenting Arsenal’s defense and scoring both goals. The victory sets up a Wembley showpiece against either Liverpool or Tottenham, giving Newcastle a chance to win … Read more

AMD Fixes High-Severity CPU Microcode Patch Vulnerability

AMD has released mitigation and firmware updates to address a high-severity vulnerability that can be exploited to load malicious CPU microcode on unpatched devices. The security flaw, identified as CVE-2024-56161, is caused by an improper signature verification weakness in AMD’s CPU ROM microcode patch loader. Attackers with local administrator privileges can exploit this weakness, resulting … Read more

Trump’s Tariffs Spark Chaos in US-China Shipping Industry

US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Chinese imports have already had a significant impact, with shipping companies charging higher import duties and processing fees. American consumers are receiving surprise notices for thousands of dollars, while small business owners are being forced to temporarily halt sending orders to the US. The 10% tariff on Chinese … Read more

Musk Battles AI Startup Over Profitable Model Switch

A US court case continues between OpenAI and co-founder Elon Musk as his team battles the artificial intelligence developer’s shift to a for-profit model. Musk argues that this change could lead to irreparable harm, including unfair competition, antitrust concerns, and accusations against CEO Sam Altman of seeking personal gain. Despite US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez … Read more

Sacks Unveils Crypto Regulatory Framework Plans for US

US venture capitalist and new “Crypto Czar” David Sacks has outlined plans to develop a regulatory framework for crypto assets in the US. Alongside Republican lawmakers, Sacks aims to create legislation that could be passed through Congress within six months. Sacks’ focus will primarily be on stablecoins, cryptocurrencies whose value is pegged to real-world assets … Read more

Guatemala Pledges 40% Increase in Deportation Flights with US Cooperation

Guatemala has agreed to increase its deportation flights carrying Guatemalans and migrants from other nationalities to the United States by 40%, according to President Bernardo Arévalo. The move comes after a press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where they discussed cooperation on border control and protection. The new agreement includes creating a … Read more

Canada’s Egg Market Resilient Amid US Avian Flu Outbreak

Canada appears safe from the drastic price increases in eggs seen in the United States, thanks to smaller farms and a resilient supply management system. The U.S. is experiencing an avian flu outbreak that has wiped out over 20 million chickens last quarter, leading to record-high egg prices. In contrast, Canadian farms have an average … Read more