NASA is set to host a live Twitch stream from the International Space Station (ISS) next week, marking its first-ever event from space. The 45-minute stream will take place on February 12th at 11:45AM ET and feature astronauts Don Pettit and Matt Dominick. During the stream, Pettit and Dominick will discuss their daily life aboard … Read more
A violent outburst by a passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Houston has raised concerns about safety conditions in the US aviation system. The incident occurred when someone asked the man to move seats, prompting him to punch and kick in his seat until he cracked one layer of the plane’s window … Read more
Gold’s price surged to a record $2,871.74 per ounce, up 40% from its January 2024 start point. With inflation rising and interest rate cuts on hold, investors may be considering investing in gold now. Here are three reasons why it could be worth investing before the price rises again. Firstly, gold can act as a … Read more
A recent study led by Cornell University Qatar suggests that infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant provides weak, short-term protection against reinfection, compared to earlier variants such as Alpha, Beta, and Delta. The researchers used a test-negative, case-control study design to compare the efficacy of Omicron infection against reinfection and poor outcomes in Qataris. The … Read more
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler donned a huge smile as he introduced himself to the media on Thursday, hinting at a fresh start with his new team. The six-time All-Star expressed enthusiasm for joining forces with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Butler said he’s thrilled to be playing basketball again after a tumultuous ending … Read more
Oil prices rose slightly in early Asian trade on Friday but were headed for a third consecutive week of decline. The price increase was driven by U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed trade war with China and threats of tariff hikes on other countries. Brent crude futures surged 15 cents to $74.44 per barrel, but are … Read more
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Ukraine has received a batch of US-made F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands, according to Defence Minister Rustem Umerov. The aircraft will be used in conjunction with French Mirage jets to enhance Ukraine’s military capabilities. The delivery comes after months of diplomatic efforts between the two countries, and marks an important step in strengthening Ukraine’s … Read more
Oil prices plummeted over 2% on Wednesday as the US saw a sharp increase in crude oil stockpiles, signaling weaker demand. The news sparked fears of softer economic growth due to concerns about a new China-US trade war. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.67, or 2.3%, to $71.03 per barrel, while Brent crude … Read more
Scientists studying microbes in Yellowstone’s hot springs have made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on how ancient life might have survived in oxygen-poor environments. By comparing two springs with different oxygen levels, researchers found that microbes use specialized proteins to extract energy from their environment, adapting their strategies based on available resources. The study … Read more