A new study from the University of British Columbia warns that space debris poses a growing threat to air travel safety. Researchers analyzed worldwide flight data and compared it to records of uncontrolled rocket body reentries, finding that the danger is increasing. The mass deployment of satellites like SpaceX’s Starlink is driving this risk, as … Read more
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order (EO) aimed at strengthening America’s leadership in digital financial technology. The EO contains two main components: one focused on decentralized cryptocurrency and the other on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The EO aims to support the responsible growth and use of digital assets, blockchain technology, and … Read more
Google’s latest flagship phone, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, is set to take on Samsung’s S25 Ultra series with its high-resolution cameras and impressive battery life. Despite being larger and heavier than the vanilla S25 model, the Pixel 9 Pro XL boasts a massive advantage in telephoto (48MP 113mm vs. 10MP 67mm) and ultra-wide camera … Read more
Alphabet boss Demis Hassabis has expressed skepticism over China’s DeepSeek claim that its AI system was developed for under $6 million. According to Hassabis, DeepSeek only disclosed the cost of a single training round, significantly underestimating the total expenditure. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-10/google-ai-chief-says-deepseek-s-cost-claims-are-exaggerated
A performer from Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained after waving a combined Palestinian and Sudanese flag during the performance. The individual, part of the 400-member field cast, had hidden the flag on themselves before the show began. The protester displayed the flag with “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on it, along with a … Read more
US President Donald Trump has proposed relocating Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, but a Saudi official has ridiculed the idea by suggesting the US relocate Israelis to Alaska and Greenland instead. Yousef bin Trad Al-Saadoun, a member of the Saudi Shura Council, made the comments in response to Trump’s remarks, which were widely condemned by … Read more
A mother from Thailand’s rural Udon Thani province has expressed relief that her son was not mistreated during his over a year-long captivity by Hamas militants in Gaza. Surasak Rumnao, 31, was kidnapped along with four others in October 2023 and reunited with his family this weekend after their release. According to Israeli authorities, Hamas-led … Read more
Saquon Barkley shattered the NFL single-season rushing record on Sunday, finishing with 2,504 total yards rushing in his first season with the Eagles. The Philadelphia running back surpassed Terrell Davis’ mark of 2,476 yards set in 1998 and cemented his status as one of the league’s elite backs. Barkley, who had a modest 57 yards … Read more
A prolonged trade war between the US and China has sparked demand fears, pushing prices down as potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico dominate headlines. While the US-Canada tariff threat expired with a 30-day postponement, oil markets are now assessing the impacts of another potentially even bigger conflict. The main fear is that the US-China … Read more
Elon Musk’s efficiency team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has halted operations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), sparking concerns over data access and security. The move came as the team expanded their “read-only” access to sensitive information, including internal emails and financial data. The halt began on Thursday when a group … Read more