Swiss Space Cleanup Team Tackles Earth’s Growing Orbital Debris Problem

A new initiative by a Swiss partnership, ClearSpace Mission-1, aims to tackle the growing problem of space debris around Earth. The team, which includes luxury watchmaker Omega, is working towards capturing and de-orbiting satellites that pose a risk to communications, transport, and even banking systems. Launched just 60 years after humans first entered orbit, the … Read more

Ford Truck Taillight Theft Trend Sparks Warning from Texas Law Enforcement

A group of organized thieves targeting high-end Ford trucks, including the popular F-350 model, has been busted by Texas law enforcement. The three suspects, Jimmy Dean Miller, Jaleel D. Fasion, and Sergio Giovanni Sanfilippo, are facing charges for stripping dozens of taillights from Ford trucks worth over $92,000. According to police, the thieves traveled along … Read more

Ankle Smartwatches: A Growing Trend Among Fitness Enthusiasts

Ana Espinal, a 23-year-old fitness influencer, has found an unconventional solution to a problem she faced with her Apple Watch on her tiny wrist during gym sessions. She discovered that strapping the watch to her ankle using an adjustable Velcro strap solved the issue of the app shutting down due to lack of registration. This … Read more

Diplomatic Row Erupts Between NZ and Cook Islands Over China Deal

A diplomatic row has erupted between New Zealand and the Cook Islands over the latter’s decision not to consult on plans to deepen ties with China. The Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in “free association” with New Zealand, is set to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Beijing this week. New Zealand’s deputy prime … Read more

Nvidia Stock Falls 1% as AI Chip Competition Heats Up

Nvidia investors are facing an unexpected challenge at the start of the year, with shares of the chipmaker down by 1% compared to the S&P 500 index. Despite this, analysts remain bullish on the company’s prospects. Analysts have pointed to three reasons for Nvidia’s weakness: DeepSeek lowering AI demand, shifting AI compute cycles away from … Read more

US Experiences Worst Flu Season in 15 Years

The US is experiencing its worst flu season in 15 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reported that the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms was higher than any winter flu season since 2009-2010. COVID-19 appears to be on the decline, while another … Read more

Saudi Arabia Rejects Israel’s Plan to Resettle Gaza Palestinians

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggesting that Palestinians from Gaza could be resettled within Saudi Arabia. The move is seen as a bold rejection of the plan, with Saudi Arabia reaffirming its commitment to Palestinian rights and sovereignty over their land. In a statement released on Sunday, … Read more

Massive Asteroid Strike Created Moon’s Grand Canyon-Like Valleys

A new study suggests that an asteroid strike on the moon billions of years ago formed two massive valleys, comparable in size to Earth’s Grand Canyon. Researchers from the US and Britain used data collected by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to simulate the impact and estimate that it happened near the south pole about 3.8 … Read more

Thai Hostages Return Home After 15 Months of Captivity in Gaza

Five Thai laborers who were taken hostage by Hamas during the Israel-Palestine conflict have returned home after 15 months of captivity in Gaza. The hostages, including a young couple with three children, reunited with their families at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday morning. The five hostages, who are among the estimated 30,000 Thai agricultural workers … Read more