SpaceX successfully launched 21 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday afternoon. Thirteen of the satellites feature Direct to Cell capabilities, a technology that allows users to access internet services directly through their cellphones. The Falcon 9 rocket, carrying booster B1077, took off at 1:53 p.m. … Read more
Asteroid 2024 YR4, discovered on December 27, 2024, has a 2.1% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. The odds are still favorable, but additional observations are crucial to refine the estimates. The Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) detected the asteroid, initially setting its impact probability at 1.3%. Further observation increased the chances to … Read more
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has fired four employees for misappropriating $59 million in FEMA funds meant for disaster relief, instead using it to pay for luxury hotels in New York City to house migrant guests. The firings come after a tweet from Elon Musk accusing the agency of misuse. Musk claimed that … Read more
US skiers Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson won the gold medal in the new team combined event at the Alpine skiing world championships, extending Shiffrin’s career-best week. The top American team rose from fourth place after the downhill leg to take the lead when leaders faltered in the slalom. Johnson, who won the downhill gold … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell maintained a firm stance on interest rates. Meanwhile, proposed mergers dominated headlines, with Tesla lagging behind due to fears of a takeover plan led by Elon Musk. Apple stock surged following reports of an artificial intelligence deal with Alibaba. Tesla’s struggles … Read more
Elliott Investment Management LP has taken a significant stake in Phillips 66, worth over $2.5 billion, and is urging the energy company to sell or spin off its midstream unit. The move comes as shares rose nearly 4% on Tuesday morning. According to Elliott, Phillips 66’s midstream business could fetch more than $40 billion. The … Read more
Luka Dončić made a highly anticipated debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his presence has already brought significant changes to the team. In their 12-7 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday, Dončić played just 23 minutes, scoring 14 points and providing four assists. Here are five key takeaways from Dončić’s first taste of … Read more
When it comes to frozen pizzas, many of us assume they’re a one-trick pony when it comes to taste and texture. However, an Italian pizza maker revealed a game-changing tip on the Inside Trader Joe’s podcast that can elevate your homemade or store-bought pies: thawing them before baking. According to Christian, who has been supplying … Read more
Boom Supersonic’s experimental jet, XB-1, successfully broke the sound barrier three times during its 13th and final test flight on Monday. The aircraft lifted off from the Mojave Air & Space Port in southeastern California and flew for about 41 minutes at supersonic speeds. The XB-1 is a piloted pathfinder vehicle designed to pave the … Read more
A woman from Kent has shared her harrowing experience of mistaking cancer symptoms for menopause, highlighting the importance of seeking medical attention immediately if unusual signs persist. Dawn Willis, 45, had been experiencing vaginal bleeding and swelling in her belly for over a year before her family urged her to see a doctor. Initially, she … Read more