The European Space Agency (ESA) has cleared its first para-astronaut, John McFall, to spend a long time on the International Space Station (ISS). This decision marks a significant step in space exploration and demonstrates that disability does not disqualify individuals from reaching for the stars. McFall, 43, lost his right leg above the knee in … Read more
A popular online platform experienced technical difficulties due to an unexpected surge in traffic, resulting in a “429 Too Many Requests” error message. The website’s infrastructure was unable to handle the increased load, causing it to become inaccessible to users. The issue is currently being addressed by the site’s administrators, who are working to optimize … Read more
The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are expected to appear in parts of the US this weekend, with peak visibility in northernmost regions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a Kp index of three to four, indicating heightened aurora activity. Optimal viewing conditions occur between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., when clear skies … Read more
Southwest Airlines plans to reduce its corporate workforce by 15%, marking the airline’s first round of broad layoffs in its 53-year history. The job cuts primarily affect corporate employees, rather than overall staff. The initial version of this article contained incorrect information on the scope of the cuts. After verifying the details, it was corrected … Read more
Brazil’s attorney general has charged former president Jair Bolsonaro and several key allies with leading a far-right conspiracy to cling to power through a military coup. The charges, made on Tuesday night, accuse Bolsonaro of crimes including attempting a coup d’état, forming an armed criminal association, and abolishing the rule of law. Bolsonaro lost the … Read more
US inflation has jumped by 5.5% at an annualized rate, with the core consumer price index, stripping out volatile food and energy costs, rising to its highest in four decades. The surge comes as Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to fuel consumer concerns. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces increased scrutiny amid the crisis. The recent … Read more
A team of astrophysicists using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has observed a stunning light show from the center of our galaxy, featuring short bursts and longer flares. The activity is caused by the accretion disk around Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way’s center. The researchers found that the disk emits … Read more
New York State’s road salt shortage has prompted several towns to seek supplies from local companies like Apalachee Salt. The company claims it was not awarded any contracts by the state and is now delivering salt to American Rock Salt, a major supplier of 30 counties. Ellen Pouthier, owner of Apalachee Salt, says the “Buy … Read more
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the removal of a Democrat from the Merit Systems Protection Board, a U.S. agency that hears appeals by federal government employees when they are fired or disciplined. The board’s chair, Cathy Harris, was fired by President Donald Trump after he took office last month. A temporary restraining order issued … Read more
A strange object captured on Google Maps in 2021 has sparked wild rumors about its origin, with some people believing it was a black hole. However, the mysterious patch is actually Vostok Island, one of the islands that make up the Republic of Kiribati in the South Pacific. The island, which is only 0.1 square … Read more