Month: February 2025

A US-based startup, Castelion, has successfully raised $100 million to further develop its ballistic missile technology. This significant funding injection will help the company enhance its capabilities and potentially disrupt the industry’s traditional players. The investment is a testament to the growing demand for innovative solutions in the aerospace and defense sector. Source: https://aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/ballistic-missile-startup-castelion-raises-100-million

A second-year PhD student at George Mason University is working on a project that could help safeguard astronauts and technology in space, as well as prevent widespread blackouts on Earth. João Felipe Sousa Pereira’s research focuses on understanding the precise triggers of solar flares, which are often associated with coronal mass ejections (CMEs) that can … Read more

Israel is set to release three male hostages held in Gaza, bringing an end to the latest captives under the ceasefire and hostage deal. The trio, Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas, and Ofer Kalderon, were named by the militant group on Friday. Keith Siegel, an Israeli-American citizen, was taken from his home in kibbutz Kfar Aza … Read more

A ceasefire in Gaza has seen its smoothest exchange yet of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, with Hamas freeing three male hostages on Saturday and Israel releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners. The latest releases were quick and orderly, a contrast to chaotic scenes earlier this week. The prisoner exchanges are part of the truce’s second phase, … Read more

This February, gamers have a plethora of exciting titles to look forward to on the PS5. The highlight of the month is undoubtedly Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, an action RPG that promises to deliver an unforgettable adventure set in medieval Europe. Set amidst the chaos of a civil war in 15th-century Bohemia, players take on … Read more

AbbVie executives have expressed optimism over the performance of its new medications Skyrizi and Rinvoq, which are gaining traction in the market despite concerns about competition from Humira. The company’s CEO Rob Michael has assured that AbbVie is thriving, following a period of uncertainty surrounding Humira’s patent expiration. Source: https://endpts.com/abbvie-executives-bask-in-skyrizi-rinvoq-successes-as-the-drugs-take-up-humiras-mantle

A user attempting to access the popular sports website 247sports.com was met with a frustrating error message. The HTTP error code 403, which indicates “Forbidden,” appeared on screen alongside the message “You don’t have authorization to view this page.” This technical issue rendered the site inaccessible. The cause of the denial is not explicitly stated … Read more

Phyllis Dalton, a renowned British costume designer behind some of the most iconic historical epics, has passed away at the age of 99. Her contributions to cinema include “Doctor Zhivago,” “The Princess Bride,” and “Lawrence of Arabia.” Dalton’s meticulous attention to detail earned her Oscars for “Henry V” and recognition for her emotive, striking costumes … Read more

Former WWE employee Janel Grant has named Brock Lesnar as a person she claims was offered to her by company executive Vince McMahon for sex in 2021. In an amended lawsuit filed in January 2024, Grant alleges that McMahon demanded she create “personalized sexual content” for Lesnar to keep her job. The amended complaint also … Read more

US bank JPMorgan is set to deliver a record $4 billion worth of gold bullion to New York this month, amidst escalating trade tensions under President Donald Trump. The shipment, weighing over 30 million troy ounces, will be the second-largest in history and reflects rising demand for gold as a hedge against tariffs. The delivery … Read more