China to Launch Historic Space Mission with Asteroid Flyby

China’s Tianwen-2 mission has arrived at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, marking an important milestone for its upcoming launch. The mission, scheduled to take place in the first half of this year, will conduct several tasks in a single launch, including a flyby of asteroid 2016 HO3 and an exploration of main-belt comet 311P. Asteroid … Read more

India Caps EV Charging Investment for Tariff Relief

India’s government is set to limit investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to 5% of a company’s total investment, as part of its efforts to attract foreign automakers. The move aims to prioritize car manufacturing over charging networks, amid growing concerns over the lack of fast chargers in the country. Tesla, which has finalized … Read more

Musk’s X Cracks Down on Advertisers Over Spending

Elon Musk’s X social media platform has warned major advertisers to increase their spending or face legal trouble. The move comes after years of boycotts and advertising restrictions, which have now eased following a powerful relationship with the US President. X CEO Linda Yaccarino recently met with executives from top ad agencies like Interpublic Group, … Read more

Expert Insights: Volatility Creates New Investment Opportunities

Market experts are seeing opportunities in the current market volatility. Julie Hyman and Alexandra Canal recap Thursday’s market performance, discussing the latest earnings from Rivian (RIVN) and Block, Inc. (XYZ). Solidarity Capital’s Jeff McLean joins to talk about areas where volatility is creating new investment opportunities. Volatility in the markets has led to changes in … Read more

Crypto Prices Plummet After $1.5B Bybit Hack Report

Crypto exchange Bybit reported a massive security breach, resulting in a $1.5 billion Ethereum (ETH) outflow, which led to a significant drop in Bitcoin and Ether prices. The incident occurred on Friday, with Bitcoin (BTC) sliding near $97,000 and Ether slipping nearly 4% below $2,700. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou confirmed the hack in an X … Read more

Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother Voletta Wallace Dies at 78

Notorious B.I.G.’s mother, Voletta Wallace, has passed away at the age of 78. According to Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac, she died from natural causes in hospice care on Friday morning in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Voletta played a significant role in managing her late son’s estate after his tragic death in 1997. The estate’s value has … Read more

Chinese Hackers Use Custom Malware to Spy on US Telecom Networks

Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have been using custom malware to spy on US telecom networks. The group, which has been active since at least 2019, primarily targets government entities and telecommunications companies. Recent breaches have confirmed that Salt Typhoon accessed the private communications of some US government officials and stole information related … Read more

CDC Ordered to Shelve Vaccine Ads Promoting “Informed Consent”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been instructed by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to stop promoting the benefits of flu vaccines through paid advertising campaigns. Instead, the ads will focus on informed consent, or the idea that people should be notified of all risks and benefits … Read more

Tesla Recalls 376,000 US Vehicles Over Power Steering Issue

Tesla has issued a massive recall of 376,000 vehicles in the US due to a power steering assist feature that could make driving harder at low speeds, increasing the risk of crashes. The recall affects 2023 Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers running older software. According to Tesla, the issue can cause an overvoltage … Read more

Rosemount Upsets Centennial/SLP 3-2 for First State Win

Rosemount, the No. 7 seed, stunned second-seeded Centennial/Spring Lake Park 3-2 to earn its first-ever win in the Class AA Girls State Hockey Tournament on Thursday, Feb. 20. The Irish’s victory marks their third consecutive State Tournament appearance. The upset move Rosemount into the Class AA semifinals, where they will face either No. 3 Hill-Murray … Read more