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
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of killing over 200 unarmed civilians in a cluster of villages near the White Nile state. The attacks, which occurred in al-Kadaris and al-Khelwat, were carried out by RSF fighters who allegedly committed executions, kidnappings, enforced disappearances, and property looting. The RSF, once allied with the military … Read more
A family seeking the safe return of their son, a British couple’s detention in Iran while traveling on motorcycles is described as “distressing.” Lindsay and Craig Foreman were accused of “security crimes” by Iranian state media after being detained. The couple was on a motorcycle trip around the world when they were arrested, sparking concerns … Read more