NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 research aircraft has completed electromagnetic testing, confirming its systems work together safely without interference. The tests, conducted at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ facility in California, ensured that the aircraft’s onboard systems do not interfere with each other or cause unexpected problems. Electromagnetic interference occurs when an electric or magnetic field source … Read more
Apple has unveiled its largest-ever investment program in the US, committing over $500 billion over the next four years. The plan aims to drive American innovation and advanced high-skilled manufacturing, focusing on areas like AI, silicon engineering, and workforce development. As part of this initiative, Apple plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Houston … Read more
A growing concern among doctors is that excessive smartphone and iPad use in children can lead to vision damage, including nearsightedness. According to Dr. Steve Gerber, Advanced Ophthalmology Michiana, the amount of nearsightedness is increasing in every child age group. Dr. Gerber notes that screen time has a hypnotic effect on young children under 2, … Read more
Israel is seeking to extend a 42-day ceasefire agreement with Hamas in Gaza, but faces skepticism from Israeli officials over its feasibility. The current truce, set to expire on Saturday, would require further hostage releases in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Meanwhile, Gaza has been hit by extreme cold temperatures, resulting in the deaths … Read more
The US has offered to help Ukraine fend off an invader in exchange for a share of its natural resources, sparking concerns that the deal is a “protection racket.” The agreement would not include explicit security guarantees, and experts say it undermines American credibility and sends a message to allies that the US cannot be … Read more
New Zealand lightweight Dan Hooker has pulled out of his scheduled five-round bout against Justin Gaethje at UFC 313 on March 8, citing a hand injury. Hooker revealed the news in a video with his daughter and also offered Rafael Fiziev as his replacement for the fight. The main event is now set to feature … Read more
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has significantly altered his party’s stance on European defence spending, taking a more aggressive approach following President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK. The decision reverses Labour’s previous manifesto commitment to increase development aid and reduces international aid budget. In 2022, Labour promised to restore development spending to 0.7% of … Read more
US stocks continued to slide amid uncertainty over the impact of President Trump’s economic agenda, including tariffs. Disappointing private sector and consumer sentiment surveys have sparked a selloff, with the S&P 500 dropping slightly on Tuesday. The Nasdaq fell by more than 1%, extending declines of roughly 2.5% and 4.5% over the past five days. … Read more
Kathleen Kennedy, the long-time head of Lucasfilm, is set to step down from her position by the end of the year, according to reports. The 13-year tenure at George Lucas-founded studio saw a mix of success and controversy, including criticism over spin-off series like The Acolyte. Notably, Elon Musk had publicly criticized Kennedy last year, … Read more
Apple has faced another controversy with its artificial intelligence system, as some iPhone users reported seeing the word “racist” temporarily appear as “Trump” before correction. The issue was replicated by The New York Times and led to questions about Apple’s AI capabilities. An Apple spokeswoman attributed the problem to phonetic overlap between the two words … Read more