Hubble Telescope Uncovers Mysterious Kuiper Belt Asteroid Trio

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery in the distant Kuiper Belt, a region of icy bodies beyond Neptune. The telescope has found that a system of asteroids, designated 148780 Altjira, may be triplets rather than twins as previously suspected. This discovery challenges our understanding of how these objects form and could lead … Read more

EU Leaders Unite to Boost Defense Spending for Ukraine

European Union leaders have agreed on a defense spending plan, demonstrating their support for Ukraine amid rising tensions with Russia. The decision comes after US President Donald Trump announced that he would freeze $1 billion in aid intended for Ukraine’s military modernization. In Brussels, European Prime Ministers and Presidents met to discuss the security situation … Read more

SpaceX’s Starship Suffers Fatal Spiral in Spacecraft Test Flight

SpaceX’s Starship suffered a fatal malfunction during its latest test flight, spiraling out of control in space and marking the second consecutive launch where the vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure on its way to orbit. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has briefly halted flights into major Florida airports and diverted others due to concerns about … Read more

Is Apple’s New $349 iPad a Smart Buy?

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US Auto Loan Defaults Soar to 6.56 Percent High

US auto loan defaults have reached a six-year high, with subprime borrowers being hit hardest. According to Fitch Ratings data, the number of subprime automobile borrowers at least 60 days past due has increased to 6.56 percent, the highest since 1994. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports that delinquency rates for all auto … Read more

Nintendo Switch Online Adds Retro Game Boy Titles for March

The Nintendo Switch Online service is set to add new retro games from the Game Boy library starting in March 2025. These new titles include Donkey Kong and Mario’s Picross. Donkey Kong will feature four levels, followed by an additional 97 stages. This new release comes as a surprise on Mar10 Day, hinting that Nintendo … Read more

Stephen A. Smith Extends with ESPN for $100 Million

Stephen A. Smith has agreed to a five-year extension with ESPN worth at least $100 million, according to reports. The deal keeps him as the primary host of “First Take” and reduces his appearances on other NBA programs. The 57-year-old journalist has also hinted at a potential political run, sparking speculation about a possible presidential … Read more