Tesla’s market value plummeted by over $800 billion after a hacker targeted the company, revealing sensitive information about its owners and employees. The website DOGEQUEST, which lists the locations of Tesla showrooms, charging stations, and government employee homes, has raised concerns among authorities. In a statement, Elon Musk condemned the hack as “domestic terrorism,” urging … Read more
The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed Tesla from its annual event due to concerns over safety, particularly for attendees, exhibitors, and staff. According to Eric Nicholl, the show’s executive director, “the primary concern is the safety of all who attend” and he cited protests and vandalism against the company as a reason. Protests and … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a scorching hot exoplanet called Enaiposha (GJ 1214 b) that defies previous expectations of what an exoplanet should be like. Located just 47 light-years from Earth, this planet is shrouded in a thick haze filled with aerosols and strange molecules, making it one of the most intriguing exoplanets to date. The discovery … Read more
The ClearFake campaign has evolved to use fake reCAPTCHA and Cloudflare Turnstile verifications as lures to trick users into downloading malware. The threat actors behind the campaign are using fake web browser update baits on compromised WordPress sites as a malware distribution vector. ClearFake, first highlighted in July 2023, uses EtherHiding to fetch next-stage payload … Read more
A private space company, Firefly Aerospace, has achieved a historic milestone by launching its Blue Ghost moon lander on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and successfully landing on the moon. The 14-day mission is the longest commercial operation on the moon to date. The spacecraft, which completed 100% of its mission objectives, captured high-definition images of … Read more
Meta Platforms, the social media giant, has raised concerns among Delaware state government officials by considering pulling out of the state in light of changes to corporate law. The move has left investors worried and prompted a weekend meeting between state lawmakers and corporate attorneys, including those from Tesla. Delaware’s unique business-friendly environment, which attracts … Read more
The US Department of Defense has restored a story about Jackie Robinson’s military service on its website after initially deleting it as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to purge references to diversity, equity and inclusion from government websites. In a statement, Press Secretary John Ullyot said that the Department of Defense values the patriotism … Read more
A French citizen, Olivier Grondeau, has been released from Iranian detention after spending over two years on spying charges. The French government had earlier denounced the detention as “disgraceful and arbitrary.” France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, described Mr. Grondeau’s release as a “huge relief” and credited it to “tireless work” by French diplomats. Mr. Grondeau … Read more
The European Space Agency’s EUclid mission has released its first major batch of observations, revealing unprecedented insights into dark matter and dark energy. The telescope captured images of 26 million galaxies over 10 billion years of cosmic history, providing researchers with a detailed catalogue of 380,000 galaxies. The data reveals the rich variation in galactic … Read more
As an emergency room physician for over two decades, Dr. Joe Whittington often struggles with falling asleep after a long shift. His chaotic work environment and irregular hours make it difficult to quiet his mind and relax. To combat this issue, he discovered “cognitive shuffling,” a technique that involves actively distracting himself from racing thoughts. … Read more