Europe’s Armsmakers Meet Demand as Governments Step Up Orders

Europe’s arms manufacturers have increased production capacity in response to growing demand, but critics argue that more needs to be done. The European Union has proposed various initiatives to boost defense spending, and recent data shows that some of the continent’s largest defense firms are meeting this demand. Data compiled by The Economist reveals that … Read more

US Housing Market Sees Slight Respite Ahead of Spring

The US housing market is experiencing a slight respite ahead of spring, with existing home sales increasing 4.2% from January, according to the National Association of Realtors’ report. However, this positivity comes amidst ongoing uncertainty due to tariffs, inflation, and interest rates. While some regions, such as Florida’s condo market, are seeing increased listings, others … Read more

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Prepares for Historic Splashdown

Astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are just one hour away from splashing down aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The deorbit burn is set to begin at 5:11 p.m. EDT, with splashdown scheduled for approximately 5:57 p.m. Weather conditions remain favorable, clearing the way for a successful landing. The … Read more

BYU’s Demin Delivers on Promise as Cougars Stun VCU

BYU guard Dallin Hall had a feeling that freshman point guard Alex Demin was going to have a big game. During team dinner Wednesday night, Hall told Demin he was about to have his finest hour as a Cougar. And the 19-year-old freshman delivered, scoring 15 points on 6 of 11 shooting in BYU’s 80-71 … Read more

Heathrow Airport Shutdown Causes Global Aviation Disruption

Heathrow Airport, Britain’s largest travel hub, was shut down on Friday due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, causing widespread disruption to global air travel. The chaos is expected to last for days or even weeks, potentially costing the airline industry hundreds of millions of dollars. According to aviation expert Shukor … Read more

SpaceX Launches 450th Falcon 9 with Record-Fast Turnaround

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has launched its eighth batch of satellites, supporting the proliferated architecture constellation, on a record-fast turnaround time for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket program. The mission included a notable milestone: carrying an unspecified number of Starshield satellites, a government variant built by SpaceX in partnership with Northrop Grumman. The launch occurred … Read more

Nvidia Struggles Amidst AI Market Shifts and Tariffs

Nvidia’s recent GTC 2025 conference in San Jose marked a record-breaking event with over 25,000 attendees flocking to the convention center. The company showcased its powerful new chips, “supercomputers,” and robots, aiming to reassure investors about demand for its products. CEO Jensen Huang projected confidence, claiming that traditional AI scaling was not falling out of … Read more

Forgotten Master: Jack Whitten’s Abstract Genius Celebrated Posthumously

For decades, Jack Whitten’s artistic contributions were consistently overlooked and undervalued. Despite facing patronage that was both belittling and frustrating, the renowned 20th-century abstract painter has now finally received his due. A recent retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art is a testament to his enduring legacy, showcasing an impressive body of work that defies … Read more