The Ariane 6 rocket, Europe’s latest launch vehicle, successfully deployed a high-resolution reconnaissance satellite into orbit on its first operational flight. The 184-foot-tall rocket lifted off from French Guiana’s Kourou spaceport at 11:24 am EST, powered by twin solid-fueled boosters and a hydrogen-fueled core stage engine. The rocket shed its strap-on boosters two minutes after … Read more
Government borrowing costs rose worldwide on Thursday, despite German bond yields easing off their highest levels since 1990. Analysts attribute U.S. tariffs to the surge in global bond market fluctuations. The yield on Germany’s 10-year debt instruments jumped by 30 basis points on Wednesday, prompting a sell-off of German bonds, which are considered a benchmark … Read more
ZDNET recommends Starship, an open-source terminal app designed to enhance the user experience with a minimal, fast, and highly customizable prompt. We gathered data from various sources, including vendor listings, independent reviews, and customer feedback to assess its performance. During our testing, we found that Starship aims to be a better prompt for Linux and … Read more
Lin-Manuel Miranda and producer Jeff Seller have canceled the spring 2026 run of hit musical “Hamilton” at the Kennedy Center, citing the center’s politicization under President Donald Trump’s leadership. The decision comes after Trump removed several Democratic members from the bipartisan board of directors and replaced them with loyalists. Miranda stated that he cannot support … Read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the White House’s position on tariffs, stating that access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American dream. He emphasized that trade policy should prioritize prosperity, upward mobility, and economic security for all citizens. Bessent, speaking to a crowd of leading economists, warned that strong measures may be … Read more
A team of geologists from Curtin University has made a groundbreaking discovery in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, uncovering evidence of a hypervelocity meteorite impact that occurred 3.47 billion years ago during the Archean Eon. This find is significant because it represents the oldest known crater on Earth, surpassing the previous record holder by … Read more
HPE Co. shares fell sharply after the company reported weak profit expectations due to tariffs and low server sales margins. The company plans to cut about 3,000 jobs as it faces financial challenges. Earnings estimates for the fiscal year ending in October 2025 were lower than analyst predictions, with projected earnings ranging from $1.70 to … Read more
Delta Air Lines has partnered with California startup JetZero to bring a revolutionary aircraft to market by 2027. The blended-wing-body airframe is designed to be up to 50% more fuel efficient than current tube-and-wing aircraft, a significant advantage in decarbonizing airline operations. The partnership will help accelerate development of the aircraft, which received funding from … Read more
Astronomers using NASA’s Chandra observatory and Europe’s XMM-Newton spacecraft have finally solved a 45-year-old mystery surrounding an unusual X-ray signal detected in the Helix Nebula. The team of cosmic detectives believe that the signal is the dying scream of a planet destroyed by a superdense stellar corpse called a white dwarf. The signal, which was … Read more
Tesla is facing a cash crisis in the first quarter of 2025 due to slowing sales. CEO Elon Musk’s involvement in politics has scared off potential customers, leading to a decline in estimated deliveries by over 4%. This could put the company at risk of going free-cash-flow negative. Analysts point to heavy spending on automation … Read more