European defence shares have surged to record highs as investors bet on increased government spending and a boost in security. The Stoxx Europe aerospace and defence index jumped 8% on Monday, its biggest one-day gain since November 2020. Shares in major defence contractors such as Rheinmetall, Leonardo, Thales, BAE Systems, and Saab also saw significant … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched 21 new Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Sunday night, but suffered a setback when its reusable Falcon 9 booster lost contact shortly after landing. The launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was the fifth and final mission for booster B1086, which had previously flown three Starlink missions as well as … Read more
Duke basketball clinched its second ACC regular-season championship in four seasons with a convincing 93-60 win over Wake Forest on Monday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Behind Cooper Flagg’s 28 points, the Blue Devils extended their unbeaten streak to seven games and improved to 27-3 overall. The victory also marked Duke’s 17th consecutive home game … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a national strategic crypto reserve, which will include five cryptocurrencies. The move is seen as a significant shift in US policy towards cryptocurrency regulation and aims to make America “the crypto capital of the world.” The reserve’s creation comes before a White House Crypto Summit on … Read more
Oil prices fell to their lowest level of the year after the OPEC cartel agreed to increase production, starting in April. The move could lead to more oil than global demand can handle, benefiting consumers but squeezing producers and governments reliant on oil exports. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/business/energy-environment/oil-prices-opec-production.html
The US Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to cut its workforce by 7,000 employees, from 57,000 to 50,000 staff, as part of a massive reorganization aimed at reducing costs. Former agency commissioner Martin O’Malley has warned beneficiaries to prepare for potential delays in service and benefits due to the staffing cuts. O’Malley expressed concerns … Read more
Many websites now require users to complete a verification process in order to proceed with their interactions. However, some users are finding this requirement frustrating due to its reliance on JavaScript. In order to verify that users are human and not robots, websites are often forced to display a message requesting that they enable JavaScript … Read more
European leaders met in London to form a plan to help end the war in Ukraine, but potential peacekeepers face significant political and economic hurdles. Britain and France have promised to muster a “coalition of the willing” to secure a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. However, it’s unclear how many countries will join, and … Read more
Mobile World Congress has kicked off in Barcelona, Spain, with several manufacturers showcasing their latest devices and technologies. Samsung displayed concept pieces for folding displays, while Lenovo announced its Yoga Solar PC, which runs on sunlight. TCL showcased its Nxtpaper technology, a colorful e-Ink-like experience. Several new phones were also revealed, including the Nothing Phone … Read more
A German Shepherd Named Zinna Was Not Found Dead in the Home, Contrary to Initial Reports The Santa Fe Police Department has made an error in their initial death report, misidentifying a dog named Bear as dead when in fact it was Zinna, another dog, that perished. The mistake was brought to light after news … Read more