US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, tasked by Donald Trump to handle negotiations with Iran and Russia, has proven himself to be cluelessly out of his depth. Witkoff’s first task was to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas, but he was duped into authorizing direct talks without Qatar’s mediation. Witkoff’s handling of the Iranian nuclear programme has … Read more
Power has been restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico, with an estimated 98.8% of customers having their electricity back on, according to LUMA Energy’s latest update. The power company reported that almost 1.5 million people are now connected, representing 98.8% of its total customer base. LUMA Energy stated that it has met its initial … Read more
The world’s vulnerability tracking system is fragmenting, with the US government discontinuing funding for MITRE, the organization behind the widely used Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program. This has led to the emergence of alternative systems, including the EUVD (European Union Vulnerability Database), which has been developed by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s sharp increases in tariffs have sparked global uncertainty, weakening the world economy and pushing up inflation. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that these tariffs will slow down global growth but not cause a worldwide recession. In its latest projections, set to be released next week, the IMF expects global economic … Read more
The US struggle to obtain rare earths reveals why President Trump has a point on globalization – but not on how to address it. The problem lies in the complex global market dynamics, which Trump’s blunt-force tariff policies fail to solve. Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/rare-earths-trump-tariffs-china-d44ccd48
NASA’s new solar investigator mission, named PUNCH, has successfully captured its first-light images of the sun. The mission consists of four small satellites designed to work together as a single instrument to decode some of the sun’s biggest mysteries. The initial images show stars and constellations visible against a soft amber haze, known as the … Read more
Google has announced that its Gemini Live feature, which allows users to share their screen and have a conversation about it, is now available to all Android users for free. This feature was initially exclusive to the Pixel 9 series and Galaxy S24 and S25, but it expanded to more phones with the March Pixel … Read more
The Times of Israel, an online news portal, has encountered technical difficulties, leaving users unable to access its website. A quick check revealed that the issue was related to JavaScript and cookie settings, which are required for proper functionality. Users can resolve the problem by enabling these features on their devices, allowing them to continue … Read more
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is nearing its highly anticipated encounter with small main belt asteroid Donaldjohanson. The asteroid’s brightness appears as a series of points in front of a static background, with periodic brightening and dimming on a 10-day cycle. This suggests the asteroid is a slowly rotating elongated object. To ensure accuracy, NASA’s navigation team … Read more
Sunderfolk, a new video game from the creators of Sunderfolk, aims to help players “Rediscover Game Night” by providing a fun and engaging experience for friends. The game’s success lies in its ability to foster friendly competition and camaraderie among players, making it an ideal addition to your gaming schedule. Developed with a focus on … Read more