German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US is considering joining Israel’s military campaign in Iran, with a decision potentially imminent. He stated that Germany hopes for the Iranian regime to return to negotiations if it wants US involvement. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-friedrich-merz-says-us-weighing-participation-iran-strikes
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young astronomers to share their knowledge and the joy of discovery with others, emphasizing its contribution to building a more peaceful and just world. The pope spoke during an audience at the Vatican Observatory in June, addressing dozens of university and graduate students from developing nations who were taking part … Read more
A person infected with measles recently traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, exposing the public to the highly contagious virus between June 10 and midnight in Concourses C and D of Terminal 4. Local health officials are working to notify individuals who may have been exposed and encourage them to stay up-to-date on their … Read more
JetBlue Airways is implementing cost-cutting measures due to weakened travel demand amid economic uncertainty. The airline has announced it will reduce flights, especially on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and wind down underperforming routes. In a note to staff, CEO Joanna Geraghty stated that reaching a break-even operating margin in fiscal 2025 is “unlikely” due to the … Read more
Google has made its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, generally available (GA) to consumers and developers. The update follows an experimental testing phase that began in late March. Gemini 2.5 Pro will now be available to free users with limited access, while paid subscribers can enjoy expanded access. The new model is designed for … Read more
Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to split its cable TV networks from its streaming business, with significant implications for CNN. The corporate split is expected to be completed by mid-2026, with Gunnar Wiedenfels leading the spun-off group of cable assets, including CNN. Analysts and insiders warn that CNN’s struggles to attract a respectable audience and … Read more
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The Times of Israel website is currently experiencing technical difficulties. To access the site, users are advised to enable JavaScript and cookies on their devices. The issue is being investigated and will be resolved as soon as possible. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/macron-says-us-has-put-forward-a-ceasefire-offer-between-israel-and-iran
China has successfully conducted a zero-altitude escape test for its manned spacecraft Mengzhou (Dream Vessel) at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China’s Gansu Province on June 17, 2025. The test marked a significant breakthrough in the development of China’s manned lunar exploration program. According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office, this is … Read more
The highly anticipated Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile is set to make history with its first image release on June 23, 2025. This state-of-the-art astronomical facility features the world’s largest digital camera, capable of capturing the entire sky every few days. The observatory will conduct a 10-year survey of the southern sky using the … Read more