Axiom Space has partnered with Oakley, the high-end sunglasses designer, to develop a unique visor for its upcoming lunar expedition suit. The AxEMU (Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit) spacesuit is designed for NASA’s Artemis 3 mission, set to launch in mid-2027. The visor features Oakley’s “next-gen High-Definition Optics” technology, which will provide astronauts with high-clarity vision … Read more
Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Orange County this weekend, but crowds gathered in Anaheim on Friday to express their opposition to his presence and the Trump administration’s immigration policy. The protesters, who were largely anti-immigration enforcement operations, blocked traffic near Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The protest comes just one day after … Read more
James Gunn’s Superman has set a new record for the domestic box office, topping Friday’s chart with $56.5 million and potentially reaching a whopping $116.6 million, surpassing Zack Snyder’s 2013 film Man of Steel. The movie’s success marks a major comeback for DC Studios, which was rebooted by Gunn as co-head. The film has grossed … Read more
The US is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 33 years, with over 1,300 cases reported so far this year. The outbreak, which started in Texas, has surpassed the number of cases seen in 1992 and is expected to continue as people travel during the summer season. Experts attribute the surge in measles cases to … Read more
Auburn basketball star Tahaad Pettiford was arrested in Alabama early Saturday morning, but was released from jail later that day after posting bail. Pettiford, a 19-year-old guard, had previously withdrawn his name from the NBA draft to return to college basketball. Pettiford’s decision to leave the draft came after he received feedback from NBA teams … Read more
A recent death in Flagstaff has raised concerns about the plague, but health officials are urging the public not to panic. According to Will Humble, Executive Director of the Arizona Public Health Association, pneumonic plague is a treatable disease that spreads through bites from infected fleas, typically found on animals such as prairie dogs and … Read more
NASA officials have announced that the next test flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle could be uncrewed due to ongoing issues with the spacecraft. The decision comes as work continues to address problems identified during earlier tests. Source: https://spacenews.com/nasa-considering-flying-only-cargo-on-next-starliner-mission
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded his visit to ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) with a positive tone, hailing the engagement as productive and fruitful. The trip aimed to strengthen US ties with member nations in Southeast Asia, where Washington has deep historical and economic interests. During meetings with various leaders, including Chinese … Read more
Superman, the iconic superhero, has been an “illegal alien” for 87 years. This fact was highlighted in a 2013 campaign called Superman Is an Immigrant, which aimed to raise awareness about the struggles of immigrants in America. When filmmaker James Gunn’s new Superman film calls it an immigrant story, critics accused him of politicizing the … Read more
South Carolina has reported its first measles case of 2025, according to the state’s Department of Public Health. The affected individual, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus during an international trip and is currently in isolation. This marks the first time a case of measles has been reported in South Carolina since September 2024. … Read more