NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft is making significant strides in its development, with the recent completion of another crucial phase of its taxi testing program. The X-59 aims to reduce flight times from London to New York to under four hours, cutting current travel time by more than half. The X-59 is dubbed the “son … Read more
Syria’s armed Bedouin clans have withdrawn from the Druze-majority city of Sweida after week-long clashes, following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The withdrawal brought a cautious calm to the area, with humanitarian aid convoys on their way. The clashes between militias of the Druze religious minority and Sunni Muslim clans killed hundreds and threatened Syria’s fragile post-war … Read more
Regulatory clarity has been passed with the GENIUS Act, but industry experts say it’s just a starting point. Scalable blockchains, instant verification systems, and trusted custody are needed to further integrate crypto into finance, identity, and privacy systems. Crypto Week brought significant regulatory progress, including the passage of the GENIUS Act, which recognizes non-security crypto … Read more
The stock market’s recent surge has come to an end, with investors punishing companies that missed earnings expectations. This quiet reaction suggests that much of the good news is already factored into prices, and investors are holding back on their enthusiasm. In contrast, financial stocks have seen a significant beat rate this quarter, outperforming expectations … Read more
A devastating fire on an Indonesian ferry has left five people dead and over 280 rescued. The incident occurred off the coast of North Sulawesi when a passenger filmed himself holding onto a crying baby in the open sea as the ferry burned. Abdul Rahmad Agu livestreamed the chaos live on Facebook, showing fellow passengers … Read more
Wall Street closed out its third winning week in four with a quiet finish on Friday, as the S&P 500 edged down by less than 0.1% after setting an all-time high the previous day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 142 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite rose slightly to add another record. Norfolk … Read more
A 429 Too Many Requests error indicates that a server has reached its maximum allowed number of requests within a given time frame. This is typically due to excessive traffic or heavy usage of the server’s resources. The HTTP status code 429 is designed to inform clients (such as web browsers) that they have exceeded … Read more
The United States has welcomed the signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and representatives of the March 23 Movement, facilitated by Qatar. This agreement marks a significant step towards advancing peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. Qatar’s leadership played a crucial role in facilitating this … Read more
Scottie Scheffler won his second major title of the year, dominating the competition at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The 29-year-old Texan carded a 68 on Sunday to secure a four-stroke victory, finishing at 17-under 267. Scheffler’s performance was not surprising, as he had been on a dominant run for over … Read more
A growing trend in technology has seen the rise of AI chatbots, with many people using them as personal assistants, therapists, companions, and even romantic partners. According to recent surveys, the use of chatbots has doubled since 2023, with a significant proportion of Americans under 30 having used platforms like ChatGPT. Microsoft’s CEO Mustafa Suleyman … Read more