China’s foreign ministry has urged the US to reconsider its assessment of Beijing as a top military and cyber threat. In response, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the ministry, stated that the US is spreading a theory meant to justify containment and suppression of China. Guo added that China demands an end to conniving support … Read more
Britain’s Heathrow airport has defended its decision to shut down operations for 18 hours after a power grid failure on Friday, with the airport blaming a fire at a nearby substation that interrupted its systems. The airport said it was forced to close while it reconfigured and switched to power from an alternative substation. National … Read more
Researchers deployed an unmanned submarine named ‘Ran’ beneath thick Antarctic ice, capturing detailed maps of a glacier’s underside for the first time. The mission, part of the TARSAN project, revealed vital clues about future sea level rise and challenged previous scientific assumptions. The submersible, named ‘Ran,’ traveled over 1,000 kilometers under the glacier and reached … Read more
A recent measles outbreak in Washington D.C. was triggered by a traveler who brought the highly contagious virus into the city while still infectious, according to local health officials. The person, who came from Minnesota, is believed to have traveled within the District after their symptoms appeared. This development highlights the ongoing risk of measles … Read more
The US government has launched a classified payload into orbit using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The NROL-69 mission, which was completed on Monday, marked the first time this year that the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) partnered with the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. The NRO is … Read more
FKA Twigs has postponed her upcoming tour dates in Chicago, Toronto, and New York due to visa issues. The singer took to social media to announce the news, stating that her production team failed to complete the proper paperwork for their visas. Twigs had planned to perform in Chicago on March 26-27, Toronto on March … Read more
YouTube dominated US TV viewership in February, outpacing all other media providers. The platform accounted for 11.6% of total TV use, a record high and surpassing its previous best in July 2024. This surge can be attributed to an unexpected demographic – people over 50, who made up about 36% of YouTube’s TV viewing time. … Read more
A California woman has stopped treatment after nearly a decade of battling colon cancer, despite undergoing 180 rounds of chemotherapy and seven surgeries. Jamie Comer, 55, was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in 2016 and given just six months to live. However, she persevered and is now using her experience to advocate for earlier … Read more
NFL receiver Stefon Diggs has agreed to a three-year contract with the New England Patriots, worth $69 million, according to reports. The deal includes $26 million guaranteed at signing and features significant per-game bonuses tied to his performance on the field. Diggs, who suffered a torn ACL during the 2024 season, will join his fourth … Read more
Turkish President Erdogan’s arrest of his chief rival, Ekrem Imamoglu, has raised concerns among investors about the country’s democratic direction. Despite initial market gains, analysts warn that Erdogan’s actions will continue to damage Turkey’s economy. The recent stock market surge may be seen as a temporary reprieve, but it does not address the underlying issues … Read more