SpaceX recently conducted an engine test on its Starship spacecraft ahead of the company’s 7th orbital test flight. The test, which lasted approximately 10 seconds, was part of a series of checkouts to ensure the vehicle is healthy before being transported to the launchpad. The upcoming launch, Integrated Flight Test-7 (IFT-7), is expected to take … Read more
A Filipino woman who spent over 15 years on death row in Indonesia for drug trafficking has arrived back in the Philippines with a chance to serve her sentence locally and testify against those who duped her into being an unwitting accomplice. Mary Jane Veloso, who was granted a last-minute reprieve, will continue serving her … Read more
As the festive season approaches, many people may indulge in excessive drinking, leading to an irregular heartbeat known as holiday heart syndrome. This condition is characterized by an abnormal heart rhythm caused by binge drinking, overeating, dehydration, and increased stress. Holiday heart syndrome is a common issue during this time of year, with emergency departments … Read more
A violent clash between followers of two Methodist churches in Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of a 27-year-old man and two young children, highlighting the deep-seated tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ policies within the church. The United Methodist Church (UMC) recently voted to overturn its ban on LGBTQ+ clergy and ease restrictions on same-sex marriages. This … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged ahead, marking its first gain in 10 sessions as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s final policy update for 2024. The index closed up 200 points, or 0.5%, at around 43,650. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also posted gains, with the S&P rising 10 points, or 0.2%, to roughly … Read more
Google Calendar, a widely used tool for organizing schedules and managing time, has become a target for cybercriminals due to its popularity and efficiency in everyday tasks. Researchers at Check Point have observed an increase in phishing attacks using Google Calendar and Google Drawings to trick users into divulging sensitive information. The attackers modify “sender” … Read more
A startup called Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has announced plans to build the world’s first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant in Virginia. The facility, which is expected to be operational by the early 2030s, will generate enough electricity to power around 150,000 homes and produce 400 megawatts of clean energy. The project, valued at multibillion … Read more
A flat earther who participated in The Final Experiment (TFE), a project aimed at convincing believers of the Earth being round, has admitted on live camera that he was wrong about the existence of a 24-hour Sun. TFE takes flat earth theory believers and non-believers to Antarctica to showcase the impossibility of a flat Earth, … Read more
MicroStrategy Inc.’s inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 has opened up a new investor base for the company, but also poses risks for its stock price. The index-tracking firms are expected to buy around $2 billion worth of shares, according to Bloomberg Intelligence estimates. While this may be seen as a positive by crypto bulls, it … Read more
OpenAI has made its ChatGPT Search feature available to all users who log in to the platform. Previously, only paid users had access to this functionality. The new feature allows users to search the web for answers using a natural language interface, providing timely results with links to relevant sources. In addition to enhancing search … Read more