A SpaceX rocket launch is set to take place on Friday, December 13, with liftoff scheduled between 3:55 p.m. and 6:25 p.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A. The mission aims to launch mPOWER-E satellites for SES. To watch the launch, head to the beach in Volusia County, particularly along the coast north of … Read more
US Steel’s planned $14.1 billion sale to Nippon Steel is expected to face opposition from President Biden due to national security concerns. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) has been reviewing the deal, and a decision will be referred back to Biden by December 22 or 23. Both companies are likely to … Read more
The transition to electric vehicles is happening faster than expected. Legacy auto companies are struggling to compete with Chinese manufacturers who dominate the EV market. The latest move by China’s government, banning the export of high-quality graphite, critical input for EV batteries, puts pressure on US companies Tesla and Rivian. China now restricts the export … Read more
US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy received an ‘A’ grade for his performance, but when Rep. Rich McCormick criticized him, he had a surprising reaction – covering his ears during the House Oversight Committee hearing on Capitol Hill. The incident was captured by CNN cameras and showed DeJoy’s unusual response to criticism from the Republican Representative. … Read more
Los Angeles hosted the world premiere of “A Complete Unknown”, a biopic about Bob Dylan’s life, directed by James Mangold and starring Timothée Chalamet as the iconic musician. The film also features an ensemble cast, including Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Scoot McNairy, and many more. The movie follows Dylan’s transformation from … Read more
Police have raided President Yoon Suk Yeol’s presidential office in Seoul. The raids come after a failed attempt to impose martial law last week, when the president was not present. Investigators are seeking records from cabinet meetings related to the declaration. Other agencies involved in the raid include the National Police Agency and the Seoul … Read more
The US Department of Agriculture will begin testing milk supplies nationwide for the bird flu virus H5N1, nearly a year after its detection in dairy cattle. The new strategy requires farmers and dairy processors to provide samples of raw milk on request, while farm owners with infected herds must report details to help identify more … Read more
General Motors has announced it will cut off funding for its majority-owned Cruise robotaxi research, instead folding the company’s technical teams into a new division focused on developing personal autonomous vehicles. The move marks a significant blow to Cruise, which has struggled with safety concerns and regulatory issues since its rise in 2023. Cruise’s business … Read more
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common viral illness that spreads during the “cold and flu season” every fall and winter. This year, medical providers and hospitals are seeing more cases than usual due to various factors, including the emergence from a global pandemic. RSV affects people worldwide, with over 64 million cases reported each … Read more
Rockstar’s upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 has sent shockwaves throughout the gaming industry, with publishers eager to avoid releasing their own games during its expected window. According to sources close to the matter, some game publishers are delaying their release dates in hopes that GTA 6 will meet its deadline, rather than slipping … Read more