The Kentucky Derby, often regarded as the crown jewel of horse racing, has drawn attention away from younger generations who are less likely to visit the track. The event remains a great place for young people to learn about life skills, but its appeal is limited for fans outside Churchill Downs. For those attending a … Read more
Amazon has successfully launched its first production satellites for the Project Kuiper satellite internet constellation on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force State. The launch, which took place at 7:01 p.m. EDT, marked the beginning of the flight of 27 satellites and was powered by five solid rocket … Read more
China’s exports to the US have plummeted as tariffs imposed by the Trump administration continue to rise, leading major retailers to warn of impending product shortages. The trade war between China and the US has escalated, with each nation imposing tariffs on goods worth billions of dollars. US import duties on Chinese products now stand … Read more
A piece of a failed Soviet spacecraft from 1972 is expected to fall uncontrollably back to Earth, with no clear location predicted. The Kosmos 482 probe was designed for Venus but malfunctioned and crashed into space. Now, it will reenter the Earth’s atmosphere around May 10 and land anywhere between 52 degrees north and south … Read more
US CEOs have been largely silent about President Donald Trump’s trade policies, fearing backlash from the White House. However, with the trade war raging on and no US company appearing to have secured immunity, brands are missing out on an opportunity to push back against the administration’s defiance of democratic norms. A recent dustup over … Read more
North Korea has released images showing its new frigate, the Choi Hyon, firing a variety of weapons from its vertical launch system (VLS) cells. The missiles include a previously unknown air defense missile and possibly a new supersonic cruise missile. The warship was unveiled last weekend and underwent testing off Nampo’s west coast from April … Read more
A five-year battle with inflammation in one eye seemed like it would end in blindness for Ellie Irwin. But thanks to a rare test called metagenomics analysis, she was finally diagnosed with a bacterial infection and saved her sight. The £1,300 test, not typically offered to patients, revealed the presence of leptospirosis, a strain found … Read more
The Hubble Space Telescope is officially 35 years old, marking a significant milestone in its journey as one of the most celebrated observatories in history. NASA has released a fresh gallery of images showcasing the telescope’s incredible achievements, from the surface of Mars to star-forming nebulae and beyond. Launched on April 24, 1990, Hubble was … Read more
A day before the deadly attack in Vancouver’s Filipino street festival, the suspect, Kai-ji Adam Lo, called police claiming someone was throwing things into his SUV. Lo had a history of mental-health issues and had been under treatment while on leave from hospital. Lo, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, made regular calls to police about … Read more
The Minnesota Timberwolves have proven themselves as a formidable opponent in the Western Conference, taking a commanding 3-1 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in the First Round series. Anthony Edwards has been the driving force behind this surge, leading his team with an alpha-type confidence that is infectious to his teammates. Edwards’ leadership extends … Read more