Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch satellite internet services in India, partnering with two of the country’s largest telecom operators, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio. The deal marks a significant milestone for the Indian market, providing high-speed internet access to remote areas. According to Sandeep Budki, a journalist and telecom expert, the service will … Read more
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has expressed concern over Verizon’s slow pace of upgrades to the Federal Aviation Administration’s telecommunications network. The company is under a $2.4 billion contract to provide critical communications services to the FAA. Duffy stated that if he were reviewing the situation, Verizon was not moving at a fast enough rate, … Read more
A bird flu outbreak has been spreading in North America since late 2021, taking concerning turns. The US has seen its first fatality from bird flu, with several more people hospitalized. Experts warn that the virus can be deadly, especially for those who work closely with wild and domesticated animals. Flu antivirals like Tamiflu have … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery at a school in central Queensland, Australia. A large rock containing dozens of dinosaur footprints was found to be one of the most densely concentrated tracks ever documented in the country. The 66 footprints from 47 individual dinosaurs were likely imprinted onto the boulder as they walked across a … Read more
Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins is set to helm a new sci-fi thriller titled “The Natural Order,” starring Glen Powell. The project, based on Matthew Aldrich’s unpublished manuscript, follows the pursuit of eternal life. Universal preemptively acquired the rights and has partnered with Jenkins’ production company Barnstorm for an upcoming film deal. This collaboration marks the … Read more
Saturn has taken the lead in the solar system’s moon count, surpassing Jupiter with its recent discovery of 128 new moons. The total number of moons now stands at 274, far beyond any other planet. The recent finding is a significant increase to Saturn’s existing tally and sheds light on the moon formation process. According … Read more
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on a peace agreement that could bring an end to nearly four decades of conflict between the two post-Soviet countries. The breakthrough comes after years of negotiations, with both sides accepting key provisions in the draft agreement. The disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, home to around 120,000 ethnic Armenians, has been … Read more
David Hasselhoff has paid tribute to his late daughter’s mother, Pamela Bach Hasselhoff, who died by suicide last week. Taylor Hasselhoff-Fiore, one of two daughters the couple shared with him, remembered her as her “forever angel” in a heart-wrenching Instagram post. The 2024 Mother’s Day slideshow featuring photos of Pamela was a nostalgic look back … Read more
US Senators Introduce Updated Stablecoin Regulation Bill A bi-partisan group of US Senators has introduced an updated version of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, aiming to establish a clear regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. The legislation seeks to promote innovation while protecting consumers. Key provisions of the bill include: … Read more
US jobless claims dropped last week, but economists warn that sharp government spending cuts and the escalating trade war pose a risk to labor market stability. Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell 2,000 to 220,000, below forecasted levels. The decline in claims comes after spiking in late February due to winter storms and data adjustments … Read more