NASA has officially accepted SpaceX’s Starship rocket into its roster, despite the vehicle never completing a successful test flight. The space agency awarded SpaceX a modification under the NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract to add Starship to its existing Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch service offerings. The move comes as no surprise, given … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs have raised concerns about a severe risk of recession in the US economy. Analysts warn that the 10% baseline duty and double-digit top-up tariffs on major partners like China and the EU would drive up prices, damage business investment, and deepen the risk of high inflation and weak … Read more
New York City Mayor hopefuls clashed in a heated exchange over allegations of antisemitism after former Governor Andrew Cuomo targeted several candidates, including Comptroller Brad Lander, as being “disciples” of the anti-Israel Democratic Socialists of America. Cuomo claimed that some major New York City politicians were supporters of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against … Read more
Michigan’s second measles case of the year has been confirmed in a Kent County resident who recently traveled abroad. The individual visited several locations in Michigan and New Jersey between March 24-28, potentially exposing people at Detroit Metro Airport. People who were present at these locations during specific times should monitor themselves for measles symptoms … Read more
US military attacks on Yemen’s Hodeidah region have killed four people, including three confirmed deaths and two injuries from a water management building targeted by multiple strikes. The Houthi Health Ministry reported the incident, while the US has not confirmed involvement. The latest attack comes after multiple US strikes against Houthi sites in the Saada … Read more
Amazon MGM’s plans for a new James Bond film have been met with excitement and anticipation from fans worldwide. After acquiring the rights to distribute all James Bond films in 2021, Amazon MGM formed a joint venture with producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, who stepped back from creative control earlier this year. The … Read more
Cody Rhodes paid tribute to his friends The Elite, including Young Bucks and Kenny Omega, during a promo on WWE RAW. This was the third week in a row that Rhodes opened the show alongside John Cena. The segment featured a back-and-forth promo between the two wrestlers, with Cody Rhodes mentioning he was booed by … Read more
The world’s billionaires have had a remarkable year, with the number of billionaires reaching a record high of 3,028 and their combined wealth increasing by $2 trillion to $16.1 trillion. However, not all gains were evenly distributed, with just ten individuals adding tens or hundreds of billions to their fortunes. At the top of the … Read more
ChatGPT has reached 1 million users in just one hour after launching a new image-generation feature simulating the artwork of Hayao Miyazaki, despite the legendary director expressing disdain for AI-generated art. The surge in signups led to “biblical demand” that left the system struggling to keep up. CEO Sam Altman said it took five days … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s announcement to hike tariffs on China to over 50% has dealt a significant blow to Chinese stocks, with many major Asian markets falling sharply. However, some investors are cautiously optimistic that further stimulus measures from Beijing may mitigate the impact of the trade tensions. The CSI 300 Index closed 0.5% lower … Read more