The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) successfully launched a classified satellite mission on March 24 using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, paving the way for the development of the largest ever US government satellite network. The launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida marked the first National Security Space Launch (NSSL) mission of 2025 … Read more
Strategy, the company led by Michael Saylor, has made a significant investment of $584 million in bitcoin. The acquisition was funded by the sale of 1.975 million shares of common stock and adds to its existing holdings of over 500,000 tokens. According to a recent filing, Strategy purchased an additional 6,911 bitcoins at an average … Read more
NASA’s Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, finding the largest organic compounds ever seen on the red planet. The compounds were detected in a 3.7 billion-year-old rock sample collected from an ancient Martian lakebed that harboured all the necessary ingredients for life. The rock sample, known as Cumberland, contains long-chain alkanes and … Read more
Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters have confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favorite flower, marking the start of the festive season in Tokyo. The blooms appeared on a Somei Yoshino tree at Yasukuni shrine, with more than five blossoms detected. This marks a 5-day earlier opening compared to last year and is on par … Read more
A Stearns County dairy herd has been confirmed to have H5N1 influenza, also known as bird flu. This marks the first detection since last summer and amid growing concerns about the virus spreading from poultry flocks to cows. The 620-cow herd will be quarantined until they meet requirements proving they are no longer infected. State … Read more
China has denied reports that it may join an EU-led peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, saying all claims are “completely untrue”. The country maintains close ties with Russia and supplies dual-use goods to Moscow, despite claiming a neutral stance on the conflict. Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/china-denies-reports-chinese-peacekeeping-troops-ukraine
The NC State Wolfpack proved once again why they’re a force to be reckoned with in the NCAA Tournament, crushing Michigan State 90-69 in the first round. The Pack’s offense was on fire, led by Aziaha James’ 26 points and Madison Hayes’ impressive three-point shooting. NC State controlled the game from start to finish, forcing … Read more
Apple has released a new USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable designed specifically for the AirPods Max and Beats Studio Pro headphones. The bidirectional cable allows for easy connectivity with both 3.5mm audio-out and audio-in ports, enabling optimal audio experiences when gaming or creating content. The cable is available now for $39.00 and can be used … Read more
A recent study suggests that the dietary habits developed in one’s 40s, 50s, and 60s can significantly impact overall health by age 70. Specifically, a diet rich in plant-based foods and low in ultra-processed foods has been linked to healthy aging. Researchers found that individuals who consumed more whole, plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and … Read more
NFL receiver Xavier Worthy is suing his ex-fiancee Tia Jones, alleging she schemed to extort him over a false claim of domestic violence. The civil lawsuit, filed in Texas, seeks damages between $250,000 and $1 million. Worthy, 21, was arrested on March 7 but released the next day after charges were dropped due to lack … Read more