SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone in its spaceflight reusability program by launching its Falcon 9 rocket booster for the 350th time, with the 300th successful landing of a flight-proven rocket stage. The Starlink 9-14 mission, which lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Wednesday night, marked this impressive achievement. The Falcon 9 first-stage … Read more
Israel’s military continues to carry out operations in Gaza, killing 48 Palestinians and wounding 201 in a single day. The Israeli forces have bombed the “safe zone” in Gaza’s al-Mawasi, killing at least 21 people and injuring dozens more. Meanwhile, French officials arrived in Beirut for talks on implementing the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has named billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman as his pick for the next NASA administrator. Isaacman, 41, will replace former Democratic Senator Bill Nelson if confirmed by the Senate. Isaacman is a veteran private astronaut with experience flying to space twice, including on a commercial mission called Inspiration4 in … Read more
The stock market rally continued its upward trend on Wednesday, with all major indexes hitting fresh highs driven by strong earnings from tech giants like Salesforce.com, Marvell Technology, and others. The Nasdaq composite led the charge, surging 1.3% to a record high as software stocks shone bright. Bitcoin, meanwhile, reached new heights overnight, topping $100,000 … Read more
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is spending about $25 billion to turn the firm into a top-five player in infrastructure and private credit. To ensure his plan pays off, he’s offering significant retention packages to new hires, worth around $1 million each. The moves come as BlackRock acquires several private credit firms, including HPS Investment Partners … Read more
The United States has stated its position on the recent elections in Romania, emphasizing that it respects the sovereignty of the Romanian people in making their choice. The country’s commitment to democratic processes is clear and unassailable. However, a report by the Romanian Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) has raised concerns regarding Russian involvement … Read more
Taylor Swift, 34, spent a family-filled Thanksgiving with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, 35, and his loved ones. The pop superstar hosted the Kelces in Nashville before attending their game against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 29. According to a source close to PEOPLE, this was Taylor’s first Thanksgiving celebration with Travis … Read more
In August 1994, Edge magazine’s cover feature announced the arrival of Sony’s PlayStation console, which would revolutionize the gaming industry. With the support of top game developers and publishers like Capcom, Namco, and Konami, Sony confidently showcased its machine’s capabilities. However, Nintendo sensed a threat to its hegemony and cancelled the deal with Sony. Undeterred, … Read more
Apple is reportedly considering its first foldable iPhone, with analyst Ross Young suggesting the device may come in a book-style form factor. This would be distinct from the iPhone Flip rumored for 2026 and potentially different from other foldable devices on the market. If Apple were to release a book-style foldable phone, it might use … Read more
A breakthrough in artificial intelligence has allowed researchers to identify nearly 1,300 previously hidden oil wells in Texas, according to a report from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The technique, which uses computer vision and machine learning, has the potential to greatly aid the state’s oil and gas regulators in finding and addressing long-abandoned wells. Texas … Read more