In August, skywatchers are in for a treat with not one, but two spectacular supermoons. The first, a sturgeon supermoon, will grace the night sky on Tuesday, followed by a rare blue supermoon at the end of the month. This year, there are four supermoons, and two of them will occur in August, NPR reported. The first one will be visible on Tuesday, while the … Continue reading Two Super Moon events will take place in August
On the final flight of a version of an Antares rocket equipped with Russian and Ukrainian components, a Cygnus cargo spacecraft is scheduled for launch to the International Space Station. NASA and Northrop Grumman conducted a launch readiness review on July 30 for the NG-19 mission and approved the spacecraft’s launch plan on August 1 at 8:31 p.m. Eastern Time from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport … Continue reading Northrop Grumman prepares for final flight of Antares with Russian components
NASA’s historic Voyager 2 probe has encountered an unexpected “communications pause” due to an accidental misalignment of its antenna, as revealed by the space agency. On July 21, routine commands were transmitted from mission control, which unintentionally caused a 2-degree shift in Voyager 2’s antenna orientation, disrupting its ability to receive commands or transmit data back to Earth. Voyager 2, launched in 1977, carries a … Continue reading NASA reports unplanned ‘communications pause’ with historic Voyager 2 probe carrying ‘golden record’
A groundbreaking study has shown that human genes can be influenced and controlled using electricity, offering a significant advancement in the development of wearable devices capable of programming genes to execute medical interventions. The research successfully triggered insulin production in human cells by employing an innovative “electrogenetic” interface that activates targeted genes through electrical currents. This remarkable breakthrough opens up possibilities for future applications of … Continue reading Scientists Control Human DNA with Electricity in ‘Leap Forward’
The concept of technological progress disrupting the job market is not a new idea. Over time, robots and automation have become a regular presence on factory floors and assembly lines, causing various effects on the workplace, such as displacing, altering, enhancing, or even creating jobs, according to experts. Artificial intelligence (AI), a relatively new and rapidly evolving technology, is expected to have a similar impact. … Continue reading A.I. is on a collision course with white-collar, high-paid jobs
As generative AI continues to sweep the globe, authors, artists, and internet publishers are raising their voices in collective concern, realizing that this AI phenomenon relies, in part, on their creative work. This newfound awareness has sparked a conflict between those who contribute to the inputs and outputs of these AI tools. The debate revolves around whether and how content originators should be compensated for … Continue reading Outcry Grows Over AI Companies and Who Controls Internet Content
Yellow Corp., a long-standing trucking company with a 99-year history and once a dominant player in its industry, has suspended operations, resulting in the layoff of all 30,000 of its workers. The company has been embroiled in a dispute with the Teamsters union, representing approximately 22,000 drivers and dock workers at Yellow Corp. Just a week ago, the union called off a potential strike that … Continue reading 99-year-old trucking company Yellow shuts down, putting 30,000 out of work
Bolivian President Luis Arce is set to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in South Africa next month, according to the country’s foreign minister. Bolivia aims to forge stronger partnerships and attract investments to enhance its commodities exports and develop its emerging lithium industry, Reuters reports. “We are committed to pursuing sustainable and inclusive development while strengthening cooperation with these emerging economies,” stated Bolivian Foreign Minister … Continue reading Bolivia president to attend BRICS summit in bid for new investment
The S&P 500 increased by 6.73 points, or 0.1%, reaching 4,588.96, marking its fifth consecutive month of growth. This streak is the longest in nearly two years, and the index has reached a 16-month high due to hopes of cooling inflation leading to the economy avoiding a predicted recession, the Associated Press reported. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 100.24 points, or 0.3%, reaching … Continue reading Wall Street perks higher to close out its latest winning month
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis reiterated her intention to reveal charging decisions by September 1st in her investigation into attempts by former President Donald Trump and his supporters to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. “We’ve completed the work,” Willis stated during a recent NBC interview at a back-to-school event. “Over the course of two-and-a-half years, we’ve been diligently working, and now we’re … Continue reading Fulton County DA says ‘we’re ready to go’ on Trump election probe charging decisions
In a bombshell testimony before Congress, Hunter Biden’s business partner, Devon Archer, revealed that the ‘Biden brand’ played a significant role in helping the Ukrainian firm Burisma avoid bankruptcy. He also disclosed that Joe Biden was on the phone with foreign associates at least 20 times while his son was engaged in discussions with them. Republicans argue that Archer’s testimony adds to the mounting evidence … Continue reading Hunter Biden business partner says Joe Biden on 20 foreign calls to sell ‘brand’
The Ron DeSantis presidential campaign appears to be facing increasing challenges, as indicated by a recent New York Times-Sienna poll. The poll shows former President Donald Trump widening his lead to 27 points over the Florida governor. In a head-to-head matchup, the survey reveals Trump outperforming DeSantis by a significant 2 to 1 margin. Other top candidates listed include former Vice President Mike Pence, Senator … Continue reading Poll Shows Trump Dominating Rivals
On Monday, an 18-year-old Colorado teenager, Davin Meyer, entered a not guilty plea to charges of attempting to support the designated foreign terrorist organization, the Islamic State group (IS). Handcuffed at his arraignment in a federal courtroom in Denver, Meyer remained silent about the allegations. Earlier, he was arrested while attempting to board a plane to Turkey, with prosecutors alleging his intention to join IS … Continue reading Colorado teen pleads not guilty to trying to join Islamic State group
Early Sunday morning, a security guard was tragically beaten to death by a group of individuals outside a popular Hollywood nightclub, Dragonfly Hollywood, as per Los Angeles police. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. during a fight that broke out, leading to the confrontation with the security guard. The attack was described as brutal, with the group causing the guard to fall to the street … Continue reading Hollywood Nightclub Security Guard Stomped to Death by Crowd
A shirtless man was fatally stabbed by a stranger at a Brooklyn Mobil station while his friend danced exuberantly. The attacker claimed the men’s actions were offensive to his Muslim faith, leading to a possible hate crime investigation by the NYPD. The incident occurred when the victim and his friends, all shirtless in swim trunks, stopped to pump gas, the New York Daily News has … Continue reading Shirtless man pumping gas in Brooklyn stabbed to death by offended Muslim
The Kremlin issued a direct and stark warning, hinting at the possibility of employing nuclear weapons following the Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow’s prominent skyscraper area. Early on Sunday morning, three drones struck a high-profile office building and residential skyscraper in Moscow, prompting Russia’s Defence Ministry to label it as an ‘attempted terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime’. Dmitry Medvedev, a former Russian president and … Continue reading Kremlin threatens use of nuclear weapons in retaliation for drone strike on Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a stern warning on Sunday, stating that Russia would face the consequences of its actions as “war” appeared to be approaching. He emphasized that the conflict was gradually spreading to Russia’s symbolic centers and military bases, characterizing it as an inevitable and just course of events. During his visit to Ivano-Frankivsk in the western part of Ukraine, Zelensky highlighted the … Continue reading Zelensky Says ‘War’ Coming To Russia After Moscow Drone Attack
In a devastating incident, a daredevil climber lost his life after plummeting from the summit of a towering 721ft skyscraper in Hong Kong. The climber, Remi Lucidi, 30, had gained notoriety for his bold pursuits, scaling various high-rise structures across the globe, from buildings to more obscure edifices like cranes, bridges, pylons, and transmitters. Known as ‘Remi Enigma’ on social media, Lucidi had managed to … Continue reading Daredevil killed after falling from 68-story skyscraper
A political advisor has accused Washington of “betraying Ukraine” through alleged secret talks with the Kremlin, involving top US officials and high-ranking Kremlin members. The covert meetings, referred to as “track 1.5 diplomacy,” aim to establish red lines to prevent a serious escalation between the two sides. According to a former US official who claimed to be directly involved in the talks, these meetings have … Continue reading White House accused of ‘betraying Ukraine’ as officials ‘held secret talks with Kremlin’
Today, a significant development emerged in the ongoing investigation led by special counsel Jack Smith, regarding former President Trump and a top aide. A new indictment was filed, bringing forth additional charges against the former president for his actions concerning classified documents following his tenure in the White House. This superseding indictment also includes charges against Carlos De Oliveira, a maintenance worker at Mar-a-Lago, who … Continue reading Special counsel adds additional charges against Trump in classified documents case
A tragic incident unfolded in Connecticut when a pastor, who had just checked his mailbox, was struck and killed by a patrol cruiser driven by Stamford Officer Zachary Lockwood. The devastating accident occurred on a street with a right curve at approximately 4:12 p.m., and the Rev. Tommie Jackson, 69, succumbed to his injuries. The Connecticut State Police are handling the investigation into the crash, … Continue reading Connecticut pastor fatally struck by police cruiser while getting his mail
In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a woman was found guilty on Wednesday of committing a heinous crime involving the murder, sexual abuse, and dismemberment of her former boyfriend. Taylor Schabusiness, aged 25, was convicted on charges of homicide, third-degree sexual abuse, and mutilating a corpse, all related to the killing of Shad Thyrion, who was 24 years old at the time of the incident in February … Continue reading Wisconsin woman convicted of gruesome murder, sexual abuse, dismemberment of former boyfriend
According to state media reports on Thursday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to discuss military matters and the regional security situation. The meeting showcases Pyongyang’s support for Russia’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. This development coincided with the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the armistice that marked the end of fighting in the … Continue reading Kim Jong Un meets with Russian defense minister to discuss military cooperation
Thursday saw intense fighting in southeastern Ukraine, with a Western official reporting that Kyiv had initiated a major push, and Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledging that “hostilities have intensified significantly.” Over the past few weeks, battles have erupted at various points along the more than 1,000-kilometer front line, the Associated Press has reported. Ukraine is engaging in a counteroffensive, utilizing Western-supplied weapons and troops trained … Continue reading Putin says fighting has intensified, with heavy losses for Kyiv forces
Archaeological experts have finally unraveled the mystery surrounding the remains of an ancient warrior found in a 2,000-year-old grave off the coast of Britain, concluding that the buried individual was, in fact, female. This enigmatic Iron Age figure was discovered on Bryher, one of the Scilly Isles southwest of mainland Britain, back in 1999. The grave held a sword and shield, traditionally associated with male … Continue reading A mysterious 2,000-year-old Iron Age warrior was female, a new study shows
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