China plans to launch its Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission in 2028, according to mission lead Liu Jizhong. The mission will involve two Long March 5 rockets: one to carry a lander and ascent vehicle, and another for an orbiter and return module. It will build on technology from the Tianwen-1 mission and may include a helicopter and a six-legged robot for sample collection. Although … Continue reading China sets historic Mars mission for 2028
The BepiColombo Mercury probe, a joint mission by ESA and JAXA, made its fourth flyby of Mercury on September 4, 2024, capturing detailed images of the planet’s cratered surface. Passing just 103 miles above Mercury, the spacecraft provided some of its best images yet, including notable craters Vivaldi and Stoddart. This gravity assist maneuver, part of BepiColombo’s eight-year journey to Mercury, helps slow the spacecraft … Continue reading BepiColombo probe captures stunning Mercury images in closest flyby yet
The Army is introducing a new autonomous equipment decontamination system to enhance safety for soldiers dealing with chemical and biological weapons. Previously, soldiers had to wear bulky NBC suits and spend up to an hour decontaminating vehicles, a process that was both risky and time-consuming. The new robotic system uses cameras and a mobile platform to identify and clean contaminated areas, allowing soldiers to stay … Continue reading The military robot protecting soldiers from chemical, biological dangers
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed that the company, in collaboration with Samsung and Google, is developing mixed-reality glasses that will pair with smartphones, offering a different approach from Apple’s larger headset. This partnership, which began last year, aims to blend augmented and virtual reality. Amon anticipates that the glasses will enhance user experiences and hopes they become a popular accessory for smartphone users, CNBC has … Continue reading Qualcomm says it’s working on mixed reality smart glasses with Samsung and Google
LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, has announced it will go out of business after 30 years, following a failed search for a buyer and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The Richmond, Virginia-based retailer, which operated 442 stores, will close all locations after negotiations with potential bidders did not succeed. The company began shutting 94 stores last month and will now wind down operations, with closing … Continue reading LL Flooring, formerly Lumber Liquidators, closing all of its stores
Seven & i Holdings has rejected Alimentation Couche-Tard’s takeover offer, stating it is not in the best interest of its shareholders. Couche-Tard proposed acquiring Seven & i for $14.86 per share, valuing the company at $38.55 billion. Seven & i’s special committee criticized the offer as undervaluing the company and opportunistic, particularly given the company’s ongoing restructuring plans and potential regulatory challenges in the U.S, … Continue reading 7-Eleven’s parent company rejects $38.6 billion takeover bid, says offer ‘grossly undervalues’ company
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday supported an interest rate cut at the upcoming Fed meeting, citing progress on inflation and a moderating labor market. Waller indicated he is open to a substantial reduction if necessary and suggested that a series of cuts might follow. His comments came after a weaker-than-expected jobs report, which showed job growth of 142,000, below forecasts. Waller emphasized that … Continue reading Fed Governor Waller backs interest rate cut at September meeting, open to larger move
Alaska Democrats have sued the Alaska Division of Elections to remove Eric Hafner, an imprisoned congressional candidate, from the November ballot. Hafner, serving a 20-year prison sentence in New York for threatening officials, qualified for the ballot after two GOP candidates withdrew from the race. Democratic leaders argue Hafner, who has never lived in Alaska, violates the residency requirement for congressional candidates, The Washington Examiner … Continue reading Alaska Democrats sue to kick their own incarcerated candidate off the ballot
President Joe Biden visited western Wisconsin to promote his infrastructure and energy initiatives, including $7.3 billion in grants for rural electric co-ops, calling it the largest investment in rural electrification since the New Deal. During his visit, Biden also highlighted his efforts to modernize transportation, comparing himself to past presidents like Eisenhower. Critics argue that the federal requirements for these projects, such as prevailing wage … Continue reading Biden trashes Trump in Wisconsin visit, comparing himself to FDR, Eisenhower for infrastructure investments
A North Carolina judge ruled against removing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name from presidential ballots in the state. Wake County Superior Court Judge Rebecca Holt denied Kennedy’s request for a temporary restraining order, meaning ballots with his name will be distributed starting Friday. Kennedy, who suspended his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, sought to withdraw his name after the We The People party, which nominated … Continue reading North Carolina judge rejects RFK Jr.’s request to remove his name from state ballots
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential race during the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia. Putin indicated support for Harris, suggesting that the Russian stance aligns with President Biden’s support for her. He also remarked on Harris’s positive demeanor. Despite this, U.S. intelligence assessments suggest Putin may prefer a second term for former President … Continue reading Putin says he backs Harris over Trump, adds he’s ready for talks with Ukraine
Eighty-eight current and former top executives have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, according to a letter shared with CNBC. The list includes high-profile CEOs like Aaron Levie of Box, Jeremy Stoppelman of Yelp, and Michael Lynton of Snap, as well as notable figures such as James Murdoch, Chris Larsen, Lynn Forester de Rothschild, and Jeff Lawson. Other signers include major political donors like … Continue reading Eighty-eight corporate leaders endorse Harris in new letter
Kansas City Chiefs super fan Xaviar Michael Babudar, known as “ChiefsAholic,” was sentenced to 17½ years in prison for a series of bank robberies across multiple states. Babudar, 30, pleaded guilty to charges of money laundering, transporting stolen property, and bank robbery. He was involved in 11 robberies or attempted robberies in seven states, stealing nearly $850,000. In addition to prison time, Babudar must pay … Continue reading Kansas City super fan ‘ChiefsAholic’ sentenced to more than 17 years in prison
Hunter Biden changed his plea to guilty before his trial began, allowing him to avoid a nearly month-long trial with damaging testimony. The move has fueled speculation that President Joe Biden might pardon or commute his son’s sentences. Hunter was indicted in December on nine tax charges, including three felonies related to tax evasion and filing false returns for 2018. He could face up to … Continue reading Hunter Biden Changes Plea to Guilty Before Trial Begins
Federal agents conducted raids on NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and other top officials in Mayor Eric Adams’ inner circle, seizing electronic devices in a sweeping corruption probe. The raids targeted Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, Schools Chancellor David Banks, and First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, along with others linked to Adams. The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District … Continue reading Feds raid home of NYPD Commish Edward Caban, other close Adams allies
Colin Gray, father of the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and cruelty to children after allegedly buying his son an AR-15-style rifle as a Christmas gift. His son, Colt Gray, 14, is accused of using the weapon to kill four people and injure nine others in a school shooting in Georgia. Authorities stated … Continue reading Apalachee ‘shooter’ Colt Gray’s dad Colin charged with murder over ‘son’s rampage
Colt Gray, 14, appeared in court facing four counts of felony murder after allegedly killing four and injuring nine others in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia. Gray, who will be tried as an adult, faces life in prison if convicted. Judge Currie Mingledorff clarified that the death penalty is not an option due to Gray’s age. The victims include two students, Mason … Continue reading Georgia shooter makes court appearance and dodges death penalty
Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit China’s southern coast in a decade, made landfall in Hainan on Friday, causing widespread disruption. The storm, the largest in Asia this year and the world’s second-most powerful of 2024, has led to 400,000 evacuations, school closures, and flight cancellations across Hong Kong, Macau, Hainan, and Guangdong. With sustained winds of 150 mph, Yagi has been described … Continue reading Deadly Super Typhoon Yagi slams into China
A fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in central Kenya killed 17 boys and seriously injured 14 others, officials reported. The blaze broke out around midnight, engulfing a dormitory while students slept. The victims were boys aged 9 to 13 in grades four to eight. Authorities are investigating the cause, with President William Ruto calling the incident “devastating” and vowing accountability, CBS News has reported. … Continue reading Fire tears through Kenya elementary school dorm, killing at least 17 students
An American citizen, Aysrnur Egzi Eygi, died during a protest in Beita, West Bank, reportedly after being shot in the head by Israeli troops, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The State Department confirmed her death but did not provide details. Eygi was protesting against settlement expansion when she was critically injured and later died at a hospital in Nablus. The Israeli military stated … Continue reading American killed in West Bank, State Department says
Israeli forces have withdrawn from Jenin city and its refugee camp in the West Bank after a major nine-day operation targeting militants. At least 36 Palestinians, including children, and one Israeli soldier were killed during intense battles involving ground forces and airstrikes. The operation, one of the largest in years, involved hundreds of troops, leading to severe damage and disruption in Jenin, where utilities were … Continue reading Israeli forces pull out of Jenin after major operation
The US has detected increased Russian military activity near key undersea cables, raising concerns that Russia may be planning sabotage operations against critical global communications infrastructure, according to US officials. Russia has bolstered a specialized military unit, GUGI, which operates surface ships, submarines, and naval drones to enhance its undersea sabotage capabilities. US officials are particularly worried about the heightened presence of Russian naval forces … Continue reading US sees increasing risk of Russian ‘sabotage’ of key undersea cables by secretive military unit
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the U.S. Space Force are working to enhance their collaboration in collecting and distributing space-based intelligence to global military users. With a push for faster access to commercial satellite images in rapidly changing scenarios, Space Force operators are now stationed at NGA’s Springfield, Virginia campus to address issues such as satellite tasking and tracking moving targets. The National Reconnaissance … Continue reading Space Force and intelligence agencies seek to streamline satellite imagery delivery
NASA is preparing to clear the Europa Clipper spacecraft for launch next month after successful testing of its transistors, which confirmed they can handle the mission’s conditions. In July, concerns were raised about the transistors’ performance in Jupiter’s high-radiation environment. However, recent results suggest they will support the mission. The spacecraft is set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy during a window starting October … Continue reading NASA moving ahead with Europa Clipper launch in October
On August 31, NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore reported a strange pulsing noise from the speakers of the Starliner spacecraft, currently docked at the ISS. Mission Control described the sound as similar to a sonar ping and noted it was due to an audio configuration issue between the spacecraft and the station. NASA assured that the noise had no impact on the crew, the Starliner, or … Continue reading ‘Strange noise’ coming from Boeing Starliner made astronaut contact mission control
