Space Force explores ‘small GEO’ options for resilient communications

The U.S. Space Force is focusing on ‘small GEO’ satellites, weighing 300 to 500 kilograms, to enhance military communications more cost-effectively and efficiently. These satellites offer geostationary capabilities at reduced costs and quicker development times compared to traditional multi-ton GEO satellites. Cordell DeLaPena, a key Space Force official, emphasized their need for agile and resilient communication systems. Clare Hopper, head of the Space Force’s Commercial … Continue reading Space Force explores ‘small GEO’ options for resilient communications

China’s secretive space plane caught on camera in orbit

A satellite watcher has captured new images of China’s mysterious space plane during its third flight. Launched on December 14, 2023, by a Long March 2F rocket, the robotic vehicle was photographed by Felix Schöfbänker in Upper Austria. The images reveal two features at the end of the plane, which Schöfbänker speculates could be solar panels or antennas, not depicted in available computer renderings. He … Continue reading China’s secretive space plane caught on camera in orbit

Boston Dynamics unveils ‘creepy’ robot to replace Atlas

Boston Dynamics has introduced a new all-electric version of its humanoid robot, Atlas, following the discontinuation of the previous hydraulic model known for its parkour and backflip abilities. In a video shared on social media, the next-gen Atlas is shown standing up from a lying-down position, a movement impossible for humans, which some viewers found “creepy” and “scary.” The company explained that the humanoid design … Continue reading Boston Dynamics unveils ‘creepy’ robot to replace Atlas

New details emerge on Russia’s secret laser weapon system

Russia has revealed new details about its ground-based laser weapon system, Peresvet, in the latest issue of “Army Digest.” Designed to protect important areas and assets from enemy reconnaissance satellites, Peresvet uses powerful laser beams to neutralize satellites at altitudes of 200 to 1,100 kilometers. The system offers 360-degree coverage and can engage targets within a 21 to 155-degree elevation angle. Its primary mission is … Continue reading New details emerge on Russia’s secret laser weapon system

Chinese humanoids raise alarms in Congress: ‘Stealth army on our land’

Advanced Chinese-made robots with lifelike capabilities are set to enter the global market, prompting some U.S. lawmakers to call for a ban. Various Chinese companies have developed humanoid robots capable of carrying boxes, moving quickly, and mimicking human facial expressions. Unitree Robotics, a leading firm, has created a $90,000 robot that runs up to 11 mph and a $16,000 version that can withstand physical impacts … Continue reading Chinese humanoids raise alarms in Congress: ‘Stealth army on our land’

Japan’s Nikkei logs worst day since 1987 Black Monday crash

Japan’s stock market confirmed a bear market on Monday as the Nikkei 225 and Topix both fell over 12%, continuing last week’s sell-off in Asia-Pacific markets. The indexes have dropped more than 20% from their July 11 all-time highs. The Nikkei’s 12.4% loss, closing at 31,458.42, marked its worst day since Black Monday in 1987, with a record point drop of 4,451.28, erasing all gains … Continue reading Japan’s Nikkei logs worst day since 1987 Black Monday crash

Dow tumbles 1,000 points in global market sell-off

Stocks plummeted on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing its worst day in nearly two years due to concerns about the U.S. economy, triggering a global market sell-off. The Dow dropped 1,033.99 points (2.6%) to 38,703.27, the Nasdaq Composite fell 3.43% to 16,200.08, and the S&P 500 declined 3% to 5,186.33. Both the Dow and S&P 500 saw their largest daily losses since … Continue reading Dow tumbles 1,000 points in global market sell-off

Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds

A U.S. judge ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by spending billions to establish an illegal monopoly as the default search engine, marking a significant victory for federal authorities challenging Big Tech’s dominance. The decision sets the stage for a second trial to determine potential remedies, which could include breaking up Google’s parent company, Alphabet. District Judge Amit Mehta declared Google a monopolist controlling 90% … Continue reading Google has an illegal monopoly on search, US judge finds

US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump’s sentencing in hush money case

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Missouri’s attempt to stop Donald Trump’s upcoming sentencing for felony charges related to hush money paid to Stormy Daniels. Missouri argued that the case infringed on voters’ rights to hear from Trump, the Republican presidential nominee. Conservative Justices Thomas and Alito would have considered the case but declined further relief. Trump, found guilty in May, denies the allegations and … Continue reading US Supreme Court declines to halt Trump’s sentencing in hush money case

Trump says he’s agreed to Fox debate while Harris sticks with ABC plan

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced he has agreed to a debate with Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris on Fox News, scheduled for September 4. Meanwhile, the Harris campaign insists on sticking to the originally planned ABC News debate on September 10. Trump stated the Fox News debate would be moderated by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, with a full arena audience in Pennsylvania. … Continue reading Trump says he’s agreed to Fox debate while Harris sticks with ABC plan

Chutkan jumpstarts Trump Jan. 6 case, signaling aggressive pace

Former President Donald Trump’s federal election interference case was reassigned to Judge Tanya Chutkan, who quickly took several actions to advance the case. Within 48 hours, Chutkan denied two of Trump’s dismissal requests, set deadlines for a joint report, scheduled a mid-August hearing, and paused two existing deadlines. Critics argue she is rushing the case, with legal expert Josh Blackman noting such cases usually proceed … Continue reading Chutkan jumpstarts Trump Jan. 6 case, signaling aggressive pace

Trump Warns of ‘Great Depression of 2024’ After ‘Kamala Crash’

Former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris on Truth Social for the sharp decline in U.S. stock market indexes, labeling it the “Kamala Crash.” He called Harris a “Radical Left Lunatic” and claimed the markets will not “accept” her, predicting a “Great Depression of 2024” if she remains in office. Trump framed the election as a choice between “TRUMP PROSPERITY” and the “KAMALA … Continue reading Trump Warns of ‘Great Depression of 2024’ After ‘Kamala Crash’

Harris expected to announce her VP pick Tuesday ahead of their Philadelphia rally

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to announce her vice presidential pick on Tuesday, before their first rally together in Philadelphia that evening. This timing might change based on her final decision or potential media leaks. The announcement will likely include digital videos, social media, and a fundraising appeal, along with text messages to supporters. Harris recently met with top contenders, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh … Continue reading Harris expected to announce her VP pick Tuesday ahead of their Philadelphia rally

New Orleans police chief strikes 2 pedestrians with her vehicle, injuring 1

New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick struck two pedestrians with her vehicle on Saturday night, resulting in injuries to one of them. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Decatur and Iberville streets, according to a police report cited by Fox 8. A man and a woman were hit in the incident. The woman was transported to a hospital and is in … Continue reading New Orleans police chief strikes 2 pedestrians with her vehicle, injuring 1

Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools

Louisiana officials revealed several Ten Commandments posters on Monday that could soon be placed in state classrooms. These posters feature House Speaker Mike Johnson, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The posters, shown at a news conference, are potential designs to comply with a new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, according to … Continue reading Louisiana unveils Ten Commandments posters for public schools

Four killed after Storm Debby hits Florida coast

Tropical Storm Debby drenched Florida on Monday, causing at least four deaths and threatening southeastern US states with heavy rainfall and catastrophic flooding. A 13-year-old boy died when a tree fell on a mobile home in Levy County, while a truck driver was killed after his vehicle plunged into a canal in Hillsborough County. Additionally, a 38-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy died in a … Continue reading Four killed after Storm Debby hits Florida coast

Instructor charged with manslaughter in Pennsylvania plane crash that killed student pilot

A flight instructor, Philip Everton McPherson II, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for a crash that killed a student pilot in eastern Pennsylvania. McPherson, who had surrendered his pilot’s certificate after two previous crashes with students, was in control of the plane when it crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff from Queen City Airport in Allentown on September 28, 2022. The crash resulted … Continue reading Instructor charged with manslaughter in Pennsylvania plane crash that killed student pilot

Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid

Two special prosecutors announced plans to charge former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody with obstruction of justice following a police raid on the Marion County Record newspaper last year. The prosecutors found that the newspaper staff committed no crimes and that the police search warrants were based on inaccurate information. Body camera footage from the raid showed Publisher Eric Meyer’s 98-year-old mother, Joan Meyer, distressed; … Continue reading Prosecutors plan to charge former Kansas police chief over his conduct following newspaper raid

North Korean leader marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

North Korea delivered 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units, with leader Kim Jong Un advocating for the continued expansion of the country’s nuclear program to counter U.S. threats. Kim’s intent to deploy battlefield nuclear weapons along the South Korean border and authorize preemptive nuclear strikes has raised global concerns. The launchers, produced by North Korean munitions factories, are designed to fire tactical ballistic … Continue reading North Korean leader marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

Mali severs diplomatic relations with Ukraine for providing intelligence to rebels for Wagner ambush

Mali has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine after Ukraine supplied intelligence to Malian rebels who ambushed Wagner Group forces in July. Malian government spokesman Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga condemned Ukraine’s actions, stating that Mali has always advocated for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ukraine’s Security Service representative Andriy Yusov confirmed providing intelligence that enabled the successful operation against Russian forces, CNN has reported. The … Continue reading Mali severs diplomatic relations with Ukraine for providing intelligence to rebels for Wagner ambush

US hands over the last military base in Niger to the ruling junta

The U.S. has handed over its last military base in Niger, Airbase 201 in Agadez, to local authorities, following the earlier withdrawal from Airbase 101 in Niamey. The U.S. Department of Defense and Niger’s Ministry of Defense confirmed this in a joint statement. American troops have until September 15 to complete their withdrawal, with around two dozen remaining for administrative tasks at the U.S. embassy. … Continue reading US hands over the last military base in Niger to the ruling junta

First group of people involved in riots appear in court – with one swearing as he was taken away

Individuals arrested in connection with last week’s nationwide riots have appeared in court. The unrest began in Southport following the fatal stabbing of three girls, and spread to various cities, fueled by far-right misinformation online. Among those in court was a 14-year-old boy from Liverpool, who admitted to violent disorder. He was part of a group that set off fireworks towards the public and police … Continue reading First group of people involved in riots appear in court – with one swearing as he was taken away

UN says nine employees ‘may have been involved’ in October 7 Hamas attack

The United Nations has fired nine employees of its agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, after an investigation found they “may have been involved” in the October 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel. UN spokesperson Farhan Haq stated that there was sufficient information to justify the terminations, though further corroboration is needed. The investigation initially looked into 19 UNRWA employees, finding evidence insufficient for 10 of … Continue reading UN says nine employees ‘may have been involved’ in October 7 Hamas attack

Pot overflowing with gold coins discovered in ancient Greek city in Turkey

Archaeologists have unearthed a pot of ancient Greek coins in Notion, Turkey, believed to date back to the fifth century B.C. The gold coins, featuring a kneeling archer design of the Persian daric, were likely minted in Sardis and found beneath a home. Researchers think mercenaries buried the treasure, though the reason remains unclear. The discovery, led by the University of Michigan, is rare and … Continue reading Pot overflowing with gold coins discovered in ancient Greek city in Turkey

Rare Exoplanet’s Extremely Strange Orbit Stuns Astronomers

Astronomers have discovered TIC 241249530 b, a Jupiter-like exoplanet on its way to becoming a hot Jupiter, which is a large planet orbiting very close to its star. Using the WIYN 3.5-meter telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory, the team observed that TIC 241249530 b has an extremely elliptical orbit that moves in the opposite direction to its star’s rotation. This unique orbit provides … Continue reading Rare Exoplanet’s Extremely Strange Orbit Stuns Astronomers