Space

Heaviest pair of black holes ever seen weighs 28 billion times more than the sun

Researchers have discovered two supermassive black holes in collision-created “fossil galaxies” that are so massive they resist colliding and merging. This finding may help explain why, despite theoretical predictions of supermassive black hole mergers, such events have not been observed in progress. The binary supermassive black hole system is situated in the elliptical galaxy B2 0402+379, with a combined mass 28 billion times larger than … Continue reading Heaviest pair of black holes ever seen weighs 28 billion times more than the sun

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Space

NASA is working with SpaceX and Blue Origin to land U.S. astronauts back on the moon

A small robotic lander developed by a private company recently landed near the moon’s south pole with a scientific payload for NASA, marking the first American spacecraft to land on the moon in over 50 years. Despite tipping over on its side, this event is part of NASA’s broader lunar program called Artemis, which seeks to return humans to the moon, establish an outpost at … Continue reading NASA is working with SpaceX and Blue Origin to land U.S. astronauts back on the moon

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Space

ISS launch: New US-Russian crew heads to space station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has launched from Florida, carrying three US astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut on the Crew-8 mission bound for the International Space Station (ISS). Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, space exploration remains an area of close cooperation between the US and Russia. The crew, consisting of three men and one woman, is aboard a SpaceX capsule previously used four times. … Continue reading ISS launch: New US-Russian crew heads to space station

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Technology

Humanoids at Amazon Provide Glimpse of Automated Workplace

Employees at an Amazon.com Inc. warehouse near Seattle recently witnessed a glimpse of the future of work—a 5-foot-9-inch robot named Digit. Developed by Agility Robotics Inc., Digit is designed for a specific task: picking up empty yellow bins from a shelf and transporting them to a conveyor. Although still in the testing phase, Digit represents a significant technological advancement and places Agility Robotics at the … Continue reading Humanoids at Amazon Provide Glimpse of Automated Workplace

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Business

Treasury yields rise as investors look ahead to Powell testimony and jobs data

On Monday, U.S. Treasury yields rose as investors assessed the economic landscape and anticipated key economic data scheduled for the week. The yield on the 10-year Treasury increased by over 4 basis points to 4.225%, while the 2-year Treasury yield rose by approximately 6 basis points to 4.593%. The movement of yields and prices in opposite directions was noted, with one basis point equivalent to … Continue reading Treasury yields rise as investors look ahead to Powell testimony and jobs data

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Business

Wall St Turbocharges Bitcoin’s Wild Rally and Rakes In Cash

Jamie Dimon dismisses it as nothing more than a “pet rock.” Charlie Munger, the late longtime associate of Warren Buffett, labels it “massively stupid.” According to US Senator Elizabeth Warren, it’s a perfect tool for terrorists, drug dealers, and fraudsters. However, one undeniable fact about Bitcoin is that it’s not disappearing any time soon. Despite initial widespread resistance on Wall Street, the cryptocurrency’s recent surge … Continue reading Wall St Turbocharges Bitcoin’s Wild Rally and Rakes In Cash

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Business

Apple Hit With $2 Billion EU Fine Over Music Apps

The European Union has imposed a fine of almost $2 billion on Apple, asserting that the iPhone maker established unfair regulations for developers of music-streaming apps. This move by the EU’s executive body, the European Commission, could mark the beginning of a broader conflict between the bloc’s antitrust watchdog and the tech giant. The Commission contends that Apple breached antitrust rules by limiting app developers … Continue reading Apple Hit With $2 Billion EU Fine Over Music Apps

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Politics

Trump Org Weisselberg surrenders to prosecutors on another charge

Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of Donald Trump’s company, entered a guilty plea on Monday in New York for perjury connected to the testimony he provided in the ex-president’s civil fraud case. Weisselberg, aged 76, pleaded guilty to two counts of perjury and is set to receive a five-month jail sentence. This would mark his second incarceration after spending 100 days behind bars … Continue reading Trump Org Weisselberg surrenders to prosecutors on another charge

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Politics

Across the Board, Voters Give Better Marks to Trump’s Policies Than Biden’s

Not since the 1912 contest between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft have voters had the chance to assess the records of two individuals who have held the presidency. Despite harboring strongly critical opinions of both President Biden and his predecessor, Americans express more favorable views of Donald J. Trump’s policies compared to those of Mr. Biden, as per New York Times/Siena College polls. In … Continue reading Across the Board, Voters Give Better Marks to Trump’s Policies Than Biden’s

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Politics

Trump-Biden rematch hits overdrive with Super Tuesday, State of the Union

The anticipated general election rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is around eight months away, and the marathon campaign is set to commence this week. After Super Tuesday, Trump is expected to have all but secured his party’s nomination. Biden plans to leverage Thursday’s State of the Union address as a launchpad to present a vision for a second term to millions of … Continue reading Trump-Biden rematch hits overdrive with Super Tuesday, State of the Union

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Politics

Nikki Haley beats Donald Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

Nikki Haley secured a victory over Donald Trump in the Republican primary in Washington, DC, marking her first triumph over the former president in the 2024 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. Despite losing in her home state of South Carolina, Haley made history as the first woman to win a Republican primary in U.S. history. Reports from the BBC’s US partner, CBS, indicate that … Continue reading Nikki Haley beats Donald Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

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Politics

Supreme Court rules states can’t remove Trump from presidential election ballot

On Monday, the Supreme Court unanimously overturned a Colorado court ruling that had prohibited Donald Trump from being listed on the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot. The Colorado decision was based on a provision in the U.S. Constitution related to individuals involved in insurrection. The Supreme Court’s verdict establishes that no state has the authority to exclude Trump or any other candidate from a presidential … Continue reading Supreme Court rules states can’t remove Trump from presidential election ballot

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U.S. News

Oregon Legislature approves bill to re-criminalize certain drug possession

In Oregon, lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a bill that seeks to reclassify possession of a small amount of specific drugs as a misdemeanor, marking a shift in drug policy approximately three years after the state made headlines as the first in the nation to decriminalize the possession and personal use of all drugs. The legislation, known as HB4002, is now awaiting the consideration of Democratic … Continue reading Oregon Legislature approves bill to re-criminalize certain drug possession

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U.S. News

Warren, Ohio mail carrier shot, killed while in USPS van in ‘targeted attack,’ police say

A mail carrier in Ohio was fatally shot in what authorities are deeming a “targeted attack” while inside his U.S. Postal Service van on Saturday. The Warren Police Department in Warren, Ohio, responded to the incident around 1:44 p.m. on Saturday, March 2nd. Upon arrival, officers discovered 33-year-old USPS employee Jonte Davis with a gunshot wound, having been shot while inside his USPS van by … Continue reading Warren, Ohio mail carrier shot, killed while in USPS van in ‘targeted attack,’ police say

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U.S. News

Masked gunmen kill 4, wound 3 at outdoor party in central California

A masked group of men opened fire at an outdoor gathering in central California, resulting in four fatalities and three injuries on Sunday evening, as reported by the King City Police Department. Around 6 p.m., officers responded to a shooting incident in King City, discovering three deceased men with gunshot wounds in a front yard. Additionally, four individuals, including a woman, sustained gunshot injuries. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Masked gunmen kill 4, wound 3 at outdoor party in central California

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U.S. News

Powerful California blizzard shuts down roads and ski resorts

Northern California continued to face blizzard conditions throughout the weekend, experiencing damaging winds and heavy snowfall in mountainous areas extending down to the valleys. The most severe weather conditions unfolded at the highest elevations in the mountains, characterized by whiteout conditions and hurricane-force winds. Winter storm alerts persist across the majority of western states, with ongoing blizzard warnings for the northern and central Sierra Nevada … Continue reading Powerful California blizzard shuts down roads and ski resorts

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U.S. News

Texas Panhandle firefighters battle blaze before wind gusts return

Firefighting crews battled to control a wildfire that has become the largest on record in Texas, scorching over 1 million acres (404,686 hectares) of grassland and timber, and causing destruction in small towns across the Panhandle region. Named the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the blaze doubled in size since Wednesday, with only 3% containment on Thursday morning, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Firefighters utilized … Continue reading Texas Panhandle firefighters battle blaze before wind gusts return

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World News

Armed gangs jailbreak 4,000 inmates in Haiti after days-long gun battle with police

In Haiti’s capital, armed gangs engaged in a days-long gun battle with police, resulting in the release of approximately 4,000 inmates from the nation’s largest prison on Sunday. Reports from local media indicate that the majority of the 4,000 men held in the Port-au-Prince jail successfully escaped. Many of these inmates were gang members facing charges related to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel … Continue reading Armed gangs jailbreak 4,000 inmates in Haiti after days-long gun battle with police

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World News

Cartel Gunmen Use Land Mines, Drones to Kill 4 Soldiers in Mexico

In a series of ambush-style attacks, a faction of cartel gunmen deployed land mines and weaponized drones, resulting in the death of at least four Mexican Army soldiers and several injuries. The assailants successfully evaded capture. The incidents unfolded on Thursday afternoon in the rural regions of Michoacán near Tepalcatepec, an area renowned for its significant cartel presence involving both Cartel Jalisco New Generation and … Continue reading Cartel Gunmen Use Land Mines, Drones to Kill 4 Soldiers in Mexico

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World News

Germany accuses Russia of ‘information war’ after military recording

The defense minister of Germany has alleged that Russia is engaging in an “information war” with the intention of fostering internal divisions within the country. These remarks come in response to the release of a 38-minute audio recording of a meeting among senior German military officials, where discussions included topics such as supplying weapons to Ukraine and a potential strike by Kyiv on a bridge … Continue reading Germany accuses Russia of ‘information war’ after military recording

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US says Israel agrees to cease-fire. Hamas now must decide

A senior U.S. administration official stated that Israel has essentially supported the framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal. The ball is now in Hamas’s court to agree to the proposed terms. Talks to finalize the agreement are scheduled to resume in Egypt. International mediators have been actively working on this deal for weeks, aiming to halt the fighting before the start … Continue reading US says Israel agrees to cease-fire. Hamas now must decide

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World News

UK terror threat highest since 9/11

The current terror threat in Britain has reached its highest level since 9/11, according to a security insider. The expert emphasizes a “real risk” of coordinated terrorist actions or lone outsider attacks. Record levels of communication, or “chatter,” among extremists intercepted by intelligence agencies have been reported, reaching levels not seen since the September 11 attacks in the US. Politicians have been alerted to the … Continue reading UK terror threat highest since 9/11

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Politics

NJ businessman in Menendez case pleads guilty, cooperates with authorities

A New Jersey entrepreneur, indicted alongside Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, has entered a guilty plea in connection to the bribery scheme and is now collaborating with federal prosecutors in the ongoing investigation. Jose Uribe, one of the individuals implicated in the corruption case along with the senator, his wife Nadine Menendez, and two other business associates, is the first to admit guilt and the initial … Continue reading NJ businessman in Menendez case pleads guilty, cooperates with authorities

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U.S. News

FBI arrests reporter from Blaze Media regarding Jan 6

Supporters of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, led by former President Donald Trump, expressed anger on social media following the arrest of investigative reporter Steve Baker by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Baker, associated with the conservative news outlet Blaze Media, was apprehended on Friday due to his coverage of the Capitol Riot on January 6, 2021. The riot, instigated by a … Continue reading FBI arrests reporter from Blaze Media regarding Jan 6

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Business

U.S. national debt rising $1 trillion every 100 days

The United States’ debt burden has been rapidly expanding in recent months, witnessing an increase of approximately $1 trillion roughly every 100 days. On January 4, the nation’s debt officially surpassed $34 trillion, a milestone it briefly touched on December 29, as per data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This marked acceleration follows the debt reaching $33 trillion on September 15, 2023, and … Continue reading U.S. national debt rising $1 trillion every 100 days

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