Space

Defunct NASA satellite to crash back to Earth, with a small risk of falling debris

NASA’s Van Allen Probe A, a 1,323-pound satellite launched 14 years ago to study Earth’s radiation belts, is expected to re-enter the atmosphere on Tuesday at around 7:45 p.m. EDT. Most of the spacecraft will burn up during the fiery descent, though some components may survive, with the risk of harm to anyone on Earth estimated at roughly 1 in 4,200. The probe and its … Continue reading Defunct NASA satellite to crash back to Earth, with a small risk of falling debris

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Technology

Ford launches new AI to grow Pro commercial business

Ford Motor is launching “Ford Pro AI,” an artificial intelligence system for its commercial vehicle business to boost profits and software revenue. The system analyzes over 1 billion daily data points from connected vehicles, tracking metrics like fuel consumption, route efficiency, and vehicle health. Ford aims to equip its 840,000 commercial subscribers with tools to reduce downtime, increase productivity, and optimize operations. The AI will … Continue reading Ford launches new AI to grow Pro commercial business

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Business

Cintas to Buy Uniform Supplier UniFirst in $5.5 Billion Deal

Cintas Corp. agreed to acquire rival UniFirst Corp. in a $5.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, ending a years-long pursuit of the uniform supplier. UniFirst shareholders will receive $155 in cash plus 0.7720 shares of Cintas stock per share, valuing each UniFirst share at $310. The transaction, expected to close in the second half of 2026, aims to help the combined company compete in the garment industry … Continue reading Cintas to Buy Uniform Supplier UniFirst in $5.5 Billion Deal

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Business

JPMorgan Chase reins in lending to private credit firms after marking down software loans

JPMorgan Chase is reducing its exposure to private credit by marking down loans held as collateral, mainly those lent to software firms. The move is a preemptive measure amid concerns that AI-driven disruptions could hurt borrowers and trigger turbulence in the private credit market. By lowering the collateral value, JPMorgan limits how much private credit firms can borrow, and in some cases may require additional … Continue reading JPMorgan Chase reins in lending to private credit firms after marking down software loans

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Business

Oracle stock spikes 12%

Oracle shares surged 12% after the company reported strong third-quarter earnings and confirmed it will not raise additional debt in 2026 beyond previously announced plans. CEO Clayton Magouyrk highlighted Oracle’s AI infrastructure growth, noting $29 billion in new contracts and efficient data center delivery without negative cash flow. The company’s cloud revenue, including infrastructure and SaaS, rose 44% year-over-year to $8.9 billion. Despite skepticism over … Continue reading Oracle stock spikes 12%

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Politics

Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff

The special election to replace former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is headed to a runoff after no candidate won a majority. Republican Clay Fuller, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will face Democrat Shawn Harris on 7 April for Georgia’s 14th congressional district. Fuller’s campaign echoes Trump’s priorities, including tough-on-crime policies and stricter immigration enforcement, while Harris emphasizes bipartisanship and local service. Greene’s controversial … Continue reading Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff

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Politics

Kast takes office in Chile

José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president, marking the country’s most significant shift to the right since democracy returned in 1990. The ceremony in Valparaíso was attended by international leaders, including Argentina’s Javier Milei, Spain’s King Felipe VI, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. Kast, a Trump-inspired conservative, won the 2025 election in a landslide over communist candidate Jeannette Jara, campaigning … Continue reading Kast takes office in Chile

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Politics

Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured in a 28 February attack that killed six of his family members, including his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Tehran’s ambassador to Cyprus. Mojtaba sustained injuries to his legs and arms and has remained out of public view, partly due to security concerns over potential US or Israeli assassination attempts. The attack coincided with the start … Continue reading Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms

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Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

The UK Parliament has voted to remove hereditary aristocrats from the unelected House of Lords, ending centuries of tradition. The reform will oust dozens of dukes, earls, and viscounts who inherited seats, though some may stay by being converted into life peers. Government ministers hailed the change as a move toward meritocracy and a more democratic system. The House of Lords, long criticized for being … Continue reading Britain is ejecting hereditary nobles from Parliament after 700 years

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Trump says war with Iran will end ‘soon’ as gas prices increase

President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end “soon,” claiming U.S. forces have exceeded expectations in damaging Iranian targets. He noted that joint strikes with Israel targeted Iran over missile concerns, resulting in seven U.S. casualties and multiple injuries. The Pentagon reportedly spent $6.5 billion on munitions in the first two days, and gas prices have risen from $2.9 to $3.6 per gallon. … Continue reading Trump says war with Iran will end ‘soon’ as gas prices increase

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U.S. News

California bishop’s alleged secret double life explodes into felony case

Bishop Emanuel Shaleta of Saint Peter’s Chaldean in San Diego faces multiple felony charges, including embezzlement, money laundering, and aggravated white-collar crime, after allegedly misappropriating hundreds of thousands of dollars from his church. Authorities say he received church rent payments in cash and funneled funds through an account meant for rent assistance, with roughly $272,000 unaccounted for. Shaleta was arrested at San Diego International Airport … Continue reading California bishop’s alleged secret double life explodes into felony case

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U.S. News

Young girl reported missing in L.A. in 2020 located in North Carolina

A young girl missing for nearly six years from Duarte has been found in North Carolina, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced. The child, identified as Karen Rojas by Missing People in America, was last reported missing on July 1, 2020, after her mother ceased communication with the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services during an ongoing investigation. LASD received information in … Continue reading Young girl reported missing in L.A. in 2020 located in North Carolina

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U.S. News

Towering lava fountains of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures

Hawaii’s Kilauea erupted with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet Tuesday, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of Highway 11 due to falling volcanic fragments and ash. This marked the 43rd fountaining episode since the eruption began in December 2024, with lava confined to Kilauea’s summit crater and posing no direct threat to homes. Volcanic fragments, known as tephra, forced officials to … Continue reading Towering lava fountains of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures

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U.S. News

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man set to be executed

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of 75-year-old Charles “Sonny” Burton to life without parole, even though he was not present when the murder he was sentenced for occurred. Burton had been condemned for the 1991 shooting death of Doug Battle during a store robbery, but another man, Derrick DeBruce, fired the fatal shots after Burton had left. Ivey said it would be … Continue reading Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man set to be executed

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U.S. News

2 dead in Indiana as tornadoes devastate homes and communities in Midwest

A series of tornadoes swept across multiple U.S. states from Texas to Michigan, killing at least two people and causing extensive damage. In Lake Village, Indiana, two deaths were confirmed, and officials reported widespread destruction of homes. A powerful tornado also struck Kankakee County, Illinois, leveling blocks of buildings, downing trees and power lines, and overwhelming emergency services. The storm brought softball-sized hail, possibly the … Continue reading 2 dead in Indiana as tornadoes devastate homes and communities in Midwest

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World News

A bus fire that killed 6 people could have been set deliberately, Swiss police say

A bus fire in Kerzers killed at least six people and injured five others, prompting a criminal investigation. Police in Fribourg Canton said the blaze may have been caused by a deliberate act, possibly involving someone pouring flammable liquid on themselves inside the bus. The vehicle, operated by PostBus, was completely engulfed in flames when rescue teams arrived. Swiss President Guy Parmelin expressed condolences to … Continue reading A bus fire that killed 6 people could have been set deliberately, Swiss police say

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Three cargo ships struck off Iran’s coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz

Three ships near the Strait of Hormuz were struck by projectiles, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. One vessel caught fire about 11 nautical miles north of Oman, forcing its crew to evacuate, while two other ships were damaged near Dubai and off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps later said it had fired on a Thailand-flagged container … Continue reading Three cargo ships struck off Iran’s coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz

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Catholic priest warns ‘stage is set’ for rise of Antichrist

A Catholic priest, Chad Ripperger, warned that current global trends may be creating conditions some Christians associate with the rise of the Antichrist. Speaking on the The Shawn Ryan Show, he argued that moral decline and increasing global instability resemble signs described by early Christian theologians. Ripperger suggested the Antichrist would gain power primarily through control of global economic systems rather than traditional political rule. … Continue reading Catholic priest warns ‘stage is set’ for rise of Antichrist

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Great Britain raising military age to 65

The UK government plans to raise the maximum age for recalling retired soldiers in the strategic reserve from 55 to 65 as part of a new Armed Forces bill aimed at improving mobilization if a major war occurs. Critics, including security analyst Will Ashford-Brown, argue the plan is mostly political signaling and will not significantly strengthen military deterrence. The UK Army currently has just over … Continue reading Great Britain raising military age to 65

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As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war

Up to 150 U.S. troops have reportedly been wounded during the 10-day war with Iran, according to sources who spoke to Reuters. The Pentagon had previously reported only eight serious injuries but later estimated about 140 total wounded, most of them minor. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said 108 service members have already returned to duty, while the eight seriously injured are receiving advanced medical care. … Continue reading As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war

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Space

Russia Repairs Critical ISS Launch Pad After Thanksgiving Soyuz Damage

A Soyuz rocket launch to the International Space Station on November 27 caused unexpected damage to Baikonur Cosmodrome’s Site 31, Russia’s only operational pad for crewed missions. The blast and vibrations from liftoff damaged critical infrastructure, including the facility’s service cabin, temporarily halting operations. Engineers had to assess and repair the site before future missions could continue. While the mission itself succeeded, the incident raised … Continue reading Russia Repairs Critical ISS Launch Pad After Thanksgiving Soyuz Damage

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Sunday after sunset Venus and Saturn meet in evening twilight

This weekend, Venus and Saturn will appear close together in a rare planetary conjunction, about one degree apart in the sky on March 7 and 8. Venus will be the brighter of the two and appear slightly larger than Saturn. Sky watchers should look toward the western horizon 30 to 40 minutes after sunset for the best view. Using binoculars and finding a location with … Continue reading Sunday after sunset Venus and Saturn meet in evening twilight

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Business

Gold prices fall as dollar firms, US rate-cut optimism fades

Gold prices fell on Monday as a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields made bullion less attractive, while higher energy costs fueled inflation concerns. Spot gold dropped 0.8% to $5,130.94 per ounce, and U.S. April gold futures declined 0.4% to $5,138.20. Crude oil surged above $110 per barrel amid the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, raising inflation risks and reducing expectations for near-term interest … Continue reading Gold prices fall as dollar firms, US rate-cut optimism fades

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China consumer inflation hits three-year high

China’s consumer inflation surged 1.3% in February from a year earlier, the largest increase in over three years, driven by holiday-related spending during the extended Lunar New Year. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, rose 1.8%, the fastest pace since March 2019, supported by higher service prices for travel, dining, and entertainment. Producer prices fell 0.9% year-on-year, marking the slowest deflation in more than a … Continue reading China consumer inflation hits three-year high

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Technology

OpenAI robotics leader resigns over concerns about Pentagon AI deal

Caitlin Kalinowski, a senior robotics staffer at OpenAI, resigned over concerns about the company’s partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. She criticized the process, saying policy guardrails around national security uses of AI were not sufficiently defined, particularly regarding surveillance of Americans and lethal autonomous systems. Kalinowski emphasized her resignation was about principle, not specific executives, and expressed respect for CEO Sam Altman and … Continue reading OpenAI robotics leader resigns over concerns about Pentagon AI deal

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