SpaceX is back in the skies! After a hiccup on Dec. 17 knocked one of its Starlink satellites out of action. The company successfully launched the Starlink 6-88 mission from Cape Canaveral in the wee hours of Jan. 4. Did a little bad weather slow things down? Sure — a nearly two-hour delay didn’t stop
What should have been a calm Christmas week in California turned chaotic. Relentless storms battered the state, triggering floods, mudslides, and heartbreaking loss. By Christmas night, at least three people were dead — and the worst may not be over. So how bad did it get? In parts of Los Angeles County, more than 11
Could a single tragedy have struck a Bronze Age community in southern Scotland? That’s what archaeologists now suspect after uncovering a mysterious mass burial near Sanquhar. During excavations in 2020 and 2021 ahead of the Twentyshilling Wind Farm construction, Guard Archaeology stumbled upon a barrow. The excavations were undertaken during the construction preparations. It is
Thousands of residents in Australia’s Northern Territory were left in the dark on Sunday. Cyclone Fina tore through the region, including the capital, Darwin. With gusts hitting a staggering 205 kph (127 mph), the category three storm has now moved on, but its wake of damage and power outages remains. For many in Darwin, home
How does a company make nearly $120 million in profit with only eight employees? That’s the question raising eyebrows across Europe. New filings revealed Chinese e-commerce giant Temu more than doubled its EU profits in 2024 — all while paying just $18 million in corporation tax. Temu’s Ireland-based parent, Whaleco Technology, reported revenues of $1.7
President Donald Trump is sending troops to Portland — and he’s not mincing words about it. On Truth Social, he claimed Portland was “war-ravaged.” He announced he’s authorizing the use of “full force” if needed. This is to protect federal facilities from what he called attacks by Antifa and “other domestic terrorists.” But is Oregon
Ever wondered how you’d secretly tip off a spy agency? Britain’s MI6 has just made it a lot easier — and a lot more cloak-and-dagger. On Friday, the U.K.’s foreign intelligence service unveiled “Silent Courier.” It is a new dark-web portal designed to let whistleblowers, informants and would-be agents securely pass on sensitive information. Think
What’s scarier than a horror movie? How about a parasite that literally eats flesh — and it’s just been confirmed in the US for the very first time. Health officials say a patient returning from El Salvador tested positive for New World screwworm (NWS) myiasis. A nasty infestation where fly larvae — yes, maggots —
Another life lost, another scar left by Europe’s brutal wildfire season. A Portuguese firefighter, just 45, has become the latest casualty in a summer of flames. That’s already claimed eight lives across Portugal and Spain.These aren’t ordinary fires—they’re fueled by blistering 40°C heat, bone-dry landscapes, and relentless winds. In Portugal, President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
What happens when a Japanese pilot and a former US nuclear adviser fly wing to wing over the birthplace of the atomic bomb mission? A flight becomes a symbol of healing. On the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima, Adrian Eichhorn, 69, and Shinji Maeda, 46, will soar in formation over Utah’s Wendover Field. The historic site
A routine shopping trip turned into a nightmare in Traverse City, Michigan, when a stabbing spree at a Walmart left 11 people injured. The suspect? A 42-year-old Michigan man—now in custody—armed with what police described as a “folding knife style weapon.” Why did it happen? So far, authorities say it was a “random act.” No
Can AI match the brilliance of the world’s best young minds? Not quite yet — but it’s getting scarily close. At this year’s International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Queensland, Australia, humans still reigned supreme. Five students scored a perfect 42 out of 42. But here’s the kicker: AI systems from Google and OpenAI also earned
