Blue Origin’s New Glenn Mission NG-2 successfully launched a second mission from Cape Canaveral Thursday, carrying NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars.The huge 321-foot (98-meter) New Glenn blasted into the sky and is expected to reach the Red Planet by 2027 .The launch was previously delayed due to extreme solar […]
JD Vance says surge of illegal immigrants drove up housing prices
Vice President JD Vance explained Thursday that a surge in illegal immigration, coupled with a lack of new home construction, sent housing prices soaring — putting the American Dream out of reach for many. “A lot of young people are saying housing is way too expensive.Why is that? Because we […]
Unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat to U.S. bases, border, civilian events, senator warns – CBS News
Unauthorized drone flights over U.S.military installations, border facilities and mass public events are climbing to unprecedented levels, prompting warnings from top lawmakers that the country faces an escalating aerial security risk while it remains hamstrung by a patchwork of airspace protection capabilities. Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Tom Cotton, a Republican […]
Severe geomagnetic storm could make aurora visible for half of northern U.S., forecasters say – CBS News
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast to hit Earth’s magnetic field on Wednesday, which could cause widespread disruption to infrastructure technology and make northern lights visible for much of the northern half of the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Tuesday issued a G4, or severe, geomagnetic storm […]
Gulf Stream on the verge of collapse, scientists warn
A key Atlantic current could be pushed to the brink of collapse within decades, supposedly ushering in a new ice age and dramatically raising sea levels, climate scientists have claimed in a controversial new study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment . The apocalyptic predictions came as a […]
Three-day rally on the Athens Stock Exchange and return above 2,050 points
The Greek stock market recorded its third consecutive rise, with buyers holding the reins throughout trading, leading the General Index above 2,050 points for the first time since mid-October last year.Dense business developments and 9-month results of listed companies set the tone, while sentiment abroad is also improving due to […]
RETHINKING PEACE AND PROGRESS
science Science has always promised more than discovery.It is a social contract, an understanding that knowledge must serve people, reduce harm and advance peace.Each year, on 10th November, ‘World Science Day for Peace and Development’ renews that reminder, urging countries to reflect on how science is being used, or neglected, […]
FROM GROVE TO TABLE
Some time ago, a news item grabbed my attention – Loralai Olives, a Pakistani brand, was awarded the ‘Best Olive Oils of 2025’ title at the New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC).In the midst of depressing news where everything seems to be going wrong, this news brought some comfort […]
Anand Mahindra pens down an emotional note celebrating Sheetal Devi’s Asia Cup able-bodied milestone | – The Times of India
India’s trailblazing armless archer, Sheetal Devi, has once again made history by qualifying for the Asia Cup in the able-bodied category.This rare and extraordinary feat has captured hearts across the nation.Her qualification is not just a personal victory but a milestone moment for Indian sports, symbolising the limitless potential of […]
The US air traffic control system is in desperate need of improvement. Would privatization help? | CNN Business
Almost everyone agrees that the US air traffic control system is broken. Longstanding staffing shortages.Antiquated technology.And now, air traffic controllers are caught in the middle of a political tug of war that has nothing to do with their operations. The government shutdown has left controllers working unpaid, six-day-weeks.That’s worsened a […]