Author: Amanda Martinez

China began military exercises on Monday close to Taiwan’s coast in reaction to a speech by Taiwanese President William Lai. The China Taiwan military drills started after Lai vowed to oppose annexation and defend Taiwan’s sovereignty. The Chinese mainland claims the self-governing island of Taiwan and has vowed to retake it by military force. Taiwanese officials said they saw 125 planes and 34 ships creating a circle around the island as part of the exercises. The Chinese government-run media displayed aerial, marine, and land forces positioned around Taiwan on its maps, suggesting an impending invasion. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA)…

Elon Musk’s Starship rocket achieved a historic milestone by successfully landing its Super Heavy booster at the launch pad. This feat brings SpaceX closer to developing a fully reusable rocket. Engineers hailed it as “a day for the history books.” The fifth test flight saw the Starship rocket blast off from Boca Chica, Texas, and separate from the booster two and three-quarter minutes later. Initially, it was unclear if the booster would attempt to land or splash down in the Gulf of Mexico. However, with just two minutes to go, the flight director gave the green light, and cheers erupted…

Revolut, a digital-only financial institution, is being criticized for its security measures after a customer lost £165,000 to fraud. Jack, a business owner, had his account compromised despite Revolut’s advertised security features. Jack’s ordeal began with a call from scammers posing as Revolut representatives. They claimed his account was vulnerable due to shared Wi-Fi. Jack provided information, unknowingly granting scammers access to his account. Revolut’s system allowed the scammers to set up new payees and authorize transactions without additional verification. Jack approved three payments, unaware they were fraudulent. Thousands of pounds were transferred within an hour. Jack contacted Revolut via…

As the government attempts to resolve a conflict with the investor, discussions for a £1 billion London port expansion continue. DP World is expected to announce the expansion of its London Gateway port at the next government-hosted investment event, creating hundreds of new jobs. After Transport Secretary Louise Haigh criticized DP World affiliate P&O Ferries for its employee treatment, suspicions circulated that the plan may be at risk. The prime minister’s office has responded to Haigh’s words by attempting to reconcile the conflict while distanced from her viewpoints. When P&O Ferries sacked over 800 seamen in 2022 and recruited cheaper…

Due to widespread difficulties, Boeing´s workforce cuts jobs by 10%, removing 17,000 positions. CEO Kelly Ortberg informed staff that management and senior roles are at risk in an email. The company also reported 777X jet manufacturing delays and hinted at gun and military equipment losses. In an email, Ortberg said that layoffs would happen over the coming months. He said that the leadership team would soon share more specific details on how it would affect different departments. He told workers that the corporation would not use its next furlough cycle, indicating that layoffs were the best solution. Furthermore, the primary…

The US Department of Energy has awarded Texas A&M engineers a grant to develop advanced materials for hydrogen gas turbines. Consequently, this innovative project aims to create more efficient and environmentally friendly turbines. Since the 1884 invention of the multi-stage steam turbine by Charles Parson, power generation technology has evolved significantly. Today, it focuses on developing turbines using hydrogen fuel instead of natural gas. Dr. Don Lipkin, principal investigator, notes, “The United States aims to decarbonize energy by 2035, requiring materials solutions for advanced gas turbines that are cleaner and more efficient.” The project involves designing high-performance alloys, protective coatings,…

Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, believed he would die in prison, as revealed in his memoir, Patriot. Navalny, a fierce critic of President Vladimir Putin, died in an Arctic Circle jail in February while serving a 19-year sentence on extremism charges widely considered politically motivated. In his memoir, Navalny wrote, “I will spend the rest of my life in prison and die here.” He expressed sorrow, saying, “There will be nobody to say goodbye to… All anniversaries will be celebrated without me. I’ll never see my grandchildren.” These poignant words offer a glimpse into Navalny’s life in prison.…

A U.S. company has successfully implanted 50 brain chips into individuals suffering from paralysis or depression to improve their quality of life. Blackrock Neurotech, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, developed the innovative technology known as the NeuroPort Array. With the NeuroPort Array, people will be able to control electric wheelchairs and robotic limbs with their minds alone.. While this technology may appear futuristic, researchers are making great progress in putting these gadgets to practical use for individuals in need. A pioneer in this field, Nathan Copeland, got his implant in 2004 following terrible spinal damage he sustained in an…

At the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek, Colorado, a lift experienced a failure, which resulted in the death of one individual and the rescue of twenty-three others. On Thursday, the event took place when members of the public were touring the privately owned tourist site. The lift broke down as two groups of twelve were examining the abandoned gold mine. Technical issues trapped one party underground for six hours awaiting the other. A death occurred in the first group, stranded around 500 feet below the water’s surface. Rescue teams safely saved eleven people, including two children, from the…

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s highly anticipated robotaxi, the Cybercab, at the Warner Bros Studios in California. The futuristic vehicle features two wing-like doors and no pedals or steering wheel. Musk showcased the Cybercab’s capabilities, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize transportation. Musk predicts that fully self-driving vehicles will surpass human-operated ones in safety. He envisions owners earning money by renting out their cars for rides. However, his production timeline of “before 2027” raises concerns about meeting deadlines. The Cybercab will compete with rivals like Alphabet-owned Waymo. Musk estimates the vehicle’s cost to be under $30,000, but analysts question this plan’s feasibility.…

Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, has secured the prestigious 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. This recognition honors their tireless efforts to eradicate nuclear weapons worldwide. The Norwegian Nobel Committee actively acknowledged Nihon Hidankyo’s significant contributions to establishing a “nuclear taboo.” Committee Chair Joergen Watne Frydnes praised the group’s use of witness testimony to ensure nuclear weapons are never used again. Founded in 1956, Nihon Hidankyo comprises survivors of the devastating bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Additionally, the organization sends Japanese survivors globally to share their harrowing testimonies. Notably, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize decision sidesteps more contentious…

According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), over the past 50 years, there has been a catastrophic decline in the wildlife population globally of over 70%. The WWF research, released on Thursday, examined more than 5,000 species, including fish, amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles. It brought attention to the worrying state of environments like the Amazon rainforest, which are on the verge of catastrophic shifts that might wipe out entire species. According to the Living Planet Report, human activity has been the leading cause of a 73% decline in the 35,000 populations examined since 1970. Freshwater species experienced…