Author: Amanda Martinez

According to SpaceX, the uncrewed spacecraft lost touch with the Earth following a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent. The explosion occurred shortly after the starship launched from Texas on Thursday, stopping flights and causing warnings about falling debris.  The SpaceX starship, the largest rocket ever built, spiraled out of control shortly after liftoff before disintegrating mid-air. Images from the Caribbean show flaming debris flying across the sky, but no reports of damage or casualties have been reported. The 123-meter spacecraft was scheduled to return to Earth’s atmosphere over the Indian Ocean after a one-hour test flight. The main spacecraft…

A massive unexploded bomb from World War II halted Eurostar to London and disrupted all rail traffic to northern France on Friday. Workers found the explosive at 4 a.m. near the railway tracks in Saint-Denis, prompting an immediate security lockdown at Gare du Nord. Paris police secured the area while bomb disposal experts from the city’s demining unit assessed the situation. Authorities described the device as a serious threat, suspending all suburban regional and international trains departing from the station. After the WWII bomb discovery, an SNCF spokesperson described the unexploded ordnance as massive, forcing a complete shutdown of rail…

Target’s DEI boycott started Wednesday as customers protested the company’s recent decision to change diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Rev. Jamal Bryant, a well-known Atlanta pastor, initiated the 40-day boycott to highlight Target’s move away from its DEI commitments.  The controversy began on January 24 when Target announced significant changes to its diversity programs, including eliminating hiring goals for minority employees. The company also dissolved an executive committee focused on racial justice, sparking outrage among longtime DEI supporters. Target insisted it remained committed to inclusivity under its new “Belonging at the Bullseye,” strategy introduced last year. Critics argue that Target…

A South Korean fighter jet bombing injured seven people after an Air Force KF-16 accidentally dropped 8 bombs in a civilian district. During a live-fire military exercise, the incident happened at 10:04 a.m. local time in Pocheon, a city near the North Korean border. Authorities reported that four people suffered serious injuries, while three had minor wounds. A 60-year-old driver sustained a neck injury from shrapnel, and two others suffered fractures. A local care center confirmed that a teacher was hospitalized after the explosion shattered the building’s windows. According to South Korea’s Air Force, the bombs landed outside the designated…

Following former President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on all Chinese goods, the trade dispute between the United States and China has become more intense. China swiftly responded by imposing tariffs on US agricultural products ranging from 10% to 15%. China’s embassy in Washington responded by restating the nation’s position, saying Beijing is ready for any fight, whether a military or a trade war. This rhetoric is one of China’s most forceful remarks since Trump took office. China warns the US of war after senior Chinese officials discussed economic and security issues at Beijing’s National People’s Congress. China Increases Military…

Trump’s rejection of the reconstruction plan for Gaza has sparked controversy as Arab leaders push forward with a $53 billion postwar proposal for the territory. On Tuesday night, the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump opposed the reconstruction plan endorsed by Arab nations.  Trump’s Administration stated that he prefers his vision, which involves removing Palestinian residents and turning Gaza into a US-controlled riviera. Officials claim the current proposal ignores the reality of Gaza’s uninhabitable conditions and widespread destruction. Egypt introduced a plan that would remove Hamas from power and transition governance to a reformed Palestinian Authority. Unlike Trump’s vision,…

Markets reacted negatively after Trump’s tariff retaliation, which renewed trade tensions, with major US indices closing sharply lower. The Dow Jones fell 1.4%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped 1.75% and 2.6%, respectively, reflecting investor unease. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denounced the tariffs and warned of strong countermeasures to protect Canada’s economy. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly outlined a plan to impose tariffs on US imports of C$155 billion. The first wave of $30 billion in duties will target everyday products. Joly described the tariffs as threatening Canada’s workforce, stating that thousands of jobs are on the line. China…

President Donald Trump will impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Tuesday due to concerns over illegal drugs and migration issues. Trump has warned that these tariffs could reach 25%, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that final rates remain undecided.  Officials in Washington continue last-minute negotiations with Canada and Mexico to determine the extent of these trade restrictions. China will also face new tariffs with a 10% duty set to take effect alongside previous levies on imported goods. If enforced, this measure will increase total tariffs on Chinese exports to at least 20%, heightening tensions between the two largest…

Rescue teams in India pulled dozens of construction workers from metal containers after an avalanche buried them in Uttarakhand Himalayas. The disaster struck a construction camp near Mana village on Friday trapping 54 workers under thick layers of snow. While 46 survived inside metal shelters, 8 lost their lives before emergency teams could reach them. Officials confirmed that the operation lasted nearly 60 hours in sub-zero temperatures before concluding on Sunday. Authorities credited the survival of most workers to the metal containers, which trapped enough oxygen to sustain them until rescuers arrived. A senior official said these shelters prevented workers…

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Gaza’s aid blockade, calling it an act of blackmail and collective punishment. Israel decided to block the humanitarian aid going into Gaza, the Saudi Foreign Ministry labeled the move a violation of international humanitarian law and a direct attack on Palestinian civilians facing extreme hardships. Jordan echoed these concerns, warning that Israel’s blockade could escalate tensions and worsen the humanitarian crisis in the region. International organizations expressed grave concerns over the situation, emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of restricting humanitarian assistance. The International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies warned that people remain on…

A second wave of emails has been sent to federal workers, instructing them to provide weekly reports of their accomplishments. The email, titled “What did you do last week? Part II,” was sent to employees across various agencies. This is part of the Federal Workers’ Reports initiative. Morgan Saladino, a former fisheries biologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Alaska, received the first email but not the second, as she was fired on February 27. Saladino expressed concerns about the email’s authenticity, citing cybersecurity training that warns against responding to suspicious emails. Moreover, Elon Musk, head of the…

Turkey’s government is weighing its response after Kurdish militants declared a ceasefire following a statement from their imprisoned leader. The ceasefire talks began after Abdullah Ocalan, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) founder, urged his group to disarm and dissolve.  The ceasefire announcement came through the Firat News Agency, a media outlet linked to the PKK. The group pledged to stop the attack unless provoked, aligning with Ocalan’s call for peace. This marks the first breakthrough since peace negotiations collapsed in 2015. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party demanded that all PKK affiliates in Syria and Iraq also disband. Omer Celik, a…