Thanksgiving morning will see a Soyuz rocket lift off from Kazakhstan, carrying a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is set for 4:27 a. m. EST, with live coverage starting at 3:30 a. m. EST on NASA's YouTube channel. The crew includes NASA's Chris Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikayev. Thi...
In a recent incident, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) engaged in a firefight with members of al-Jama'a al-Islamiyya, a Sunni terrorist group, in southern Syria. This group is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, which has been a growing concern for Israel and its allies. The confrontation took place near Beit Jann, about 10 kilometers inside Syria. IDF troops were on a mi...
In a series of events that have sparked legal and ethical debates, the US military conducted a second strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean on September 2, following an initial attack that left survivors. This marked the beginning of a pattern of strikes on alleged drug boats, with the second attack killing the remaining crew and sinking the ship, result...
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) managed to get its trading platforms back online, but not before causing a stir in global financial markets. The outage, which lasted several hours, affected trading in Asia and Europe before the U. S. markets could react. The main trading platform, Globex, finally came back online at 8:30 a. m. New York time, just in time to wra...
Southern Wisconsin is in for a snowy weekend, with many towns and cities calling for snow emergencies. This means no parking on streets, so people need to find other spots for their cars. In Beloit, the snow emergency starts Saturday afternoon and ends Sunday noon. If you leave your car on the street, it might get a ticket or even towed. The city has set up special ...
A big winter storm is making its way across the U. S. just in time to mess up travel plans for millions of people after Thanksgiving. The storm is bringing a mix of snow, rain, and cold weather, making things tricky for those heading out for Black Friday shopping or trying to get home from their holiday trips. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm war...
Late-night chats on Instagram can be fun, but when cricket stars join in, things get even more interesting. Yuzvendra Chahal, a well-known Indian bowler, recently surprised everyone by joining Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi on a live session. Wrapped in a cozy blanket, Chahal joked about his life, saying he only had his blanket left. This light-hearted comment quick...
Eastern Missouri is gearing up for its first snowfall of the season, with a weather alert in place for Friday night and Saturday. The region could see 2 to 4 inches of snow, with some areas potentially getting even more. But why is this happening? It all comes down to some cool physics. Clouds are a mix of ice crystals, supercooled water droplets, and water vapor. M...
Justin Britt, a former NFL lineman, made a bold choice that changed his life. He decided to prioritize his mental health over his football career. This decision led him to discover the power of therapy and long-distance running. His journey from football to marathon running is a testament to the strength found in pausing and realigning one's life. Britt's story begi...
In the world of business, things are always changing. Let's take a look at some recent developments. First up, Naver Corp. is making a big move. They're buying Dunamu Inc. , the company behind South Korea's popular crypto exchange, Upbit. This deal is all about stocks, and it means Naver will have a big say in how things run. Despite the recent drop in crypto values...