A Soyuz rocket lifted off on Thursday, carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, including two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut, reached the ISS safely. But back on Earth, a big issue popped up. A huge 20-ton service platform wasn't secured properly before the launch. This platform is used by workers to access the rocket ...
A tragic fire in Hong Kong has left 128 people dead, with many more still missing. The blaze started in a high-rise apartment complex that was undergoing renovations. The fire spread quickly, engulfing seven of the eight towers in the complex. Firefighters worked for over 24 hours to bring the blaze under control. The anti-corruption agency in Hong Kong has arrested...
Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is under scrutiny. He's a major figure in Ukraine's government, often seen as the second most powerful person after the president. Recently, anti-corruption agents searched his property, sparking a big debate. Yermak has been a constant presence beside Zelenskiy for years. They met in the early 2010s when...
Alaska is at a critical point in the fight against climate change. The recent UN climate summit, COP30, highlighted some big shifts in the global energy landscape. China is stepping up its game in clean energy, while the U. S. is falling behind. This is a big deal for Alaska, which has a lot to gain or lose depending on how it responds. The summit showed that wind a...
Brazil is taking its time to set up a carbon market. The government plans to release the rules for this market by the end of 2026. This news comes from a high-ranking official in the Finance Ministry. The official also mentioned that by then, the government will decide how the market will be managed. It might become a regulatory agency, but this is still being discus...
The EPA has recently approved a new pesticide, isocycloseram, which belongs to the group of "forever chemicals. " These chemicals are notorious for their persistence in the environment and their ability to accumulate in living organisms. The approval allows its use on various food crops such as oranges, tomatoes, and almonds, as well as on lawns and golf courses. How...
The recent shooting involving National Guard members has sparked interest in a group called the "Zero Units. " This group, which the suspect allegedly worked with, was a secretive Afghan force. They were known for their close ties with U. S. and other foreign troops during the war in Afghanistan. An ID badge, widely shared online, suggests the suspect was part of th...
The UK's role in global politics is often overshadowed by its allies, but recent events suggest it's playing a significant part in the US political landscape. A leaked phone call between Steve Witkoff and Yuri Ushakov has sparked a media frenzy, with many pointing fingers at the UK's intelligence agency, MI6, as the possible source. The Russian Foreign Intelligence ...
A heated legal battle has erupted between a congressman and a government official. Rep. Eric Swalwell has taken legal action against Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Swalwell claims Pulte misused his authority to investigate mortgage records of prominent Democrats, including himself. The lawsuit alleges that Pulte dug into private mortgage...
Tether, the company known for its stablecoin USDT, has been on a gold-buying spree. In a short span of three months, it acquired 26 tonnes of gold. Now, its total gold holdings stand at approximately 116 tonnes, making it a significant player in the gold market. But not everyone is cheering this move. S&P Global, a major credit rating agency, recently downgraded USD...