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...
Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about using force if it feels the need. Lai made this announcement at a press ...
The US is in talks with Taiwan to get help in training American workers to make advanced chips. This is part of a bigger trade agreement. Taiwan's top chip maker, TSMC, might send money and experts to the US to set up more factories and teach locals the skills needed. The US wants Taiwan to invest more in American manufacturing. In return, Taiwan is asking for lower...
The crypto world is taking a breather. Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading in a tight range. Bitcoin is stuck between $86, 000 and $88, 450. Ethereum is hovering around $3, 000 but can't break through. Trading volume is down 11% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin's share of the market is slipping. It's now below 58%. Ethereum's market share is also down to 11. 8%. Meanwhile...
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 ...
The U. S. government is diving headfirst into AI-driven science with a bold new project called the Genesis Mission. Launched by President Donald Trump, this initiative aims to revolutionize how federal agencies handle scientific research. The main idea? Combine massive government datasets with cutting-edge computing to speed up research that usually takes years. The...
Pennsylvania just made some big changes to how it supports live music and oversees storage units. The governor recently approved a new law that does two main things. First, it makes it easier for concert venues to get tax breaks. Second, it sets clear rules for self-service storage places. The law tweaks the Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program. It updates how...
Get ready for an exciting volleyball matchup! The Nebraska Huskers, currently ranked number one, are set to face the Penn State Nittany Lions, who are number 24, in a Big Ten showdown. This thrilling game is happening on November 28, 2025, at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. If you're eager to watch but don't have cable, don't worry! There are way...
Black Friday is here, and it's a great time to grab some awesome deals. If you've been thinking about learning to code, now is the perfect time to start. For just $40, you can get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 and a full Learn to Code Certification course pack. This deal is available on StackSocial and runs through Cyber Monday. Visual Studio Pro 2022 is...
Bitcoin's price movements have often been linked to a supposed four-year cycle tied to its halving events. However, recent analysis suggests this cycle is more of a myth than a reality. Critics argue that the idea of a predictable four-year pattern is based on flawed statistics and selective data. The halving events, where the reward for mining new blocks is cut in ...