The team that will circle the moon this year looks very different from the astronauts who first landed there in 1969. The group includes a woman, a person of color and a Canadian, reflecting the diversity of today’s space program. Commander Reid Wiseman, a 50‑year‑old former Navy captain and widowe
The last of the original team that helped Elon Musk launch xAI has left, a move that comes as the company readies for a major change in its structure. Ross Nordeen, who had been Musk’s right‑hand man and handled day‑to‑day priorities, stepped away this week. He is no longer listed on the company’s X
India’s central government will raise 8. 20 trillion rupees, about half of its yearly borrowing target, by issuing bonds between April and September. This move follows a shift away from ultra‑long bonds—those lasting 30 to 50 years—which saw their share cut from 35 % to 24. 9 % last year for the fir
A new proposal aims to stop the construction of AI data centers in the U. S. until safety rules protect workers, consumers and the planet. The idea was pushed by two well‑known progressive figures. They argue that the rapid growth of these facilities threatens power grids, raises electricity bills
The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,
NASA plans to launch a wave of robotic missions to the Moon, starting in 2027 and aiming for up to thirty landings over a few years. The goal is to set up a small but functional lunar base that will help future trips to the Moon and Mars. The agency is inviting companies, universities and other coun
Tom Cruise has built a reputation for jumping into intense action scenes without stunt doubles. From racing cars to climbing skyscrapers, he jumps right into the danger. Now, he’s aiming even higher—literally. His next wild idea is making a movie in real space, not just on Earth with fancy effects.
Nevada’s health marketplace offers only narrow‑network plans, leaving residents without Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) choices. This gap hurts people with chronic illnesses who need frequent specialist care and expensive medications. Without PPOs, patients must travel within tight geograp
The blockbuster about a lone astronaut’s mission to save Earth has sparked chatter about whether it really gets the science right. Neil deGrasse Tyson, a well‑known public scientist, is often consulted by filmmakers for credibility. The directors of the film, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, told a
The Bailadila iron ore mines in Chhattisgarh aren’t just digging up iron—they’re stirring up trouble in the water. Researchers tested 62 water sources (15 springs and 47 groundwater wells) across four river basins twice a year, before and after the monsoon. What they found wasn’t just murky water bu
