Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is set to expand its horizons with nonstop flights to Dallas in 2026. This move aims to boost connectivity and convenience for travelers. The new route is part of a broader strategy to enhance the airport's role in the region. Air travel has always been a key fac
A major shift is happening in the energy sector. A company is merging with a nuclear fusion firm, aiming to change how the U. S. produces energy and supports advanced technologies. This deal is being called a game-changer, possibly the biggest since the Manhattan Project. The company behind this mo
QNTUM, a newly independent company, is shaking up the roofing industry with its advanced technology and sales strategies. Originally part of Energy Service Partners (ESP), QNTUM has been making waves since 2018, bringing innovation to an industry often seen as slow to change. The company's leaders,
European leaders are in a tough spot. They're meeting to talk about some big issues. One of the biggest is what to do with Russia's money that's stuck in Europe. This money was frozen after Russia invaded Ukraine. The idea is to use this money to help Ukraine. But not everyone agrees. Some countrie
The Bank of England has lowered interest rates to 3. 75%. This move was widely expected, so mortgage lenders had already adjusted their rates. However, the Bank's governor hinted that future cuts might not be as frequent, which could slow down the decline in mortgage rates. The Bank's decision was
Prices are still going up, but not as fast as before. In November, the cost of living increased by 2. 7% compared to the same month last year. This is a bit lower than the 3% rise seen in September. However, prices did go up by 0. 2% from September to November. The government didn't track prices in
Google has been tweaking the emoji on Pixel phones. This happened with the Android 16 QPR3 beta update. The changes are not huge. But they do make the emoji look more like those on iPhones. Some emoji got a small makeover. For example, the "Face Exhaling" emoji now has a different angle. The "Loudl
People have been working on making barium tungstate crystals. They used a special method called high-temperature oxygen-assisted molecular beam epitaxy. This is a fancy way of growing crystals by shooting tiny particles at a hot surface. The surface in this case was made of tungsten, a metal that's
In June 2015, SpaceX faced a major setback when their Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon cargo mission for NASA disintegrated mid-flight. This incident, known as the CRS-7 failure, was a significant blow to the company, especially since it had been on a roll with successful launches and lucrative con
A small jet met with disaster shortly after it took off from Statesville, North Carolina. The incident happened just after 10:15 in the morning. The exact number of people who lost their lives is still unclear. The jet, a Cessna Citation 550, crashed while trying to land at the Statesville Regional
