,rumble user_BC_Begley More drone sightings reported in New Jersey as officials investigate rumble_video_JQTyv__qR4e,
Mysterious drone sightings continue in New Jersey, with recent reports near a Hunterdon County reservoir, Monmouth, Ocean counties, and Philadelphia-area townships.
While officials state that the drones do not pose a public safety threat, state and federal agencies, including the FBI, are investigating.
The FBI recently requested information about drones spotted along the Raritan River, alongside reports of a possible fixed-wing aircraft, USA Today has reported.
Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign is gaining momentum as expectations rise that the US Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates by September.
Economists predict a series of rate cuts throughout 2024, following signals from key Federal Reserve officials indicating readiness to ease borrowing costs due to a weakening jobs market.
This development could relieve economic pressure ahead of the closely contested election between Harris and Donald Trump in November, The Guardian has reported.
The Nasdaq 100 Index has entered correction territory, losing over US$2 trillion in value in just over three weeks due to a sharp rotation away from Big Tech stocks.
The index fell 2.4% on Friday, bringing its total decline since a July 10 record to more than 10%. Despite this drop, the index is still up nearly 10% for the year.
Major tech stocks, including Nvidia Corp. and Tesla Inc., have seen significant declines, with both down more than 20% from recent highs, placing them in bear-market territory.
Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc. have also lost over 10%, although most major tech stocks, except Tesla, remain higher for the year, BNN Bloomberg has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Sun blasts out most powerful flare of current solar cycle rumble_video_LMw6s__qR4e,
On July 23, Europe’s Solar Orbiter detected a powerful X14 class solar flare from the far side of the sun.
Although not the most intense ever recorded, it was significant enough to potentially cause long-lasting radiation storms and global blackouts if aimed at Earth.
X-class flares, the most severe on the classification scale, release energy ten times more than M-class flares.
This X14 flare, along with an accompanying large coronal mass ejection (CME) observed by NASA’s SOHO, was not directed at Earth.
If it had been, it could have resulted in severe technological issues or electrical blackouts similar to the 1989 Quebec power grid failure, Space.com has reported.
Plans by Police Scotland to introduce live surveillance cameras for scanning faces have been criticized as “deeply intrusive” and dangerous by a coalition of international privacy groups.
The cameras are intended to help catch shoplifters and people violating bail conditions, with images monitored from police vans and checked against a database.
Privacy advocates, including Big Brother Watch, Liberty, Privacy International, and others, have urged Justice Secretary Angela Constance to withdraw the proposal, the Daily Mail has reported.
According to Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida, Iran has provided Hezbollah and other proxies with electromagnetic ordnance capable of disabling communication systems and shutting down radars.
Rotem Mey-Tal, CEO of Asgard Systems, likened this technology to an extreme power outage that affects all electrical and electronic systems, including critical medical equipment.
Mey-Tal speculated that the technology might be used in low-flying UAVs, similar to recent attacks by Iranian-backed forces, but noted that there is no historical precedent or detailed documentation for such weapons, the Jerusalem Post has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Short seller Andrew Left of Citron charged with fraud by prosecutors, SEC rumble_video_LGv6s__qR4e,
Federal prosecutors have charged activist short seller and analyst Andrew Left with securities fraud, accusing him of illegally profiting at least $16 million by manipulating stock market activity from 2018 to 2023.
Left, a 54-year-old Florida resident known for his appearances on CNBC and other financial news channels, and his hedge fund, Citron Capital, face additional civil fraud charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The SEC’s complaint alleges that Left and Citron engaged in a $20 million scheme to deceive followers with false and misleading stock trading recommendations, involving fraudulent conduct with 23 companies on at least 26 occasions, CNBC has reported.
David Dutch and James Copenhaver, the two men injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, were both discharged from the hospital recently.
Dutch, 57, was released from Allegheny General Hospital on July 24, while Copenhaver, 74, was discharged on July 26.
Copenhaver, who suffered critical injuries at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, is reported to be recovering from “life-altering” wounds. His family expressed gratitude for the support received during his recovery.
Former fire chief Corey Comperatore, 50, was killed at Trump’s rally on July 13 while trying to shield his wife and two daughters from gunfire.
During the attack, a bullet or its fragments struck Trump in the ear, as confirmed by the FBI, NBC News has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley California Highway Reopens After Lithium Battery Fire Trapped Drivers rumble_video_TUs6s__qR4e,
A major highway between California and Las Vegas was closed for 48 hours after a tractor trailer carrying hazardous materials overturned and caught fire.
The California Highway Patrol announced on Sunday that all lanes of Interstate 15 were reopened after crews moved the hazardous materials container away from the roadway.
The incident happened around 6 a.m. on Friday near Barstow, California, when a truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned, causing the batteries to detach and catch fire.
Both directions of the highway were initially closed, but the southbound lanes reopened later, while the northbound lanes remained closed until Sunday.
The primary concern was air quality due to hazardous chemicals released by the fire, CNN has reported.
France’s national rail operator, SNCF, has completed repairs on infrastructure damaged in a suspected arson attack on Friday.
Most trains were running as scheduled by Sunday, with full service expected to resume by Monday.
The attack, described by officials as “sabotage” aimed at paralyzing high-speed TGV lines to and from Paris, caused significant disruption ahead of the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony.
SNCF staff repaired damaged fibre optic cables on several lines, and thwarted an attempt to destroy safety equipment on another.
The disruption affected around 250,000 passengers on Friday, with estimates of up to 800,000 impacted over three days.
Eurostar services were also affected, with one in four trains canceled over the weekend. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was among those affected, opting to fly to the Games instead, the BBC has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Carbon oxides on Uranus’ moon Ariel hint at hidden ocean, Webb telescope reveals rumble_video_9RZ4s__qR4e,
Uranus’ moon Ariel has a surprising amount of carbon dioxide ice on its trailing hemisphere, despite the moon’s distance from the Sun, where CO2 typically sublimates into gas.
Scientists had hypothesized that radiolysis—breakdown of molecules by ionizing radiation from Uranus’ magnetosphere—might be responsible.
However, a new study published on July 24 in The Astrophysical Journal Letters suggests an alternative: carbon dioxide and other molecules might be emerging from Ariel’s interior, possibly from a subsurface ocean, Phys.org has reported.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered a potentially crucial clue on Mars that might indicate ancient life.
On July 18, the rover found a vein-filled red rock with leopard-like spots, which could suggest past microbial activity due to ancient chemical reactions.
David Flannery, a member of the Perseverance science team, noted that similar features on Earth are often linked to fossilized microbes.
Although the rock’s origin and its implications for past life on Mars are still under investigation, this sample is highly anticipated, CNN has reported.
After weeks of troubleshooting, NASA and Boeing still can’t set a return date for the astronauts on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which is facing issues such as helium leaks and thruster failures.
Recent tests have revealed that heat buildup in the thrusters may cause Teflon seals to bulge and restrict propellant flow.
Engineers have replicated the thruster issues on the ground, providing insights into the problems.
Boeing and NASA have decided to forgo manual flying of the spacecraft to avoid extra stress on the thrusters.
While there’s a push to return astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home aboard Starliner, officials remain cautious and have contingency plans if necessary, CNN has reported.
On Thursday, OpenAI unveiled a prototype of its search engine, SearchGPT, designed to provide “fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources.”
Currently being tested with a select group of users, the tool is intended to integrate with ChatGPT in the future.
This development could challenge Google’s dominant search engine, raising concerns among Alphabet investors about potential market share losses since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted the prototype’s potential to offer a more intuitive and conversational search experience, CNBC has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Baltimore tech company demonstrates AI-powered crime-fighting robot rumble_video_D9Y4s__qR4e,
Crime-fighting robots are now being utilized in various settings like hotels, casinos, malls, and police departments, thanks to technology from Knightscope.
These robots, designed to “deter, detect, and report,” were demonstrated by co-founder Mark Santana Li and Jonathan Carroll of X9 Intelligence at Northside Baptist Church in Baltimore.
X9 distributes Knightscope’s robots and is seeking to engage with the Baltimore Police Department.
The robots are equipped with 360-degree cameras and can assist with emergencies through a security call button, which connects users to a human handler.
They can also use facial recognition to identify wanted criminals or grant access based on preset permissions.
Privacy concerns were addressed, emphasizing that audio recording is limited to emergencies and video footage is deleted after 30 days unless needed for evidence, WAMR ABC 2 Baltimore has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley France to Deploy High-Tech Helma-P Laser Counter-Drone System to Secure Paris Olympics rumble_video_SOY4s__qR4e,
For the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, advanced anti-drone systems will be employed to ensure security, including the Helma-P laser system from Compagnie industrielle des lasers (CILAS).
The PARADE system, developed by Thales and CS Group, has been refined and is now ready after overcoming initial challenges and passing critical reviews.
Helma-P, a key component, uses directed energy to neutralize small drones quickly, either by dazzling or destroying them.
Successfully tested on the Forbin air defense frigate, the system will be mounted on Sherpa Light vehicles for the Games, capable of detecting and neutralizing drones up to 1,000 meters away, Army Recognition has reported.
At the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s proposal for a global tax on the ultra-rich faced opposition, particularly from the U.S. Washington dismissed the need for an international agreement on taxing billionaires, with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arguing that tax policy is best handled domestically.
Despite this, Brazil’s Economy Minister Fernando Haddad remained optimistic, noting that the agenda’s inclusion was a crucial first step.
The draft declaration will suggest cooperative efforts to ensure high-net-worth individuals are taxed more effectively, though it stops short of proposing a global tax, the AFP has reported.
This week, the Hungarian government under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed it has secured a billion-euro ($1.09 billion) loan from Chinese banks, which Budapest must repay in three years.
The loan, finalized in April, came ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Hungary, where he and Orbán signed over a dozen bilateral agreements.
Following Hungary’s assumption of the EU Council presidency, Orbán and Xi met again in July during Orbán’s efforts to address the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
This loan is reportedly the largest in modern Hungarian history and is causing concern among observers familiar with China’s exploitative lending practices through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
While this loan does not appear to be part of the BRI, it is intended for infrastructure projects and involves the China Development Bank, the Export-Import Bank of China, and the Bank of China’s Hungarian branch, all at a variable interest rate, Breitbart News has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley FBI says Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet in assassination attempt rumble_video_DgW4s__qR4e,
The FBI confirmed Friday that former President Donald Trump was struck by a bullet in the right ear during the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month.
This clarification came after FBI Director Christopher Wray had previously stated there was uncertainty about whether Trump’s injury was caused by shrapnel or a bullet.
Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson, Trump’s former physician, also confirmed that Trump was hit by a bullet.
Jackson, who has been monitoring Trump’s recovery, stated that the bullet caused a “gunshot wound to the right ear” and praised the initial medical assessment and treatment. He added that Trump is recovering well.
Jackson’s memo, shared on social media, was likely a response to Wray’s earlier comments and Trump’s subsequent criticism of the FBI, CBS News has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Georgia girl, 12, missing since May, found safe in Ohio; suspect arrested rumble_video_7NV4s__qR4e,
Maria Gomez-Perez, a 12-year-old girl missing from Georgia since May, was found in Dover, Ohio, and a suspect has been arrested.
The girl was located at a shopping center with 31-year-old Antonio Agustin, a Guatemalan citizen. Agustin allegedly traveled to Georgia to meet Gomez-Perez after she expressed unhappiness at home.
The case broke when Gomez-Perez contacted her father via a new social media account, leading detectives to track her location to Ohio.
Agustin was arrested on suspicion of rape, with additional charges possible, Fox News has reported.
Jorge Armando Contreras, a former senior director of fiscal services at Magnolia School District in California, was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $16.7 million in restitution.
Contreras, who managed the district’s finances, embezzled the funds over several years by depositing falsified checks into his personal account.
He used the stolen money to fund a lavish lifestyle, including luxury goods and a luxury car, NBC News has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Sean Grayson, officer charged in Sonya Massey shooting, had disciplinary record rumble_video_X_T4s__qR4e,
Sean P. Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with fatally shooting Sonya Massey, had a disciplinary record with accusations of bullying and abuse of power, CBS News reports.
Girard Police Chief Wayman Meredith described Grayson as a “bully” in an incident where Grayson pressured him to call child protective services.
Superior officers expressed concerns about Grayson’s integrity and behavior in audio recordings, citing misconduct and deception.
Despite a troubled record, Grayson was hired by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, where he was involved in Massey’s fatal shooting.
Bodycam footage shows Grayson angrily confronting Massey, leading to her being shot after she complied with his commands, CBS News has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Britain drops its challenge to ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders rumble_video_DPT4s__qR4e,
Labour has taken a significant step in changing the UK’s Middle East policy by dropping its opposition to an international arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite U.S. pressure.
Downing Street announced it would not challenge the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC), where Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan seeks a warrant against Netanyahu.
This move increases the likelihood of the ICC granting the request, potentially leading to Netanyahu’s arrest if he travels abroad.
The decision marks a reversal from the previous government’s staunch support of Israel and alignment with U.S. policy, The Guardian has reported.
On Thursday, two Sinaloa cartel leaders, Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, were arrested in the United States. Guzman Lopez, son of notorious cartel boss Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, orchestrated their arrest by luring Zambada to the US under the pretense of examining land in Mexico.
Upon landing in El Paso, Texas, federal agents arrested them. This operation, exploiting a rift within the cartel, marks a significant victory for US law enforcement.
The Sinaloa cartel is a major narcotics trafficking organization responsible for smuggling large quantities of drugs into the US.
The arrests, hailed by DEA Administrator Anne Milgram, target the cartel’s core operations, especially its fentanyl and methamphetamine networks.
Experts predict increased violence within the cartel following Zambada’s capture.
Despite skepticism from HSI agents, the operation went smoothly. Zambada pled not guilty and is held without bond on multiple charges, CNN has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley NATO Nation Preparing Mass Evacuation Plans for Russian Invasion rumble_video_SkS4s__qR4e,
Lithuania is planning a mass evacuation of civilians in case of war, according to the Interior Ministry, as NATO members adopt measures against potential Russian attacks.
The Baltic States—Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—signed a January agreement to create a common defense line with anti-mobility infrastructure to bolster NATO’s eastern border with Russia and Belarus.
Lithuania’s Interior Ministry stated preparations to relocate a quarter of its 2.6 million population, prioritizing pregnant women, families with young children, and people with disabilities.
Vilnius Mayor Valdas Benkunskas highlighted measures such as developing shelters and installing warning sirens, Newsweek has reported.
Finland suspects a Russian ship violated its territorial waters in the eastern Gulf of Finland, the latest in a series of border breaches by Moscow.
The incident, under investigation by the Finnish Border Guard, occurred Friday afternoon with no vessel details provided.
These territorial violations are part of hybrid warfare tactics, intended to pressure governments and scare citizens, and have increased since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.
Finland’s previous incident in June involved four Russian state aircraft entering Finnish airspace.
Since joining NATO in April 2023, Finland has faced GPS interference affecting commercial aircraft and closed its 1,300-kilometer border with Russia to road traffic, Bloomberg has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley SpaceX wins $113 million contract to launch advanced NOAA climate satellite rumble_video_9F62s__qR4e,
SpaceX has secured a $112.7 million contract to launch NOAA’s JPSS-4 satellite, scheduled for 2027. This mission will use a Falcon 9 rocket from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base.
The JPSS program, a joint effort between NOAA and NASA, aims to monitor Earth’s environment, aiding in weather and climate predictions.
To date, three JPSS satellites have launched successfully, with JPSS-4 joining the constellation as the fourth. A fifth satellite, JPSS-3, is set for launch in 2032, Space.com has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley SpaceX Starlink satellites made 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers in the past 6 months rumble_video_jx62s__qR4e,
In the past six months, satellites in SpaceX’s Starlink megaconstellation performed nearly 50,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers, double the number from the previous half-year.
According to SpaceX’s latest Semiannual Constellation Status Report, each Starlink satellite executed its thrusters an average of 14 times to avoid collisions with other satellites, spacecraft, and space debris.
The constellation grew from about 5,100 to 6,200 satellites during this period. SpaceX also lowered its collision-avoidance threshold to one in a million, significantly more stringent than the industry standard, Space.com has reported.
SpaceX and NASA are preparing to de-orbit the International Space Station (ISS) using an upgraded Dragon spacecraft designed for this purpose.
NASA awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to create a spacecraft capable of shifting the ISS, which weighs over 400 tons, into a controlled re-entry trajectory over an unpopulated ocean area.
The ISS is scheduled for decommissioning after 2030, marking the end of its nearly 30-year operational life, IGN has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Department of Homeland Security to use robot dogs in raids rumble_video_vc62s__qR4e,
The Department of Homeland Security plans to deploy four-legged robots, similar to Boston Dynamics’ creations, in raids on suspects.
These robots, equipped with capabilities to jam networks, disable devices, and provide video and audio feedback, will act as “walking denial of service attacks” to enhance tactical operations.
The robots, such as the NEO model, can disable “Internet of Things” devices like cameras, which is particularly useful after a recent incident where a suspect used a Ring doorbell camera to evade officers and attack them.
The robots can also execute commands to manipulate the environment, such as turning off lights or activating HVAC systems, which could potentially cause hazards like fires or explosions, Boing Boing has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Hong Kong-backed humanoid robot maker wants to take on tech giants rumble_video_m152s__qR4e,
Galbot, a robotics start-up from Beijing, plans to challenge major tech giants in the global humanoid robot market.
Backed by the Hong Kong government, Galbot aims to use Hong Kong as a gateway to enter developed markets with high labor costs.
Co-founder Yao Tengzhou shared this strategy following a partnership announcement with the Hong Kong Investment Corp.
The company will face competition from established firms like Tesla, which aims to launch useful humanoid robots for internal use by next year and for external production by 2026, the South China Morning Post has reported.
Minnesota is set to enter a new era of transportation with the implementation of the “Jetsons law” on August 1.
This legislation officially defines a “roadable aircraft” as a vehicle capable of both flying and driving on public highways.
The law streamlines the registration process for these dual-purpose vehicles, allowing them to use tail numbers instead of traditional license plates.
While on the road, these flying cars will be regulated like regular vehicles, but must adhere to Federal Aviation Administration rules when in flight.
They are prohibited from taking off directly from roads. Minnesota is the second state to adopt such regulations, following New Hampshire, the U.S. Sun has reported.
NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum predicted that renewable energy demand will triple over the next seven years due to the rapid growth of data centers driven by artificial intelligence.
In the second quarter, NextEra added 3,000 megawatts of renewable and storage projects to its backlog, with 860 megawatts—28%—coming from agreements with Google to power its data centers.
Ketchum described this as the company’s second-best origination quarter ever, reinforcing their belief that future growth will largely rely on renewables and battery storage.
NextEra currently has seven gigawatts of renewable assets with tech and data center clients, NBC News has reported.
On Wednesday, President Biden announced plans to call for Supreme Court reform as part of his agenda for his final six months in office.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Biden explained his decision not to seek reelection and outlined his priorities, including lowering costs, boosting the economy, combating extremism, addressing the climate crisis, and working for peace and the release of hostages in Gaza.
He emphasized the need for Supreme Court reform, noting it as crucial for democracy. Biden is reportedly considering proposals for term limits for justices and an enforceable ethics code.
This marks a shift from his previous reluctance to support such reforms, driven by concerns over politicizing the court, The Hill has reported.
On Wednesday, former President Trump called for FBI Director Christopher Wray’s resignation, accusing him of lying to Congress about President Biden’s mental competency.
Trump, who appointed Wray, criticized him after Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee about an assassination attempt against Trump.
During the hearing, when asked by Rep. Matt Gaetz about Biden’s cognitive state, Wray said he hadn’t observed any such decline, Axios has reported.
At his first rally since President Biden announced he would not seek reelection, former President Trump launched a barrage of attacks on Vice President Harris, who is now the likely Democratic nominee.
Speaking in North Carolina, Trump criticized Harris on immigration and inflation, labeling her a “radical-left lunatic” and “the most incompetent and far-left vice president in American history.”
He mispronounced her name, accused her of being unfit to lead, and mocked her record as a prosecutor compared to his own legal issues.
Trump also highlighted her support for policies like Sanders’s “Medicare for All” and banning fracking, calling her “crazy” and “unhinged,” The Hill has reported.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race in a heartfelt Oval Office address.
Citing concerns about the nation’s future, Biden reflected on his deep respect for the presidency and his love for the country, invoking past presidents like Jefferson, Washington, and Lincoln.
Despite facing mounting pressure from Democrats following a poor debate performance, Biden chose to step aside after much soul-searching.
He emphasized his decision to “pass the torch to a new generation” as the best path for national unity and preserving democracy.
Biden’s speech, his first major public comments since his exit from the race, underscored his commitment to the country and his dedication to pressing issues such as NATO solidarity, the Ukraine conflict, and Supreme Court reform.
He reassured the public of his focus on fulfilling his presidential duties over the next six months, Reuters has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Yosemite hiker slips on cables in Half Dome and falls to death during storm rumble_video_nj32s__qR4e,
A tragic accident occurred on July 13 when 20-year-old Grace Rohloff fell to her death while descending Yosemite’s Half Dome.
Grace, an Arizona college student, was hiking with her father, Jonathan Rohloff, as part of a bucket list adventure.
They were descending the cables at the summit when Grace slipped on a slick section of rock and fell down the mountain.
The hike to Half Dome, a challenging 14- to 16-mile round trip, requires permits and is known for its difficulty.
Jonathan Rohloff recounted their final moments at the summit, describing a sudden storm and the rapid loss of footing that led to Grace’s fall.
Rescue efforts, which involved a helicopter, took three hours in harsh weather conditions. Grace sustained a severe head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene, The Guardian has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley US, Canada jets intercept China, Russia planes near Alaska rumble_video_04Z2s__qR4e,
American and Canadian warplanes intercepted two Russian and two Chinese bombers in international airspace near Alaska on Wednesday, according to the joint US-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
NORAD reported detecting, tracking, and intercepting two Russian TU-95 and two Chinese H-6 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone.
This zone is an area where air traffic is monitored beyond national airspace borders to provide extra reaction time for potential threats.
Intercepts of Russian aircraft in this region are common, involving visual or electronic contact by US or Canadian planes, Barron’s has reported.
Scientists believe that if life exists on Saturn’s moon Enceladus or Jupiter’s moon Europa, detectable trace molecules might survive just beneath their icy surfaces.
Both moons are thought to have vast liquid oceans that could harbor life, potentially containing complex organic molecules like amino acids and nucleic acids—key indicators of life.
Although harsh solar radiation could destroy these molecules at the surface, new research suggests they might be preserved within the moons’ icy shells, Space.com has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Chinese lunar probe finds water in moon samples rumble_video_Bna2s__qR4e,
A study in Nature Astronomy reveals that China’s Chang’e-5 lunar probe detected trace amounts of water in moon soil samples.
These findings, from a higher lunar latitude, suggest water may persist on the moon as hydrated salts.
The Chang’e-5 mission, which returned to Earth in 2020, was the first lunar sample collection in 40 years, following the Chang’e-4’s 2019 landing on the far side of the moon, Phys.org has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Menendez to resign from Senate next month rumble_video_nJ91s__qR4e,
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) will resign from the Senate effective August 20, following his conviction last week on bribery charges.
The Senate received his resignation letter on Tuesday, which was entered into the record. Menendez faces potential decades in prison for accepting bribes and other federal charges.
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin indicated that Menendez is unlikely to attend sessions or receive classified briefings during his final two weeks, The Hill has reported.
President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET to announce his decision to withdraw from the presidential race.
In his address, Biden plans to explain his withdrawal and discuss his priorities for the remainder of his term.
He announced his exit from the race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor.
Biden, who was recently diagnosed with COVID-19, delayed his public comments but stated that stepping aside is in the best interest of the country and the Democratic Party, NBC News has reported.
Former Philadelphia police officer Edsaul Mendoza, who pleaded guilty to third-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Thomas “T.J.” Siderio, was sentenced to 8 to 20 years in prison.
Mendoza, who was fired shortly after the 2022 incident, expressed sorrow and regret before sentencing.
Initially charged with first- and third-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter, he accepted a plea deal in April.
Prosecutors revealed that Siderio was unarmed and on the ground when Mendoza shot him in the back, despite the boy having previously fired at an unmarked police car, injuring an officer.
Surveillance footage contradicted Mendoza’s account of the events, CNN has reported.
Illegal fireworks ignited the Hawarden Fire in Riverside, California, causing significant destruction and financial loss.
Starting on Sunday, the blaze reached 527 acres by Monday night, destroying six homes and damaging seven others, amounting to $11 million in damages and response costs.
One firefighter and one civilian sustained minor injuries. Authorities are searching for suspects seen fleeing the scene and have identified a vehicle of interest.
Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson condemned the reckless behavior, emphasizing the dangers of fireworks in the region’s dry and hazardous conditions.
Some residents were evacuated, and the community faces poor air quality and emotional distress, NBC News has reported.
China is planning to dominate cislunar space with a new satellite network designed to enhance communication, navigation, and monitoring between Earth and the moon.
Developed by researchers at the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) and the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering, the network aims to provide real-time services for global users, enabling simultaneous communication for up to 20 travelers through images, audio, or video.
It will also offer precise positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) for lunar missions and track targets as small as one meter in cislunar space, Interesting Engineering has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Mercury has an 11-mile thick diamond layer between its core and mantle rumble_video_rO00s__qR4e,
A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that Mercury, the smallest planet in the solar system, has a thick diamond layer at its core-mantle boundary, up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) thick.
This finding, from scientists in China and Belgium, challenges previous assumptions that graphite was the only stable form of carbon on Mercury.
The diamond layer likely formed from the crystallization of Mercury’s carbon-rich magma ocean, contributing to our understanding of planetary differentiation and internal layering processes, Tech Spot has reported.
Pressure is mounting on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump, with several lawmakers calling for her resignation.
Key Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, have demanded her removal.
At the Republican National Convention, frustrated GOP senators publicly confronted Cheatle over the incident.
Additionally, criticisms have extended to the agency’s diversity practices and the acknowledgment that the Secret Service previously denied some Trump campaign security requests.
Democrats, too, are scrutinizing Cheatle’s leadership, The Hill has reported.
,rumble user_BC_Begley Trump’s $6,000 gift to Kamala Harris comes back to bite him rumble_video_fQU0s__qR4e,
Following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, Donald Trump has quickly targeted Vice President Kamala Harris, reviving his nickname for her: “Laffin’ Kamala Harris.”
However, Trump faces an awkward issue: a $5,000 check he wrote to Harris on September 26, 2011, and other donations from the Trump family during her tenure as California’s Attorney General.
The check and donations, totaling $8,000, have resurfaced on social media, with critics noting the irony of Trump’s past financial support.
Trump previously claimed the donation was a favor for New York’s then top prosecutor, Eric Schneiderman, and not related to any investigations, The Guardian has reported.