SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded eight minutes after launch due to a liquid oxygen fuel leak, disrupting air traffic and raising concerns about the program’s future. The uncrewed rocket, carrying mock satellites, lost contact with mission control and broke apart over the Gulf of Mexico, scattering debris. The FAA diverted flights and established a debris response…

POLL: Majority of Indians view Trump’s reelection positive for world peace and U.S.-India relations A global poll conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) reveals that a majority of Indians view President-elect Donald Trump's second term as positive for both world peace and U.S.-India relations. India, along with other countries like Saudi Arabia,…

New Jersey governor announces plan to stockpile abortion pills as Trump returns to White House New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the state will stockpile abortion pills, Mifepristone, to ensure reproductive freedom amid growing anti-abortion rhetoric. Murphy called on the New Jersey Legislature to pass a law eliminating out-of-pocket costs for abortion procedures during his…

Biden allocates an additional $306 million to address the bird flu “outbreak” right before leaving office In its last few days, the administration of President Joe Biden has allocated an additional $306 million taxpayer dollars to address the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak. The funds will go to pandemic preparedness, vaccine development and enhanced monitoring of…

Weimar Germany’s Papiermark HYPERINFLATION CRISIS serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of endless money printing Weimar Germany's hyperinflation crisis stems from post-World War I reparations that forced the country to print excessive amounts of Papiermarks. This endless money printing led to hyperinflation and the rapid devaluation of the Papiermark. By November 1923, hyperinflation…

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in farm sludge pose health threats, EPA report finds The EPA warns that sewage sludge used as fertilizer may expose humans to toxic PFAS chemicals, posing serious health risks. PFAS in sludge can contaminate crops, livestock and drinking water, and persist in the environment for decades. Exposure to PFAS chemicals like PFOA…

President Joe Biden has faced criticism for his campaign's reliance on dark money donations, which contradicts his stance on campaign finance reform. In 2020, Biden's campaign received $145 million in anonymous donations, the largest sum ever recorded for a presidential candidate. Democrats, including Biden, have historically opposed dark money, but liberal groups funneled more than…

Israel’s deadly strikes continue despite ceasefire deal, raising doubts about lasting peace Israel intensified Gaza bombardment hours after announcing a ceasefire deal, killing 77 Palestinians, including 21 children and 25 women, in the deadliest 24-hour period in over a week. The ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S., aimed for a six-week pause, hostage-prisoner…

In following the defamation trial against CNN by veteran Zachary Young, we have previously (here, here, and here) marveled at how bad things were going for the network.  It appears that they are getting even worse. This has been a brutal week as CNN figures, including host Jake Tapper, took the stand. If “this is CNN,” the…

Researchers conduct human clinical trials for experimental malaria vaccine using genetically modified MOSQUITOES Researchers in the Netherlands are conducting human clinical trials for a malaria vaccine delivered by genetically modified mosquitoes, sparking debate over its ethical implications and potential risks. Early results claim that recipients of the experimental vaccine delivered strong immunity in 89 percent of…