Virgin Orbit: Branson’s rocket dream ends after mission failure
Virgin Orbit, the rocket company owned by Sir Richard Branson, has ceased operations and sold its assets after experiencing a major mission failure. The company sold its converted jet and leased properties for $36...
US man killed by car as he helped ducks cross road in Rocklin
A man named Casey Rivara, aged 41, tragically died after being hit by a car in Rocklin, California. According to local police, moments before the collision, Rivara was seen helping a family of ducks...
Ray Stevenson: Thor and Star Wars actor dies aged 58
Actor Ray Stevenson, known for his roles in popular TV shows such as Rome, Vikings, and Dexter, has passed away at the age of 58. His US-based publicist firm, Viewpoint, confirmed his death to...
China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects
China has declared that Micron Technology, the largest US memory chip manufacturer, poses serious network security risks and has banned the company’s products from key infrastructure projects in the country. This move marks China’s...
US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse
President Joe Biden and top Republican Kevin McCarthy recently had a phone conversation regarding the stalled talks on raising the US debt ceiling. President Biden stated that the call went well, and they plan...
Martin Amis: Celebrated British novelist dies aged 73
Martin Amis, a highly acclaimed British novelist, has died at the age of 73. He passed away from oesophageal cancer at his home in Florida, according to his wife Isabel Fonseca, as reported by...
US debt ceiling talks hampered by ‘serious differences’
After a temporary halt in negotiations, the White House and Republican representatives have resumed talks on the US debt ceiling. The pause had caused concern in financial markets. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirmed that...
F-16 fighter jets: Biden to let allies supply warplanes in major boost for Kyiv
The United States has announced that it will allow its Western allies to supply Ukraine with advanced fighter jets, including American-made F-16s, which is seen as a significant boost for Kyiv. National security adviser...
Harry and Meghan: Agency refuses to hand over photos
A photo agency called Backgrid has refused to hand over pictures it took of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during what the couple claimed was a dangerous car chase in New York. Backgrid...
Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud
The Walt Disney Company has decided to cancel its nearly $1 billion plan to build a new corporate campus in Florida. The decision comes amid a growing dispute between Disney and Florida’s Republican-led government...