Yearly Archives: 2024
Your Social Security number is one of the most sensitive pieces of personal information you own. Too bad yours (and mine and every other Americans’) has likely been leaked and sold on the Dark Web. Before you panic, there are a few steps you can take right now to protect yourself and your identity. TURN […]
Apple committed about $1.5 billion to satellite communications company Globalstar to fund the expansion of iPhone services, the companies disclosed in a securities filing on Friday. The tech giant’s deal with Globalstar includes $1.1 billion in cash, of which $232 million will go toward the satellite company’s current debt, and a 20% equity stake. The […]
CNN — Ukrainian tennis player Marta Kostyuk refused to shake hands with Belarusian opponent Aryna Sabalenka following their opening round match at the French Open, leading to boos from some of the crowd. After Sabalenka secured the 6-3 6-2 win, Kostyuk walked straight over to the umpire to shake her hand and then back to […]
Rohit Bal, the celebrated fashion designer, passed away, leaving the fashion industry in mourning. Known for blending traditional and modern styles, Bal’s influence was profound. Tributes poured in from Bollywood stars and designers. Having recently returned to the runway in 2024 after health issues, his legacy continues to inspire many. The passing of the iconic […]
Boeing workers from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 gather on a picket line near the entrance to a Boeing production facility on the day of a vote on a new contract proposal during an ongoing strike in Renton, Washington, U.S. October 23, 2024. David Ryder | Reuters Boeing and its […]
NASA, known for its exploration of space and scientific endeavours, celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights, by sharing greetings on their official X account. This post included an awe-inspiring image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing star formation in the Omega Nebula (M17), which visually represents the vast, luminous beauty of the universe. The […]
Breast cancer awareness: A contrast of its history in Pakistan An ode to breast cancer awareness: As the month of October comes to an end with its sea of pink ribbons, it has reminded us once again of a critical issue that deserves more than just symbolic gestures: breast cancer awareness. As the World Cancer […]
A depiction of Nexus satellites in a medium Earth orbit constellation. Astranis The U.S. Air Force began deploying the Global Positioning System — more commonly known as GPS — nearly 50 years ago, satellites which have become critical infrastructure for both the military and the economy. Since then, GPS is estimated to have generated more […]
ATLANTA — Not too long ago, Stacey Abrams had reason to believe that she, not Kamala Harris, would be in a tight presidential contest. In 2020, Abrams and Harris were on the top of Joe Biden’s list of vice presidential choices, and Abrams was fired up: “As a young Black girl growing up in Mississippi, […]
Getty Images Rachel Reeves’ Budget is “very, very different” to the Liz Truss mini-Budget of two years ago, according to a senior government minister. Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones’s comments were designed to reassure markets following a rise in the cost of government borrowing and a fall in the pound in the wake […]