One of NASA’s two stranded astronauts received a much-needed change of scenery on Thursday as she embarked on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station (ISS) more than seven months ago. The astronaut, Commander Suni Williams, had been waiting for this moment, tackling essential outdoor repair tasks alongside NASA astronaut Nick Hague.
Amid the usual excitement of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, a dark cloud lingered over the proceedings this year, marked by heightened security and emotional undercurrents stemming from the recent assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The first day of the conference saw a demonstration across the street from the Westin St. Francis Hotel, drawing
UPS SurePost: The expiration of the USPS-UPS SurePost contract has led to significant changes in how certain packages will be delivered across the U.S. While millions of packages are affected, the transition could mean faster delivery times and a shift in how deliveries are handled. Here’s everything you need to know about this change. What
SpaceX Set to Launch Ambitious Starship Test Flight: SpaceX has once again captured global attention with its Starship program, testing the boundaries of space technology and aiming to revolutionize the future of space exploration. The latest mission of the colossal 400-foot (121-meter) Starship rocket will push even further, testing new technologies that may one day
Citibank customers began reporting widespread issues accessing their accounts, with many also receiving unexpected fraud alerts. This problem has led to frustration among users, as some were unable to access their mobile banking apps, while others experienced long wait times when contacting the bank’s fraud department. According to DownDetector, a website that tracks disruptions to
TSMC Earnings: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), one of the world’s largest and most influential semiconductor manufacturers, is set to report a strong surge in its quarterly profit, largely driven by rising demand for chips used in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. However, proposed U.S. restrictions on chip exports could cast a shadow over the company’s
Hindenburg Research, the US-based short-selling firm known for its controversial financial reports accusing high-profile companies of fraud and financial misconduct, is set to shut down. Nate Anderson, the founder of the firm, made the announcement on Wednesday, bringing an end to nearly eight years of explosive investigative work. Anderson, who founded the company in 2017,
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to establish a new body named the External Revenue Service (ERS), which will focus on collecting tariffs, duties, and all revenues derived from foreign sources. This announcement comes as part of his broader strategy to strengthen America’s global trade position and reduce reliance on domestic taxation. In his
Wegmans, the renowned New York-based supermarket chain, has set its sights on opening a store in Cranberry Township by late 2027. The announcement of the planned 115,000-square-foot location marks a significant milestone in Wegmans’ long-awaited entry into the Pittsburgh market. While the store is still in the early stages of development, including securing approval from
United Rentals, one of the world’s largest equipment rental companies, announced on Tuesday its plan to acquire smaller rival H&E Equipment Services in a $4.8 billion deal. The acquisition comes as United Rentals aims to strengthen its position in the highly competitive equipment rental market, capitalizing on the growing demand across various industries in the