Author: David Miller

A deadly tornado struck Guangzhou, China on Saturday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The tornado, with a maximum wind gust of 20.6 meters per second, killed at least five people and injured 33 others. Thankfully, despite damaging 141 factory buildings, no residential houses collapsed in the densely populated city of 19 million. Search and rescue operations were swiftly launched and concluded by 10 p.m. local time, with efforts focused on aiding those affected by the sudden disaster. The tornado was preceded by heavy rains, which had already caused deadly floods in Guangdong province. Over 110,000 people were…

NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams are gearing up to make history with their upcoming launch into space aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule. The crewed test flight to the International Space Station is set for May 6, marking a significant milestone for both astronauts and the aerospace company. Wilmore and Williams arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida to begin their final preparations for the mission. The success of this test flight is crucial for Boeing, as it will demonstrate their capability to safely transport crew to and from low-Earth orbit, paving the way for future space travel endeavors.…

SpaceX Achieves Record-Tying Rocket Reuse with 20th Falcon 9 Launch SpaceX made history on Saturday night as it successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket for the 20th time, tying its own record for rocket reuse. The launch took place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 8:34 p.m. EDT on April 27. This launch marked the first of two planned launches under a deal between SpaceX and the European Space Agency to deploy Galileo satellites. The satellites, which are Europe’s answer to the United States’ GPS system, were placed in medium Earth orbit. While the Falcon 9 first stage…

Tech giants Alphabet Inc. and Microsoft Corp. reported strong earnings, boosting market sentiment and alleviating concerns of stagflation. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both saw gains for the week, with the S&P 500 up 2.8% and the Nasdaq 100 up over 4%. The Magnificent Seven companies added a combined market cap of $400 billion in a day, offsetting losses from Thursday. Small caps also saw gains, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF up 1%. However, the energy sector underperformed due to disappointing results from Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. Despite this, major US indices including the Nasdaq 100,…

Fallout 4, the popular video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios, has seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to the recent release of an Amazon Prime Video TV show based on the beloved post-apocalyptic franchise. To add to the excitement, Bethesda Game Studios has just released a next-gen update for Fallout 4, originally launched in 2015. One of the major features of the update is the updated visuals for the game on the latest gaming consoles, including the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A comparison video by GameSpot has shown improved frame rates on the Xbox Series X after…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a groundbreaking step by enacting a nation-wide ban on new noncompete agreements. The ban, which will come into effect in 120 days, applies to all workers across the United States. However, existing noncompete agreements for senior executives will still be enforceable. The main aim of the ban is to protect workers and prevent noncompete agreements from limiting their economic freedom and ability to switch jobs. It is estimated that the ban could impact tens of millions of workers and potentially boost worker wages by nearly $300 billion annually. Despite the potential benefits for…

The Senate passed a significant package delivering $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan in a bipartisan effort to support key allies. The legislation, which includes four bills, cleared a test vote in the Senate and is now awaiting a final vote later this week. The package provides $26 billion for Israel, $61 billion for Ukraine, and $8 billion for allies in the Indo-Pacific region. Additionally, one of the bills could potentially force a sale of TikTok or face a U.S. ban, impose sanctions on Russia, China, and Iran, and seize Russian assets. Senate leaders Mitch McConnell…

The New York Knicks are gearing up for a highly anticipated first-round NBA playoff showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers, and The Post’s basketball experts have weighed in on their predictions for the series. Stefan Bondy is optimistic about the Knicks’ chances, believing they can take advantage of Joel Embiid’s recovery from knee surgery. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby are also highlighted as key players for the Knicks, who will need to step up their game in order to secure a victory. Peter Botte predicts a hard-fought series, with the Knicks ultimately coming out on top in 7 games. Brian Lewis,…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has recently announced that six exciting new missions have been allocated a total budget of approximately $120 million. These missions are set to take place between 2026 and 2029, with three lead investigators selected for each mission. Notably, at least one of the lead investigators must be an early career scientist. In the upcoming months, the science teams for these missions will be fully staffed, and a selection of complementary instruments will be finalized. NASA has made significant changes to the selection process in order to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within these…

A rabid raccoon found in College Park, Maryland has prompted health officials to issue a warning to residents in the area. The raccoon, which was captured alive on April 11, tested positive for rabies five days later. The Prince George’s County Health Department is urging anyone who may have been in contact with the raccoon to report to them immediately. Rabies is a serious viral disease that is transmitted through saliva and can be fatal if left untreated. Post-exposure treatment can prevent the disease from developing in humans. Residents are advised to avoid contact with unfamiliar animals and ensure that…