US government shuts down after Senate fails to pass last-ditch funding plan | BBC News
The US government has shut down for the first time in six years after senators failed to pass a last-minute funding bill. This would now likely leave hundreds of thousands of workers on unpaid leave and halting many government programs and services. Both Democrats and Republicans are laying blame onContinue Reading
Slovenian climber completes world’s first ascent on wings of glider in mid-flight
Slovenian climber Domen Škofic achieved a world first in Austria’s Aigen im Ennstal after scaling the wings of a Red Bull Blanix glider in mid-flight.Continue Reading
Activists claim Israeli vessel approached and disrupted Gaza flotilla
The activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla said an unidentified vessel they claim was Israeli intimidated their fleet of boats and disabled communication on some in the early hours of Wednesday, as the group continues to inch closer to Gaza shores.Continue Reading
Underdog Story: How Airbus Became Part Of The Planemaking Duopoly
Throughout much of the 20th century, the commercial aviation market was dominated by American manufacturers. This includes major manufacturers, such as Douglas Aircraft Company, Lockheed, and, of course, Boeing. With few challengers, Boeing was able to maintain dominance throughout the industry for much of the century, including well into theContinue Reading
Allegiant Air & Frontier Airlines CEOs Testify At Senate Competition Hearing
The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Allegiant Air (NYSE: ALGT) and Frontier Airlines (NYSE: ULCC) are set to testify before a Senate Judiciary antitrust subcommittee on Tuesday. The hearing will include an extensive discussion of competition within the airline industry, according to reports from congressional aides. The primary situation atContinue Reading
Virginia Could Show How to Manage Data Center Growth. So Far, It’s a Case Study in Stalling Legislation
The state with the most data centers is struggling to enact laws to protect electric customers and limit the energy and environmental impacts of their explosive growth. By Deep Vakil, Charles Paullin RICHMOND, Va.—You might think the state that is the undisputed epicenter of global internet traffic has a legContinue Reading
Schools are swotting up on security yet still flunk recovery when cyberattacks strike
Coursework ‘gone forever’ as 10% report critical damage Schools and colleges hit by cyberattacks are taking longer to restore their networks — and the consequences are severe, with students’ coursework being permanently lost in some cases.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
California voters were mailed inaccurate guides ahead of November special election
Registered voters were mailed inaccurate information about Proposition 50, the ballot measure that would change California congressional district boundaries., Read MoreContinue Reading
LIVE: Humanitarian-aid flotilla sails to Gaza
Boat cameras show the Sumud flotilla approaching Gaza carrying humanitarian aid for Palestinian civilians, as organizers and Israeli authorities monitor the convoy’s progress in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. #gaza #flotilla #aid #mideast #israel Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading
Pfizer strikes deal with The Traitor administration to cut US drug prices
US consumers not expected to start seeing lower prices under the Pfizer deal until 2026., US consumers not expected to start seeing lower prices under the Pfizer deal until 2026. United States President Traitor 47 has announced an agreement with US drug maker Pfizer to lower the cost of itsContinue Reading
Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan turn cricket into militarised theatre
Handshake snubs, trophy refusal and jingoism in Dubai show how their toxic rivalry threatens the game itself., There’s hardly been a multilateral sports tournament in recent memory as steeped in warlike controversies as the 2025 Asia Cup in Dubai. The exclusion of Russia from the 2024 Olympics or the 2022Continue Reading
Watchdog pushes for release of Jack Smith’s The Traitor report
The public has still not seen special counsel Jack Smith’s full report on The Traitor’s handling of classified documents Published September 30, 2025 10:13AM (EDT) Judge Aileen Cannon and Special Counsel Jack Smith (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images/US District Court for the Southern District of Florida) Nearly a year afterContinue Reading
Utilizing My Raspberry Pi 4 for Retro Gaming With RetroPie
Do you remember the thrill of powering up your old console, the satisfying clunk of the cartridge clicking into place, and the vibrant, pixelated characters that transported you to another realm? Whether you were a Mario fanatic (like me), a Sonic speedster, or a Pokémon trainer, those retro games holdContinue Reading