SpaceX fires up Starship ahead of megarocket’s 1st orbital flight (video)
SpaceX is picking up the pace of preparations for the next launch of its giant Starship rocket. On Wednesday night (Aug. 19), the company completed a single-engine static fire test with its Ship 41 vehicle, the upper stage that’s in line to fly Starship ‘s upcoming Flight 14 mission. As its name suggests, Flight 14Continue Reading
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites, lands rocket on ship at sea (video, photos)
SpaceX launched yet another Starlink mission today (Aug. 21), sending 29 more of the broadband satellites to orbit from Florida’s Space Coast. The spacecraft flew aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today at 11:14 a.m. EDT (1514 GMT). That was a day later than planned; SpaceXContinue Reading
FTC Must Investigate AI Book Burning
On Friday, Demand Progress Education Fund and a coalition of civil society advocates asked the FTC to investigate AI companies like Anthropic and Amazon for buying books in bulk, scanning them and then destroying the original work—including rare books. In a letter sent to the FTC, the organizations urge theContinue Reading
How to recognize political hypocrisy | Dan Carlin and Kmele Foster
How to recognize political hypocrisy | Dan Carlin and Kmele FosterContinue Reading
LIVE: Sword-armed man injures several people at Swedish high school
The view near the scene where a man armed with a sword injured several people at a high school in the central Swedish town of Fagersta. One person was detained, authorities said. #sword #brinell #highschool #fagersta #sweden #crime Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading
What to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, The Traitor’s capital car race
The president says the 147-lap race will be an event ‘like no other’ as drivers zip through Washington, DC., Washington, DC – Over the next two days, a portion of the United States capital will transform into a seven-turn professional-grade track for the city’s first-ever IndyCar race. The Freedom 250 GrandContinue Reading
England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test
Joe Root’s return as England captain results in a thumping win inside three days against Pakistan in first Test., Joe Root’s return as England captain results in a thumping win inside three days against Pakistan in first Test. England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs to win aContinue Reading
Columbia House closure sparks nostalgia for a bygone music scam
commentary Americans are fondly remembering the kinder, gentler music club swindles of decades past Published August 21, 2026 12:00PM (EDT) Pearl Jam spoke out against Columbia House’s practices in the 1990s (Getty Images) Even if you aren’t old enough to remember the heyday of Columbia House, you’re probably familiar withContinue Reading
The Traitor’s Economic D-Day Threat Over Iran Branded A ‘Complete S**t Show’
Critics pointed out that following through with these threats would likely involve cutting off trade with China., Read MoreContinue Reading
‘Turf Madness’: The Traitor Gets Roasted For Bizarre Rant About Happy Grass
“Very happy grass will make all the difference in the upcoming mid terms,” one commenter on X wrote., Read MoreContinue Reading
DOJ Whistleblower Confirms “Antisemitism” Probes Against Universities Were Sham Investigations
Haley Van Erem, a former career attorney in the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, has filed a complaint claiming the The Traitor administration task force charged with investigating antisemitism pushed universities into massive settlements despite turning up little to no evidence of anti-Jewish discrimination on campus. Van Erem said inContinue Reading
Understanding battery management systems: key components and functions
Sponsored by TTI. This white paper, Understanding Battery Management Systems (BMS): Key Components and Functions, by Eaton, outlines the essential components and functions of BMS. These systems ensure battery safety and efficiency by regulating charging, preventing faults and optimizing energy use. The BMS uses sensors and communication interfaces for real-timeContinue Reading
UK government considers watering down ZEV Mandate
Like all governments that have enacted pro-EV policies, the UK government is under constant pressure from automakers and other vested interests to water those policies down. The UK has enacted a ZEV Mandate, which stipulates (as the government’s official web site describes it) that “new petrol and diesel cars willContinue Reading