Wally Funk, trailblazing pilot and astronaut, passes away at 87
Wally Funk emerging from a Blue Origin capsule after her suborbital spaceflight on July 20, 2021. (Image credit: Blue Origin) Wally Funk, who flew to space at 82 after a lifetime of flying and fighting for women in aviation and aerospace, has passed away at age 87. Born in Texas in 1939, Funk was determinedContinue Reading
Scientists have discovered the oldest quasar ever seen, and it shines with the light of a trillion suns
An illustration of an ancient quasar. (Image credit: ESA) Using the European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope, astronomers have discovered a treasure trove of 31 black-hole-powered quasars in the early universe. The most impressive of these new discoveries is the most ancient and distant quasar ever seen, shining with the light of a trillion sunsContinue Reading
Will We Ever Find Alien Civilizations? | PODCAST: The Joy of Why
Astronomer David Kipping discusses why claims of extraterrestrial life keep dissolving under scrutiny, why we need a more statistically grounded approach to searching for life beyond Earth, and why it’s rational to believe that we may be alone. “The Joy of Why” is a Quanta Magazine podcast about curiosity andContinue Reading
The life of Bonnie Tyler, 80s Total Eclipse of the Heart pop legend: ‘I love doing what I do’
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose husky yet commanding voice made songs such as Total Eclipse of the Heart into 1980s classics, has died aged 75. The Guardian’s music editor, Ben Beaumont-Thomas, remember’s Tyler’s greatest hits and lesser-known songs Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/user/guardianwires?sub_confirmation=1 Bonnie Tyler, 80sContinue Reading
Philippine fishers see no gain a decade after legal win over China
Ten years after an international tribunal handed the Philippines a landmark legal victory against China’s claims in the South China Sea, fishermen who hoped the ruling would restore access to the disputed Scarborough Shoal say little has changed. #News #Philippines #China #SouthChinaSea #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4ftNMfW 👉Continue Reading
Ann Widdecombe’s track record on LGBTQ+ issues as she dies at 78
Former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78. She became a pop culture figure after appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother but has been regarded as an extreme opponent of LGBTQ+ equality. “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The RightContinue Reading
What’s really driving Europe’s €131 billion ad boom
Another forecast, another reminder that ad spend is running its own race, economy be damned…Continue Reading
Degree but no job: The battle against unemployment in Gaza
Gaza’s young graduates face sky-high unemployment as Israel’s war devastates job market., Nuseirat, Gaza Strip – Rawan al-Jabali is sitting, staring at her laptop screen, silently following a link to a job advertisement posted online. The internet is weak in the camp for displaced people she has come to workContinue Reading
Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12
Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12, Bodies found in cars as deadly Spain wildfire kills at least 12 NewsFeed A wildfire has killed at least 12 people in southern Spain, where some of the victims were found in vehicles. A prolonged heatwave has fueledContinue Reading
Thailand, EU free trade talks make more progress
Thailand and the European Union have concluded eight more negotiating items in their latest free trade agreement (FTA) talks, a key step toward finalising the long-awaited pact, Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said…Continue Reading
Walmart laptop deals: Up to 70% off HP, Lenovo and more
Get ahead of back-to-school season with discounted laptops at Walmart., Get ahead of back-to-school season with discounted laptops at Walmart., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
How to stop new Meta AI model from using your Instagram pics
The new model automatically includes public profiles to be used in generative AI creations., The new model automatically includes public profiles to be used in generative AI creations., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading