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Interlune, a startup founded by former Blue Origin executives and an Apollo 17 astronaut, has ambitious plans to extract natural resources from the Moon and sell them on Earth. The company’s primary goal is helium-3, an isotope of helium found in large quantities on the Moon that can be used in quantum computing, medical imaging, […]
The long-running lawsuit between Owen Diaz and Tesla ended in a settlement between the parties. Diaz’s lawyer, Lawrence Organ, told CNBC that “the parties have reached an amicable settlement of their differences,” but “the terms of the agreement are confidential.” Thus, the public will not know how much Diaz will receive after he was initially […]
Apple has entered into a $490 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that CEO Tim Cook falsely informed investors about declining demand for iPhones in China, Reuters reports. The agreement was filed in the U.S. District Court in Oakland, California, and is pending approval by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. The lawsuit follows […]
As part of Ukraine’s cyber defense, the Security Service of Ukraine effectively blocks attempts to supply Russia with components necessary for weapons production. According to Ilya Vityuk, Head of the SBU Cyber Security Department, during the telethon, thanks to the efforts of digital technology specialists, it was possible to block the supply of servo motors […]
The United States Federal Prosecutor’s Office is actively investigating how social media networks owned by Meta may have facilitated drug trafficking. Investigators are focusing on Facebook and Instagram, which, according to unofficial sources, could be used to conduct illegal drug transactions, bringing profit to the company. According to the Wall Street Journal, as part of […]
Tesla, a well-known electric car manufacturer, has announced an increase in prices for its popular Model Y electric car in some European countries by 2000 euros, starting March 22. This decision comes shortly after the company announced a $1,000 price increase for Model Y in the United States, which in turn followed a previous price […]
On Friday evening, March 15, an event occurred in Lviv that caused a wide resonance. Employees of the Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCC and SS) detained a man of military age with the use of force, which became known thanks to the detainee’s wife, Violetta Taran. She told on Instagram about the […]
SpaceX is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites commissioned by the US intelligence agency under a contract that remains secret, Reuters reports. This project shows the strengthening of ties between Elon Musk’s company and national security agencies shortly before the US elections. Under the leadership of a SpaceX business unit called Starshield, a […]
SpaceX’s Starship megastar, the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, reached orbital velocity for the first time on Thursday during its historic third test flight from South Texas. Watch Starship’s third flight test → https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK https://t.co/1u46r769Vp – SpaceX (@SpaceX) March 14, 2024 Hundreds of spectators, rocket launch enthusiasts and SpaceX fans gathered to watch the […]
According to the US Department of Defense, the US Air Force plans to retire 250 combat aircraft in 2025 as part of preparations for future purchases of newer aircraft. What is known One of the main purposes of retiring old aircraft is to make room for more modern models. For example, out of these 250 […]