NASA’s asteroid redirection experiment has produced a new result with potential implications well beyond planetary science. Researchers reported that the agency’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, not only altered the motion of the small asteroid Dimorphos around its larger companion, Didymos, but also slightly changed the binary system’s path around the sun. Scientists described the finding as the first measured instance in which a human-made object intentionally shifted a celestial body’s solar orbit. The effect was extremely small, but researchers say that is precisely the point. The new study found that the system’s roughly 769-day trip around the sun…
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Governments and traders spent Monday assessing the energy fallout from the expanding war involving Iran, as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz renewed fears over one of the world’s most important oil corridors. Since the conflict began on Feb. 28, tanker traffic through the strait has largely stalled, raising concern that a prolonged interruption could restrict supply well beyond the Gulf. Brent crude briefly climbed to nearly US$120 a barrel, roughly 65% above its level at the start of the conflict, before retreating toward US$90 as expectations shifted during the session. The sudden price swings reflected more than immediate shipping…
The armed conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has entered its second week with no clear resolution in sight, as military operations and political rhetoric intensify on multiple fronts. Washington and Tehran have hardened their positions while missile exchanges, airstrikes, and threats to global energy infrastructure continue to heighten international concern. The confrontation began on 28 February 2026, when Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iranian targets with support from the United States. The operation targeted military facilities, nuclear-related sites, and senior leadership figures. Among those killed in the strikes was Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose death…
Revolve Group has launched Revolve Los Angeles, a new label and retail concept marking its latest expansion beyond its original online fashion model. Unveiled on March 9, 2026, alongside a campaign featuring Anok Yai and Alex Consani, the launch aims to position the new line at the forefront of the company’s growth. V Magazine called it a new chapter for the Los Angeles-based retailer, which has spent over two decades building a business around internet-native fashion discovery. The move expands on Revolve’s existing structure, which already includes the main REVOLVE platform, FWRD, its luxury division, and a range of owned…
Coaching Career Brought National Fame Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame college football coach who became one of the most recognizable figures in American sports and later a visible conservative public voice, died on March 4 in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 89. Notre Dame announced his death, and multiple reports said he was surrounded by family. Holtz had entered hospice care earlier this year, according to relatives. Holtz built his national reputation over 33 seasons in coaching, compiling a career record of 249-132-7 across several programs, including William & Mary, North Carolina State, Arkansas, Minnesota, Notre Dame, and…
Florida International University (FIU) has opened an investigation into a group chat tied to a local Republican Party official in Miami-Dade County after reports surfaced that the conversation included racist, antisemitic, and misogynistic language. The university confirmed that campus police are reviewing the matter in cooperation with local, state, and federal authorities. The messages, first reported by the Miami Herald, appeared in a private WhatsApp group that included conservative student leaders and individuals connected to the Miami-Dade Republican Party. According to accounts of the chat, participants exchanged comments containing racial slurs and references to violence, as well as derogatory remarks…
Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group is seeking a loan of up to 40 billion USD to finance its growing investment in artificial intelligence developer OpenAI, according to reports citing people familiar with the negotiations. The planned borrowing would represent the company’s largest dollar-denominated loan to date and reflects a broader strategy by founder and chief executive Masayoshi Son to deepen SoftBank’s role in the rapidly expanding AI sector.USD The proposed financing is structured as a bridge loan with a maturity of roughly 12 months, designed to provide temporary funding while longer-term capital arrangements are secured. Discussions are reportedly ongoing with…
Cyprus, a Mediterranean island known for its beaches and historic sites, has recently drawn attention in international travel discussions due to rising geopolitical tensions in the surrounding region. Although the country itself remains a popular tourist destination, developments linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have prompted new safety considerations for travelers. In early March 2026, a suspected drone strike hit the British Royal Air Force base at Akrotiri on Cyprus’s southern coast. The incident caused limited damage and no reported injuries, but it highlighted the island’s strategic role in regional security dynamics. The base, one of two…
A federal trade court ruled that companies are due refunds for Trump-era tariffs, potentially leading to one of the largest U.S. government trade repayment efforts. This follows a Supreme Court decision invalidating a broad set of emergency import duties. Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade said that “all importers of record” are eligible to benefit from the Supreme Court’s ruling, which struck down sweeping tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The tariffs, introduced as part of a broader trade policy initiative, imposed double-digit duties on a wide…
A massive power outage in western Cuba has left millions of residents without electricity, underscoring long-standing vulnerabilities in the island’s energy infrastructure. The blackout began after a malfunction at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric power plant, one of the country’s largest electricity generators, according to government officials and state media reports. The outage spread across a large portion of the island, including the capital Havana, cutting power to households, businesses, and public services. Regions from the western province of Pinar del Río to central areas such as Camagüey experienced significant disruptions. Millions of people were left without electricity as the national…
