Fastest Docking in China’s Space History China’s Shenzhou 21 spacecraft has successfully docked with the Tiangong space station, completing the maneuver in just three and a half hours — the fastest docking time in the country’s space program to date. The record-setting mission marks another milestone for China’s rapidly advancing presence in orbit, reflecting both its technological progress and growing ambitions in space exploration. The spacecraft lifted off as scheduled from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China late Friday night. According to the China Manned Space Agency, the quick docking shaved about three hours off previous missions, demonstrating…
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Honda Motor Co. reported a steep deterioration in earnings for the first fiscal half through September 2025, underscoring how trade frictions and currency swings have cut into margins despite resilient demand in parts of the business. Net profit fell 37% to ¥311.8 billion (about US$2.0 billion) from ¥494.6 billion a year earlier, while revenue slipped 1.5% to ¥10.6 trillion from nearly ¥10.8 trillion. The company said the downturn reflects higher costs tied to U.S. tariff policies and other macro headwinds that overshadowed strength in motorcycles. Tariff Impact and Currency Headwinds Honda attributed a significant portion of the earnings erosion to…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has directed airlines to reduce schedules at about 40 of the nation’s busiest airports as the government shutdown strains air-traffic control. Beginning November 7, 2025, carriers are trimming roughly 4% of flights, with cuts expected to deepen to 10% by November 14 if staffing pressures persist. The FAA says the phased reductions are meant to maintain safety amid controller shortages and training freezes. On the first day alone, major U.S. airlines canceled hundreds of flights, and executives warned disruption could broaden if the shutdown continues. Why Flights Are Being Cut Initial schedule changes have centered…
Sudden Exit After Coaching Turmoil Scott Woodward, who led Louisiana State University’s athletic department through one of its most successful stretches in school history, has resigned under pressure. The decision came just four days after the university fired football coach Brian Kelly and a day after Republican Governor Jeff Landry publicly declared that Woodward would not be involved in hiring Kelly’s successor. Woodward’s abrupt departure marks the end of a six-year tenure defined by championships, high-profile coaching hires, and growing political tension behind the scenes. LSU confirmed Thursday night that Verge Ausberry, the university’s executive deputy athletic director, will serve…
A Celebration That Transcends Marketing NBC’s “Wicked: One Wonderful Night” might have begun as a corporate tie-in, but by the time its 37-piece orchestra struck up, it had transformed into something far grander — a heartfelt musical celebration. The special, timed to build anticipation for the upcoming sequel “Wicked: For Good,” blended Hollywood production with Broadway nostalgia in a spectacle that even its most skeptical viewers couldn’t easily dismiss. Yes, the broadcast was packed with “Wicked”-themed commercials promoting everything from luxury cars to soap, but that didn’t diminish the impact of the music. For fans who have followed the “Wicked”…
President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she has filed a criminal complaint against a man who groped her while she was walking from Mexico’s National Palace to the Education Ministry in central Mexico City. Video of the encounter, recorded as she paused to greet people along the route, shows a man approaching from behind and touching the president before a government aide intervened. Sheinbaum used her daily press briefing to stress that she acted “for all women,” adding that the episode reflects a broader problem that everyday commuters face. Sheinbaum said the incident should send a “loud and clear”…
Denny’s Corporation announced it will be acquired by a consortium of investors and taken private in a transaction valued at about $620 million, including debt. The deal, unanimously approved by the board, provides $6.25 in cash per share, totaling roughly $322 million in equity value. The buyer group includes TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville Capital Group, and Yadav Enterprises, one of Denny’s largest franchisees. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approval. After completion, Denny’s shares will be delisted from Nasdaq, ending its long tenure as a public company. The chain will…
A burst of solar energy may light up the skies over parts of the United States this week. Space weather experts say a geomagnetic storm could create dazzling northern lights visible far beyond the usual Arctic regions. Solar Energy Sparks the Glow A powerful coronal mass ejection, or CME, recently erupted from the sun and is racing toward Earth. The blast has prompted a strong geomagnetic storm watch, with forecasters predicting its arrival between Thursday evening and Friday morning.Shawn Dahl, a space weather forecaster with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, explained in an email that auroras will “quite likely…
Political Tensions Rise Amid Record-Breaking Shutdown The government shutdown, now lasting a historic 37 days, shows no signs of resolution as Democrats grow emboldened by recent election victories. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with his party’s performance, calling the shutdown a “big factor, negative” in Republican losses. Meanwhile, Democrats interpret the results as a mandate to hold firm, especially on health care subsidies that remain a central point of contention in negotiations. Republicans Push for a Response Senate Majority Leader John Thune described the next step as resting with Democrats, saying, “It’s in their court. It’s up to them.”…
Thousands of miles apart, two world leaders have reignited global concern over nuclear weapons testing. Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed his officials to prepare proposals for possibly resuming nuclear tests following statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the United States may restart its own. The announcement comes amid rising tensions and renewed military posturing between the two powers. Renewed Nuclear Standoff At a meeting with his Security Council, Putin reaffirmed that Moscow would only resume nuclear testing if Washington does so first. However, he directed the defense and foreign ministries to study the situation and prepare detailed…
