Hawaii: Subaru Telescope captures 'spiral' over Mauna Kea SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A bizarre-looking “whirlpool” that appeared in the night sky over Hawaii a fortnight ago was caused by a rocket launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX , astronomers have said. The phenomenon, which resembled a spiral galaxy, was captured by a telescope at the Mauna Kea Summit Observatories in the small hours the morning of January 18. The strange vortex was seen to move across the night sky for around an hour, gradually dissipating as it did so. Related articles Spacecraft captures image of strange bear-like face smiling on Mars British Paralympian unveils when he will likely touchdown on the Moon Footage … [Read more...] about ‘Whirlpool’ in the sky caused by Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch, experts say
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EU official pushes Musk for Twitter’s progress on new rules
LONDON (AP) — A top European Union official told Elon Musk that Twitter needs to make progress in preparing for a new law aimed at curbing hate speech, misinformation and other harmful content, adding pressure on the company to ensure it complies. EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and Musk held a video call on Tuesday to assess Twitter's readiness for Europe's new rules, known as the Digital Services Act, that are set to take effect later this year. Breton, who oversees the EU's digital policy, told Musk that he's "vigilant" about the resources and tools that Twitter is devoting to tackle trust and safety issues across the 27-nation bloc, including in all its languages, according to a readout of the meeting. Breton noted that Twitter has committed to complying with the new EU regulations, which will start applying to the biggest online platforms by September. “The next few months will be crucial to transform commitments into reality,” Breton said. "We need to see progress … [Read more...] about EU official pushes Musk for Twitter’s progress on new rules
Elon Musk ignores Dems, meets only with Republicans in first Capitol visit as Twitter CEO
close Video Chelsea Handler: I might leave Twitter over 'repugnant' Elon Musk Activist and comedian Chelsea Handler appeared on "The View," Thursday to slam "repugnant" Elon Musk and state she has no fear of being cancelled because she's "not an idiot." Billionaire Elon Musk only scheduled meetings with Republicans for his first visit to the U.S. Capitol since becoming the CEO of Twitter last week. Musk met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Ky., House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Jan. 26, but he didn't schedule any meetings with Congressional Democrats. While Musk did tweet about meeting with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, during the visit, their encounter was only a chance meeting while walking the halls of Congress, Jeffries' staff told Politico. "Just met with [McCarthy] & [Jeffries] to discuss ensuring that this platform is fair to both parties," Musk wrote last week. Musk's affinity for … [Read more...] about Elon Musk ignores Dems, meets only with Republicans in first Capitol visit as Twitter CEO
Presidio Trust rejects ‘do-gooder’ plans to restore Fort Scott
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 Fort Winfield Scott, a 30-acre enclave tucked within the Presidio of San Francisco, will remain an atmospheric but largely empty landscape for the foreseeable future. That decision was made Wednesday evening by the board of the Presidio Trust, the autonomous federal agency that manages nearly all of the 1,491-acre national park in the city’s northwest corner. The trust’s board voted unanimously to end a development competition started last year — and to reject a proposal by a trio of developers to restore Fort Scott and its 22 buildings as a compound reserved for what they said would be “a diverse community of mission-driven organizations ... addressing the most significant issues of our time.” The team of developers, which includes the co-working giant WeWork, spent months making the case that it could turn the isolated yet scenic remnant of the Presidio’s military past into space for … [Read more...] about Presidio Trust rejects ‘do-gooder’ plans to restore Fort Scott
Business Highlights: Fed’s rate hike, surge in US stocks
___ Fed lifts rate by quarter-point but says inflation is easing WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve extended its fight against high inflation by raising its key interest rate a quarter-point, its eighth hike since March. And the Fed signaled that even though inflation is easing, it remains high enough to require further rate hikes. At the same time, Chair Jerome Powell said at a news conference that the Fed recognizes that the pace of inflation has cooled — a signal that it could be nearing the end of its rate increases. The stock and bond markets rallied during his news conference, suggesting that they anticipate a forthcoming pause in the Fed’s credit tightening. ___ Stocks hit summer highs as Fed sees progress on inflation NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose to its best level since the summer following the latest hike to interest rates by the Federal Reserve, which said it’s finally seeing improvements in inflation. The S&P 500 rallied back from an early 1% loss … [Read more...] about Business Highlights: Fed’s rate hike, surge in US stocks
Drivers wowed by cost-cutting tool that could save you hundreds on petrol – here’s how
DRIVERS have been wowed by a cost-cutting tool that could save them hundreds on petrol. TikTok user @ellamayhought0n has shared an app that lets drivers compare and review petrol stations in their local area for free. The name of the app is PetrolPrices - it can be downloaded on App Store and Google Play. Win a BMW M3 Touring for 89p SUN readers can win a BMW M3 Touring plus £2,500 in cash or an £80k cash alternative from 89p with our special discount code We have teamed up with 7days Performance to offer you a special discounted chance to win the amazing cars this week. Using the code SUN10, you will get 10p off the normal price of 99p. Enter the competition HERE Full terms and conditions can be found here Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. But they also have a website where drivers can check which petrol station has the lowest … [Read more...] about Drivers wowed by cost-cutting tool that could save you hundreds on petrol – here’s how
No More Typing: Scientists Create Brain Implant for Social Media Navigation
How would you feel about using a brain implant to browse social media? Nowadays, scientists worldwide are trying to make that possible. For example, Elon Musk’s Neuralink has successfully enabled a monkey to type on a keyboard using its thoughts. Soon, brain implants could change the way we interact with our devices. On the other hand, it could have significant long-term consequences. How do such brain implants work? Photo Credit: www.insider.com Brain implants are minuscule devices surgically embedded into a human brain to enhance its capabilities. It has microscopic threads that link to specific parts of the brain. Then, it detects signals that correspond to various actions, such as clicking, scrolling, or typing. The device might interpret those signals and execute the corresponding actions. Alternatively, it could relay them to a separate device that reads and implements such commands. Regardless, the brain implant will allow you to check your … [Read more...] about No More Typing: Scientists Create Brain Implant for Social Media Navigation
Bloke finds £47k stuffed into walls of new home in Nesquik cans – but can’t keep it all
A bloke has found himself with £47,000 on his hands , which he found stuffed into the wall of his new home in cans of Nesquik. Renovating the home appears to have uncovered six canisters stuffed full of cash and various other bits and pieces, a lucky break for Toño Piñeiro. But that joy of finding tens of thousands in Euros was short-lived as the Spaniard found that the nine million pesetas was so old he could no longer exchange the currency. READ MORE: World's richest dog worth £65m lives in Madonna's mansion and 'has secrets' The Bank of Spain stopped accepting the older notes that Piñeiro uncovered, leaving him with some rather old, rather useless currency stuffed into some Nesquik cans. Speaking of his windfall and subsequent realisation, Piñeiro recalled his realisation after speaking to the bank, saying: "I called them, but they told me that it was no longer possible." The Valencia-based builder says that he will keep some of the notes as souvenirs of … [Read more...] about Bloke finds £47k stuffed into walls of new home in Nesquik cans – but can’t keep it all
‘Demented’ gang hack dead woman to pieces for being ‘informant’ in sick footage
An horrific clip showing a naked woman being brutally dismembered is just the latest evidence of a long list of gangland atrocities in Haiti. The viral video – too graphic to be shown on any UK news site – reportedly shows the punishment doled out to a woman who had informed on one of Port-au-Prince’s feared gang bosses. In the clip, circulating online, the helpless woman can be seen being savagely dismembered by a crowd of men armed with machetes. READ MORE: Eight people killed in horror nightclub shooting leaving dance floor covered with blood The Haitian capital is effectively ruled by criminal gangs , with police almost completely powerless to resist the rising tide of violence, with the city often branded the most dangerous in the world. Haiti’s National Union of Police Officers reports that 14 of its members have been killed in gang attacks on police stations since the beginning of 2023. Since Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry came to power in 2021, at … [Read more...] about ‘Demented’ gang hack dead woman to pieces for being ‘informant’ in sick footage
Mountain lion mauls child at same park as brutal animal attack just four months ago
A mountain lion has mauled a child at the exact same park where a previous, brutal attack occurred just four months ago. The mauling occurred at the Pico Canyon Park in San Mateo County, California, United States , with several reports made to police detailing a mountain lion attack. Emergency services arrived alongside police officers who noted that the child was conscious, however the youngster was quickly hurried off to hospital, The Mirror reported. READ MORE: World's richest dog worth £65m lives in Madonna's mansion and 'has secrets' Police have since refused to give an update on the injuries, but have stated that the community was in shock after confirming the child was transferred to a trauma centre following the attack. San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said that officers were "dispatched to a report of a mountain lion attack and we can confirm a child was transported to a local trauma centre after the attack." A statement from the office … [Read more...] about Mountain lion mauls child at same park as brutal animal attack just four months ago