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Small Satellites Get a Big Upgrade: NASA's DiskSat Takes Flight

December 20, 2025

NASA has just sent a bunch of flat, disk-shaped satellites into space. These DiskSats could change how small satellites do their job in orbit. The launch happened on December 18 from Virginia. A Rocket Lab Electron rocket carried the four DiskSats into low Earth orbit. These satellites are differen

politics

U. S. Politicians Push Pentagon to Blacklist More Chinese Tech Companies

December 20, 2025

A group of nine U. S. politicians recently sent a letter to the Pentagon. They want the defense department to add more Chinese tech companies to a special list. This list includes companies that the U. S. believes help China's military. The politicians want to add companies like DeepSeek, Xiaomi, a

technology

Nvidia's Journey: From Struggle to Dominance in the AI Boom

December 19, 2025

Nvidia's success story is a mix of persistence, innovation, and a bit of luck. The company's GPU chips have become the backbone of the AI revolution, much like oil wells fueling an industrial boom. The employees, including CEO Jensen Huang, are deeply committed to the technology, seeing it as a once

politics

Congress Pushes for Transparency in Venezuela Strikes

December 18, 2025

The Senate recently approved a massive defense spending bill, totaling $901 billion. This bill not only boosts military budgets but also puts pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to share video footage of strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela. The bill, which includes a 3. 8% pay raise

crime

ISIS: Still a Threat or Just a Shadow?

December 17, 2025

ISIS, once a powerful force controlling large parts of Iraq and Syria, is now a shadow of its former self. But recent events suggest the group still has influence, even if it's not as strong as before. Experts say ISIS is not as organized as it used to be. The group's leadership is scattered, and i

politics

FCC Chief in Hot Seat: Senate Grilling on Media and Mergers

December 17, 2025

The Senate Commerce Committee is set to question the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, on Wednesday. The hearing focuses on his recent actions and statements regarding media and broadcasting. Carr has been under fire for pushing broadcasters to pull ABC's late-night show

politics

U. S. Military Actions in Venezuela Waters Spark Debate

December 17, 2025

The U. S. military's recent actions in the Caribbean have sparked a heated debate among lawmakers and experts. The focus is on a September strike that killed two survivors clinging to a damaged boat. Officials like Hegseth and Rubio defended the campaign, calling it a success in stopping drugs from

politics

Senator Kelly Stands Up to Pentagon Probe

December 17, 2025

Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, recently faced a tough situation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth started an official investigation into Kelly. This all started after Kelly and other former military members made a video. They urged troops to not follow illegal orders. Kelly thinks this i

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U. S. Military Actions in Venezuela Waters Raise Questions

December 16, 2025

The U. S. military's recent actions in Venezuelan waters have sparked a wave of questions and concerns among lawmakers and experts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to face Congress to discuss the escalating military operations, which have led to the destruct

business

Life Sciences Leaders: Cautious but Hopeful in 2026

December 16, 2025

Life sciences leaders are feeling a mix of hope and worry as they look ahead to 2026. A recent survey shows that their optimism has dropped by 9% compared to last year. They are facing tough times in the money markets, changing political and regulatory environments, and cybersecurity threats. The s