FAA Headquarters Staff to Relocate Under US Transportation Department Plan The US Transportation Department has announced plans to relocate Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquarters staff from their current Washington, D.C. offices. The move aims to streamline operations, consolidate systems, and modernise infrastructure as part of a broader departmental initiative. Staff to Move into Transportation Headquarters According to an internal memo seen by Reuters, FAA personnel currently based at their own headquarters will be shifted into the building that already houses the US Transportation Department (USDOT). The department has not yet confirmed how many employees will be affected by the change,…
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State Websites and Phone Lines Hit by Widespread Outage Government operations in the US state of Nevada faced major disruptions on Monday due to a network security incident. Several state offices were forced to close, while numerous websites and phone lines went offline or became unreliable. Governor Joe Lombardo’s office posted a message on X (formerly Twitter), confirming the incident. The message warned that “some state websites or phone lines may be slow or briefly unavailable during recovery.” It did not detail the cause of the problem. Attempts to access the governor’s website and other Nevada state portals late Monday…
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways of India Sarbananda Sonowal has said the government will explore launching a dedicated satellite and acquire a transponder to boost India’s maritime governance and port management. Addressing officials on National Space Day, Sonowal said the system would give India exclusive space-based coverage of its coastline, inland waterways and ports. It would integrate with national maritime databases to enable real-time ship tracking, congestion alerts, improved navigational safety, and better port operations. “It will also improve preparedness for search-and-rescue, pollution control and disaster management, while reducing dependence on foreign navigation systems and supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat…
“The Wizard of Oz” Transformed with AI at Las Vegas Sphere When “The Wizard of Oz at Sphere” opens on 28 August in Las Vegas, audiences will step inside a cinematic world unlike anything created in 1939. The experience surrounds viewers with the film’s iconic scenes on a 160,000-square-foot LED wall, 22 stories high, while wind machines, flying props, and other effects bring the story to life. Tickets, starting at $104, offer much more than a simple screening. The project marks one of Hollywood’s most ambitious uses of artificial intelligence to enhance a classic film, merging original performances with state-of-the-art…
Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh for Misleading Advertisements, Ordered to Compensate Consumers Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹10 lakh on Rapido, the online ride-hailing platform operated by Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd., for publishing misleading advertisements and engaging in unfair trade practices. False Promises and Consumer Misleading The penalty follows an investigation into Rapido’s advertisements that claimed “AUTO IN 5 MIN OR GET ₹50” and “Guaranteed Auto”. CCPA found these claims to be misleading, deceptive, and unfair to consumers. The platform has been directed to immediately discontinue such misleading ads. Further,…
World Humanoid Robot Games End in Beijing with Historic Firsts The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games concluded in Beijing on Sunday, marking a major milestone in robotics and artificial intelligence. The four-day competition brought together global innovators and showcased the latest breakthroughs in humanoid robot performance. International Competition with Groundbreaking Events A total of 280 teams from 16 countries, including the United States, Germany and Italy, competed across 26 events. Highlights included the world’s first humanoid robot 100-metre sprint and a fully autonomous 5v5 football match. In the highly anticipated sprint, “Tiangong,” a robot created by the Beijing Innovation Center…
Kyivstar Tests Starlink Direct-to-Cell Satellite Technology in Ukraine Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, Kyivstar, has completed the first field test of Elon Musk’s Starlink direct-to-cell satellite technology in Eastern Europe, the company announced on Tuesday. The pilot test took place in the Zhytomyr region, where Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov and Ukraine’s digital transformation minister Mykhailo Fedorov exchanged messages using ordinary smartphones connected via Starlink. Why the Technology Matters Direct-to-cell satellite technology is designed to provide mobile connectivity even when traditional networks are unavailable. This is especially valuable in Ukraine, where Russian strikes on infrastructure often disrupt communication systems. The satellites used…
U.S. Stablecoin Law Spurs Bank Interest, But Challenges Remain Major U.S. banks, including Bank of America and Fiserv, are preparing to explore their own dollar-backed cryptocurrency tokens following the introduction of the country’s first federal rules for stablecoins. On 18 July, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, establishing guidelines for cryptocurrency tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar. The legislation aims to make stablecoins — designed to maintain a fixed value, typically at a 1:1 ratio with the dollar — a legitimate tool for everyday payments and cross-border transactions. Surge in Interest, But No Quick Rollout Stablecoins…
Firefly Aerospace Raises $868 Million in Biggest US Space IPO of 2025 Firefly Aerospace officially launched on the Nasdaq on Thursday, 7 August, raising $868.3 million in its initial public offering. The listing marks the largest US IPO of the year by a space technology firm, capping a dramatic turnaround for the once-troubled company. Shares opened at $45 each—above the already increased range—giving Firefly a market valuation of $6.32 billion. This surge follows a series of milestones for the company, including its successful lunar landing earlier this year. Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Marks a Major Milestone Earlier in 2025, Firefly’s…
Allegations of conflict spark political and market reaction Former US President Donald Trump on Thursday called for the resignation of Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, citing what he described as serious conflicts of interest due to Tan’s financial ties with Chinese companies. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “There is no other solution to this problem,” demanding that Tan step down immediately. Following the statement, Intel shares fell 3.8%, deepening earlier premarket losses. Concerns over China-linked investments The call for Tan’s resignation comes amid renewed scrutiny over his financial links to China. A Reuters investigation in April revealed…