UAW President Warns of Job Losses if Trump Wins Election United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain cautioned that hundreds of thousands of US jobs could be jeopardised if former President Donald Trump wins the November 5 election and follows through on his pledge to withdraw investments in electric vehicles (EVs). Fain made this statement on Thursday, criticising Trump’s position and highlighting the potential impact on jobs across the US. He noted that such a move would affect not only auto factories but also the wider supply chain, putting many American jobs in jeopardy. Political Dispute Over EV Investments Democrats…
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U.S. Scientists Win 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for microRNA Discovery American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA and its role in regulating gene expression. Their research revealed how cells with identical genetic codes develop into specialized types, such as muscle and nerve cells. Understanding Cell Specialization Ambros and Ruvkun showed that tiny RNA molecules, called microRNAs, function as a communication network within cells, controlling gene expression. Their findings explain how different cell types can form and operate uniquely in the same organism. The Nobel Assembly emphasized that this research…
FAA Could Approve SpaceX’s Starship 5 Launch License This Month The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may grant SpaceX a license for its Starship 5 launch as early as this month, according to a source who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. This comes after the FAA previously stated it would not make a decision until late November. Potential October Launch SpaceX announced on social media on Monday that the fifth flight test of Starship could happen as soon as October 13, pending regulatory approval. However, the FAA reiterated on Tuesday that it is still reviewing the proposed mission and will make…
SpaceX Falcon 9 Cleared for Hera Mission Launch by FAA The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given SpaceX the green light to resume launches with its Falcon 9 rocket. This decision allows SpaceX to proceed with the scheduled launch of the European Space Agency’s Hera spacecraft from Florida on Monday. FAA Grants Approval for Falcon 9 Launch The FAA stated on Sunday that the Falcon 9 is “authorized to return to flight” specifically for the Hera mission. The launch is planned for 10:52 a.m. ET (1452 GMT) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The approval follows a recent review…
Vulcan Rocket Completes Second Mission, Moving Closer to Certification for Pentagon Missions United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, successfully launched its Vulcan rocket on its second mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This successful launch is a crucial step in the rocket’s certification process, allowing it to carry out missions for the US Space Force. Meeting Certification Requirements Vulcan, which aims to replace ULA’s Atlas V rocket and compete with SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9, made its debut launch earlier this year in January. The US Space Force, a key customer for…
Tesla Increases Market Share in Sweden Despite Ongoing Labour Dispute Tesla has managed to expand its market share in Sweden despite an ongoing labour dispute that has lasted nearly a year. The US automaker sold 16,478 vehicles in the first nine months of 2024, representing a 1% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This growth boosted Tesla’s overall market share in Sweden to 8.5% this year, up from 7.8% last year, according to data from Mobility Sweden. Labour Conflict and Union Actions Tesla has been at the centre of a labour conflict in Sweden since October 2023, due…
SpaceX fined for Violating Launch Rules Amid Safety Concerns SpaceX fined a $633,000 penalty for violating US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules during two 2023 launches. The FAA’s Administrator, Mike Whitaker, defended the fine at a recent US House hearing, emphasising that SpaceX must maintain the “highest level of safety.” Whitaker stressed that SpaceX, now 20 years old, needs to adopt key safety protocols, including a safety management system (SMS) and a whistleblower programme. SpaceX Disputes Violations SpaceX strongly denied Whitaker’s claims, asserting that it is “the safest, most reliable launch provider in the world” and remains committed to safety.…
Google Faces U.S. Antitrust Trial Over Dominance in Digital Advertising Alphabet’s Google faces antitrust trial in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday, in a trial that focuses on the company’s dominance in online advertising technology. This case marks the second recent antitrust showdown between Google and the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ). Allegations of Stifling Competition in Digital Ads Prosecutors allege that Google has gained overwhelming control of the digital advertising infrastructure, processing over 150,000 online ad sales every second. The government claims that Google used acquisitions, restrictive customer practices, and manipulation of ad auctions to stifle competition, strengthening its monopoly in digital…
Geespace Launches Third Batch of Satellites, Aims to Rival SpaceX’s Starlink Geespace, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Geely, has successfully launched a third batch of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This latest launch supports the company’s goal of building a satellite megaconstellation, which it describes as China’s equivalent to SpaceX’s Starlink. The 10 satellites were launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi province. With this addition, Geespace now operates a total of 30 satellites, offering 24-hour communication coverage to 90% of the world. This achievement makes Geespace the first Chinese commercial aerospace company to offer global satellite communication…
Australia said on Thursday it planned to introduce targeted AI rules including human intervention and transparency. The centre-left government proposed this amid a rapid rollout of AI tools by businesses and in everyday life. Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic unveiled 10 new voluntary guidelines on AI systems. He said the government has opened a month-long consultation over whether to make them mandatory in the future in high-risk settings. “Australians know AI can do great things. But the people want to know if there are protections in place if things go off the rails,” Husic said in a statement. “Australians…