Boeing Defence Strike Stretches Into Sixth Week Amid Stalled Talks Boeing Defence and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) remain locked in a standoff as a strike by about 3,200 workers in the St. Louis area enters its sixth week. These workers are responsible for assembling key military aircraft, including fighter jets and drones. Negotiations Break Down Despite Federal Mediation A meeting held on Tuesday to resume contract talks ended without progress. Although a federal mediator was present, the discussions lasted only a few hours. Both Boeing and the union accused each other of failing to compromise.…
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Tesla’s $1 Trillion Pay Deal for Elon Musk Set to Win Shareholder Backing Tesla’s shareholders are expected to approve a staggering $1 trillion, 10-year pay package for CEO Elon Musk at the company’s annual meeting this November. Despite the eye-watering figure, experts say the deal is likely to pass because it aims to secure Musk’s long-term commitment and ease investor concerns over Tesla’s future in artificial intelligence and robotics. The automaker’s board has dubbed the plan “A Super Ambitious Incentive Package for a Pioneering, Ambitious and Unique CEO”. It includes steep earnings and valuation targets, rewarding Musk with millions of…
Airbus Deliveries Dip as Company Aims for Year-End Surge Airbus delivered 61 aircraft in August, bringing its total deliveries for the first eight months of 2025 to 434 jets. This figure marks a 3% drop compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the European planemaker on Friday. The announcement confirmed an earlier Reuters report. Despite the slight decline, Airbus remains focused on meeting its full-year target. The company aims to deliver 820 aircraft in 2025, a 7% increase from 766 aircraft delivered in 2024. Major Orders Boost Outlook In addition to delivery updates, they also…
Jury rules Google violated user trust A federal jury in San Francisco has ordered Google to pay $425 million for breaching user privacy. The verdict follows a class action lawsuit that accused the tech giant of collecting data from users who had switched off tracking in their Google accounts. The jury found that Google, owned by Alphabet, violated privacy rights over an eight-year period. Despite users disabling the “Web & App Activity” setting, Google allegedly continued collecting, storing, and using their data. Around 98 million users and 174 million devices were covered under the class action. Google denies wrongdoing and…
A challenge to the Big Bang model A bold new theory suggests that gravitational waves — ripples in spacetime first predicted by Albert Einstein in 1915 — may have created the very matter that shaped our universe. This idea could shift our understanding of cosmic origins and offer a simpler alternative to the long-standing Big Bang inflation model. Traditionally, the Big Bang theory relies on the “inflationary paradigm.” This model suggests that the universe underwent rapid expansion shortly after its birth. While it explains many features of the cosmos, it also depends on several flexible parameters. Scientists often adjust these…
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Offers Rare Space Mission Opportunity Scientists are preparing for a unique opportunity to study Comet 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object racing through our solar system. This rare visitor may reveal secrets from the early days of our galaxy, offering a glimpse into material much older than the sun and planets. Ancient Comet From the Galaxy’s Thick Disk Discovered on 1 July by the ATLAS survey, 3I/ATLAS is only the third known object believed to have entered our solar system from another star. It is travelling at around 130,000 mph (219,000 km/h). Research suggests it may come from the…
Study Reveals Fractured Interior Using NASA’s InSight Data Scientists studying seismic activity on Mars have discovered that the planet’s mantle is not smooth and uniform, but instead made up of ancient fragments left over from its violent formation billions of years ago. The findings, published in Science, are based on seismic data collected by NASA’s InSight mission. They challenge traditional models of rocky planets, which assume neatly layered interiors. Instead, Mars’ mantle follows a fractal pattern, with large chunks up to 4 km wide surrounded by many smaller ones. “What we found was quite unexpected,” said Dr Constantinos Charalambous of…
Nigerian Egusi Seeds Make Symbolic Journey to Space When Nigerian researcher Temidayo Oniosun chose egusi melon seeds for a space mission, it was more than just science. It was a cultural statement. The humble seed, commonly used in many West African dishes, became a symbol of African heritage on board the International Space Station (ISS). Launched earlier this month from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the egusi seeds joined other heritage seeds from around the world in an extraordinary journey beyond Earth. A Seed That Tells a Story Egusi is a popular ingredient across Nigeria and West Africa. It…
Malaysia Eyes Growth in Rare Earths Sector China has expressed readiness to support Malaysia in developing its rare earths industry. However, it has set a clear condition: any cooperation must involve only Malaysian state-linked companies. Malaysia aims to build up its rare earths mining and processing capabilities. The country wants to take advantage of the growing global demand for critical minerals used in electric vehicles, semiconductor chips and military technologies. In a written reply to Malaysia’s Parliament, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Johari Abdul Ghani confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed China’s offer during his visit to Kuala…
EU 2035 Vehicle Emission Targets Now Unachievable, Say Auto Industry Leaders The European Union’s ambitious targets to cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from vehicles, including a complete reduction for new cars by 2035, are no longer realistic, according to key leaders in the automotive industry. This view was shared on Wednesday by the heads of the European automobile manufacturers’ and automotive suppliers’ associations. Industry Pressures Prompt High-Level Talks European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is preparing to meet with top automotive executives on 12 September. The meeting comes at a critical time, with the European car sector under pressure…