Author: Rachel Maddow

Researchers report more than 237 cyberattacks targeted space infrastructure from 2023 to 2025.Cyber warfare now threatens satellites and communications systems, the study warns.The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zürich collected data from social media, news reports, and cybercrime forums.They documented attacks on Israeli space systems and international agencies.Attack frequency spiked during Israel-Iran tensions in June 2025, recording 72 operations in one month.Report author Clémence Poirier says this spike represents nearly one-third of all attacks during the study period.The report states cyberattacks against the space sector follow a broader wartime pattern, similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Researchers identify almost…

Ukraine hit two sanctioned Russian tankers just hours before drones struck a major oil terminal.The Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s Novorossiysk marine terminal suspended operations after sea drones attacked at 4AM, local media reported.Naval drone strikes on the Black Sea tankers amplified pressure on Russia’s shipping and oil network. Rapid Response Saves Tanker Crews Coast guard and rescue teams quickly saved crews after the drone strikes triggered extensive operations.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded and caught fire 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli, sailing empty from Egypt to Novorossiysk.Minutes later, the Virat suffered a separate strike about 35 nautical miles off the Turkish coast.Officials identify…

Measles deaths dropped sharply since 2000, yet health officials now report a dangerous global resurgence (WHO, 2025). Cases jumped 47% in Europe and Central Asia last year, mainly due to falling vaccination coverage. Experts warn that decades of progress in preventing infections and deaths are slipping away. In 2024, measles killed an estimated 95,000 people, mostly children under five, down from 780,000 deaths in 2000. The WHO called every preventable death “unacceptable” and noted vaccination campaigns have saved nearly 59 million lives since 2000. Rising Cases Expose Immunisation Gaps Global measles infections reached roughly 11 million in 2024, about 800,000…

A lack of park rangers and inaccurate forecasts led tourists to hike the O Circuit despite worsening weather. Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, deep in icy Patagonia, draws 250,000–300,000 visitors yearly. Thousands attempt its famous trekking routes. On 17 November, a sudden blizzard struck the O Circuit trail. Five trekkers died, and dozens became stranded in whiteout conditions for hours. Though the storm caused the tragedy, it exposed weaknesses in Patagonia’s park safety systems and sparked widespread criticism. The Blizzard Strikes the O Circuit About 30 international trekkers left Los Perros campsite between 5 and 7 a.m. on…

Best Buy has raised its full-year sales and profit outlook after reporting a strong quarterly performance. The retail giant’s results were boosted by growing consumer demand for electronics and gaming products, particularly ahead of the holiday season. The company reported higher-than-expected revenue for the quarter, driven by both in-store and online sales. Analysts said this reflects strong consumer interest in technology products, including laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, and home entertainment systems. Holiday shopping trends appear to be a key factor in Best Buy’s improved outlook. With the season approaching, customers are purchasing gifts earlier, especially electronics and gaming items. This…

Dozens rallied in central Paris Tuesday night to condemn surging gender-based violence and honor its victims.Activist Marie-Josée, 78, signed a banner declaring, “We are constantly overwhelmed by reality,” remembering five women killed last week by partners or ex-partners.The protest coincided with the government receiving a major report urging radical reform in handling domestic abuse.Officials submitted the report to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, recommending a dedicated magistrate for intrafamilial violence cases.Le Parisien revealed the report before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, warning that domestic violence demands a comprehensive approach.Many protesters insisted the situation for women continues…

Japan launches a new programme to ease overtourism in crowded cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. The Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) now offer free domestic flights to UK and European travellers. The initiative runs from 24 November to 31 January 2026, encouraging visitors to explore lesser-known regions while reducing pressure on popular destinations. The campaign forms part of the “Stopover & Add-on Free Fare” offer, letting eligible economy passengers book up to two free domestic flights when making an international booking by 31 January. Passengers can schedule these flights anytime after that date. The deal…

The UN climate summit failed to produce a clear plan to phase out fossil fuels, leaving the EU increasingly isolated as global climate ambition fades. COP30 in Belém ended with a final text that contained no roadmap, prompting critics to call it a moral failure and an empty deal. The United States’ withdrawal from climate negotiations created both a political and financial void, with President Donald Trump dismissing climate change as a “con job.” Countries heavily reliant on fossil-fuel revenue, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, opposed any targets or timelines for phasing out fossil fuels. One day before COP30…

Astronomers studied ancient lunar and terrestrial rocks to trace the origin of the vanished planet Theia.They suggest Theia, which helped form the Moon, may have formed much closer to the Sun than thought.Scientists believe Theia collided with early Earth about 4.5 billion years ago, creating debris that became the Moon.The giant impact theory has guided understanding of the Moon’s formation since Apollo samples arrived over fifty years ago.Theia disappeared billions of years ago, leaving no direct chemical evidence and obscuring its composition and origin.Researchers in France, Germany, and the United States now reconstruct Theia’s history using isotopic analysis.Jake Foster of…

US President Donald Trump met New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday in a surprisingly friendly Oval Office encounter.Trump previously called Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” and a “total nut job.”Mamdani had labeled Trump’s administration “authoritarian” and declared himself “Trump’s worst nightmare.”Despite their combative history, both leaders focused on common goals instead of political differences.Trump praised Mamdani as someone who could surprise conservative voters.Mamdani stood beside Trump, emphasizing shared intentions to support New Yorkers rather than stoke conflicts.The meeting offered mutual political benefits: Mamdani gained national exposure, and Trump highlighted affordability concerns.Trump stressed they would work together to create…