Europe invests $384M in search for alien life on Jupiter's moons
The European Space Agency goes on a mission to search for extraterrestrial life on Jupiter's icy moons. The UK-based agency is awarding $384M to Airbus for the space probe that launches in 2022.
Jul 27, 2015 10:32 PM EDT
Trump tops latest Republican polls
Donald Trump leads the Republican race a week and half before the party's first presidential debate. But while he is surging in the national and key early-state polls, Trump remains the least-liked candidate.
Al Shabaab suicide truck bomber kills 13 people at the Jazeera Palace Hotel in Somalia
A suicide truck expoded on the walls of Jazeera Palace Hotel in Somalia. Thirteen were killed and 21 were injured. The Al-Shabaab group took charge of the attack.
Soyuz TMA-17M lifts off successfully for International Space Station
Astronauts KJell Lindgren, Kimiya Yui and Oleg Kononenko lift off via Soyuz TMA-17M from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a five-month mission to the International Space Station.
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Mike Gatto and Senator Ted Gaines wrote an anti drone bill in California
Assemblyman Mike Gatto and Senator Ted Gaines authored SB 167 and SB 168 to punish drones visiting wildfire areas in California.
Jul 22, 2015 7:57 AM EDT
Back to the moon: NASA-funded study plans to return humans to the Moon
A study funded by NASA shows that human beings can step foot on the Moon a decade from now, and another decade, there will be a colony there. This is all thanks to the private-public cooperation between NASA and other private space companies.
Jul 21, 2015 4:38 AM EDT
Gold prices hit 5-year low
Gold prices drops in an all time low in five years. This could be attributed to the sudden selling of gold overnight in Shanghai and New York. Investors are backing away from gold after rumors of higher US interest rates.
Jul 20, 2015 11:13 PM EDT
Greek banks reopen after three-week closure
Greek banks opened their doors for the first time in three weeks. Depositors can withdraw money, but restrictions remain.
Jul 20, 2015 10:29 PM EDT
Police tighten Tour de France security after British race leader claimed that a spectator threw urine at his face
French police added more security for Britain’s Team Sky after the race leader Chris Froome claimed that one of the spectators threw urine at his face in the 14th stage from Rodez to Mende Saturday.
Jul 20, 2015 9:10 AM EDT
Trump not apologizing for insult against McCain
Donald Trump stands his ground. The Republican presidential contender says he is not apologizing despite criticisms over his remarks against Sen. John McCain.
Jul 20, 2015 8:55 AM EDT
Mexico auctions oil blocks to increase production but failed to attract giant international companies
After 77 years of monopoly, the oil blocks in the Gulf of Mexico is on auction for foreign bidders, but only 2 out of the 14 blocks were successful, with ONGC losing out on their bids.
Jul 20, 2015 2:48 AM EDT
Buenos Aires raids whistleblower of bugs in election software; ISPs ordered to block several websites
A Buenos Aires judge has ordered a raid on the home of a local computer programmer after he reveals bugs in the software to be used for the city's mayoralty elections.
Jul 18, 2015 11:32 PM EDT
The FBI and DEA coordinates with Mexican Government to catch escaped drug kingpin 'El Chapo'
The US FBI and DEA has coordinated with the Mexican Government to recapture escaped drug kingpin Joaquin ”El Chapo” Guzman once and for all.
Jul 17, 2015 10:30 AM EDT
Night at the Greek Parliament: What happened during the voting on 3rd Greece bailout
The Greek parliament approved and passed the draconian Austerity bill amidst wide protests on Thursday. A total of 229 lawmakers had voted in favor of the austerity measures with 64 against and 6 refraining themselves from the vote.
Jul 17, 2015 10:13 AM EDT
China GDP grows by 7% beating Reuters 6.9% forecast
China’s gross domestic product grew by 7% this year, beating Reuters’ prediction of 6.9%. This also prompts questions in the accuracy of the reports.
Jul 16, 2015 10:34 AM EDT
Greece Votes "Yes" on Reforms to Possibly Receive Bailout
Greece’s parliament voted yes to the austerity measures in order for them to receive fresh bailout and the “Grexit” from the euro. Prime Minister Alexis Tsiparas’ Syriza party deflected from his leadership with the majority voting yes.
Jul 16, 2015 4:56 AM EDT