Nasa discovers 'tipped-over' black hole rotating in 'unusual' direction December 19, 2024 at 12:16AM

NASA scientists have discovered a tilted black hole in galaxy NGC 5084, a finding made possible by a new image analysis technique called SAUNAS. This black hole, whose unusual orientation was hidden in old data, is surrounded by four plumes of hot gas, a rare phenomenon.

Teamsters say Amazon workers will strike at multiple facilities as union seeks labour contract December 18, 2024 at 11:41PM

The Teamsters union has initiated strikes at seven Amazon facilities, impacting a key shopping period. The union seeks a labor agreement and accuses Amazon of ignoring negotiation deadlines. While representing a small fraction of Amazon's workforce, the Teamsters claim this is the largest strike against the company in US history.

French president arrives in Mayotte to survey Cyclone Chido damage December 18, 2024 at 11:11PM

French President Emmanuel Macron visited the cyclone-ravaged Mayotte to assess the devastation. Residents described widespread destruction, lacking basic necessities like water and electricity. While official reports counted 31 dead and over 1,500 injured, locals fear a much higher death toll.

Japanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff December 17, 2024 at 08:11PM

A Japanese startup, Space One, aborted its second rocket launch attempt shortly after liftoff due to potential mission failure. This follows a previous launch explosion nine months prior. The Kairos No. 2 rocket carried five small satellites, and the cause of the failure is under investigation. Space One aims to be Japan's first private company to achieve orbit.