Summary and Key Points: The X-15 program, spanning 199 flights between 1959 and 1968, pushed the boundaries of aeronautics into the hypersonic realm. -Capable of reaching altitudes of 102,000 feet, the aircraft utilized a 57,000-pound thrust rocket engine that burned for only 60 seconds but propelled the pilot to Mach 6.7. RECOMMENDED FOR YOU -Designed…

The Department of Homeland Security has switched to a mobile facial recognition system that combines two of the worst qualities a government surveillance tool can have: it tramples privacy and doesn’t work, especially when analyzing non-whites. Under claims of “efficiency,” DHS and its subagencies are now using the smartphone app “Mobile Fortify” to identify people…

Two Americans, a French astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut said Sunday they are eager to blast off Wednesday on a flight to the International Space Station, replacing four crew members who cut their mission short and returned to Earth last month because of a medical issue. Crew 12 commander Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, European Space…

Discord, a social platform popular in the gaming community, announced Monday it is rolling out new age assurance technology that will require users to submit a video selfie or another form of identification to fully access the platform’s features. Starting in early March, the platform will begin shifting all users to a “teen-appropriate experience” by…

The new Formula 1 regulation cycle is here for all teams on the grid, but for Aston Martin Formula One Team, 2026 represents something far bigger. The Silverstone-based team has officially launched their 2026 season with the unveiling of the AMR26 livery at the Ithra, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture in Saudi Arabia in…

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Signing up for a sports newsletter shouldn’t feel like surrendering your digital privacy, yet here we are. The Supreme Court just agreed to hear a case that could determine whether a law written during the VHS era protects your data when websites track what videos you watch online. Michael Salazar thought he was just getting…

The Williams Companies, Inc. WMB is reportedly considering a rare strategic shift — exploring the acquisition of U.S. natural gas producing assets — to strengthen its position as a comprehensive energy partner for hyperscalers and AI data center developers. While traditionally a midstream operator, the move reflects evolving energy demands driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure. Building…

Comet 5G ensures persistent remote access even when primary networks fail unexpectedly Multi-network failover switches automatically between Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and 5G RedCap Local wireless SSID enables control even in internet-deprived environments or air-gapped setups GL.iNet has announced the Comet 5G, a remote KVM designed to maintain control over computers when conventional network access becomes…

Video captured the moment a ‘thief’ helped himself to food from an unmanned Sainsbury’s delivery van before pedalling away on a bicycle. Footage shows the dark–clothed man casually unlocking the back door of the vehicle and filling up two plastic bags with the stolen goods outside a pub in Devon Road, Bromley–by–Bow in London. The…