SpaceX’s Starship explosion caused flights to change course

CRISPR gene-editing therapy has made a breakthrough in malaria prevention by modifying a single gene in mosquitoes, rendering them incapable of transmitting the disease. Researchers from UC San Diego, Johns Hopkins, and UC Berkeley discovered that altering an amino acid in mosquitoes can block malaria parasites from reaching salivary glands, allowing for the potential release of these genetically modified mosquitoes to combat the 600,000 annual malaria deaths. Want More Context? 🔎

A recent analysis by Harmonic Security reveals that generative AI tools from China are widely utilized by employees in the US and UK, frequently without proper oversight or approval from security teams. The study highlights numerous instances of sensitive data being uploaded to Chinese-hosted platforms, raising significant compliance and data security concerns. Want More Context? 🔎

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced an upcoming event to detail the company's plans for the Starship rocket. The presentation will occur shortly before the rocket's anticipated 10th flight test, expected in the first half of . Want More Context? 🔎

The FCC has approved Skydance's $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global, with Chairman Brendan Carr welcoming Skydance's commitments to diversify CBS's programming and avoid DEI initiatives. However, Commissioner Anna M. Gomez opposed the deal, criticizing it for undermining press freedom and suggesting government overreach in media operations following Paramount's $16 million settlement with Trump. Want More Context? 🔎

Starlink experienced a significant global outage on Thursday, affecting internet service for approximately 6 million users across over 120 countries for about three hours, starting around 4 p.m. ET. SpaceX's Elon Musk acknowledged the issue as engineers worked to diagnose and resolve the connectivity problem. Want More Context? 🔎

The internet trend involves a friend or family member presenting a pitch in an assertive tone, warning viewers to be nice, as demonstrated by Kendall, sister of Lucious McDaniel IV. After her introduction, Lucious delivered his presentation, following the established format that combines personal connection with a call for respectful engagement. Want More Context? 🔎