JPMORGAN PROPOSES CHARGING FINTECHS FOR CUSTOMER DATA ACCESS, SPARKS DEBATE JPMorgan Chase has ignited a fierce debate in the financial services industry by proposing to charge fintech companies and data aggregators for accessing customer account data. This marks a major shift in the open banking landscape, where consumer data has traditionally been shared freely—often through … Read more
ASTEROID 2025 OW (PLANE‑SIZED) FLIES PAST EARTH AT 47,000 MPH—DISTANCE 393,000 MILES On July 28, 2025, a plane-sized asteroid designated 2025 OW will make a notably close pass of our planet—coming within approximately 393,000 miles, or about 1.6 times the average distance to the Moon Measuring roughly 210‑220 feet in diameter—comparable to a commercial airplane or the … Read more
What is being created? A high‑precision digital replica of Notre‑Dame, capturing every architectural detail to a precision of centimeters, across its structure, sculptures, decorations, and stained glass. Developed using advanced imaging technologies, laser scanning, drone footage, and AI methods—similar to Microsoft’s previous initiative with St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican Why now and how? Notre‑Dame … Read more
Israeli Airstrikes on Hodeidah Port: Strategic Blow to Houthi-Controlled Infrastructure On July 21, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) executed an airstrike targeting Houthi-controlled military infrastructure at Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation, stating that the port was being used to facilitate arms transfers to the Iranian-backed Houthi movement. Katz … Read more
Shipwreck in Ha Long Bay: A Sudden Storm, Major Loss of Life On 19 July 2025, a tourist vessel named Wonder Sea (also known as Vịnh Xanh 58) capsized in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam, after being struck by a sudden and violent thunderstorm around 1:30 p.m. local time (UTC+7). The boat was carrying 46 to 48 … Read more
RESIDENT DOCTORS IN ENGLAND BEGIN FIVE‑DAY STRIKE OVER PAY RESTORATION Resident doctors across England have launched a five-day strike demanding pay restoration, marking one of the most significant industrial actions in the National Health Service (NHS) in recent years. Beginning at 7 a.m. on July 25 and scheduled to last until 7 a.m. on July … Read more
Piece of Martian Meteorite Fetches $5.3 Million at Auction A rare and extraordinary piece of Martian meteorite has fetched a staggering $5.3 million at a recent auction, captivating the attention of collectors, scientists, and space enthusiasts around the world. The meteorite, known for its unique composition and confirmed Martian origin, is one of the most … Read more
NASA Launches Twin Satellites to Study Space Weather Around Earth In a significant step toward understanding the forces that influence Earth’s space environment, NASA has successfully launched the TRACERS mission—Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites—on July 23, 2025. The twin satellites were launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base … Read more
EXPERTS WARN OF RISE IN AI‑SKILLED JOB POSTINGS AS TECH DEMAND SOARS The global job market is witnessing a rapid transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes business, technology, and labor dynamics. A growing chorus of experts warns that job postings requiring AI skills have surged dramatically, with demand for tech-savvy professionals reaching unprecedented levels. As … Read more
World’s Smallest Snake Rediscovered in Barbados After Two Decades In a remarkable breakthrough for global conservation, scientists have rediscovered the world’s smallest known snake—the Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae)—after it went unseen for nearly two decades. Measuring just 10 centimeters (4 inches) in length, this elusive reptile had long been presumed extinct in the wild due … Read more