NASA’s Psyche Probe Swings by Mars: A Critical Gravity Boost Toward the $10 Quadrillion Asteroid
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is scheduled to conduct a high-speed flyby of Mars on Friday, May 15, utilizing the planet’s gravitational pull to propel itself toward its ultimate destination in the outer main asteroid belt. The maneuver will bring the probe within 3,000 miles of the Martian surface, providing the necessary velocity boost to reach the metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche.
Boeing Stock Plummets 4% as Trump Reveals China’s Disappointing 200-Jet Order
Boeing Co. shares declined 4% following President Donald Trump’s announcement that China has committed to purchasing 200 aircraft, a figure that investors deemed insufficient relative to previous trade expectations. The deal, revealed during the President’s state visit to Beijing, comes as global markets grapple with significant volatility fueled by shifting tariff policies and trade negotiations.
GTA VI Preorders Coming Monday? Best Buy Leak Sends Gaming World into Frenzy
A major leak from retail giant Best Buy suggests that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) are set to go live as early as May 18. The news has triggered a notable rally in the stock price of parent company Take-Two Interactive as investors and the global gaming community react to the potential start of the game's commercial rollout.
Meet Starship V3: Everything We Know About SpaceX’s Most Powerful Rocket Yet
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has officially filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), signaling a historic shift for the private aerospace giant as it moves toward a potential Nasdaq listing. Simultaneously, the company has completed a record-setting acquisition of xAI to merge artificial intelligence with space exploration, even as it navigates technical hurdles following its recent Starship test flights.
PGA Championship Drama: Garrick Higgo Slapped with Rare 2-Stroke Penalty for Being Late
South African golfer Garrick Higgo faced an immediate setback at the PGA Championship after being assessed a two-stroke penalty for failing to arrive on time for his opening tee flight. Despite the disciplinary action, Higgo demonstrated significant resilience by carding a 69 to remain competitive in the major tournament.
Alex Murdaugh Conviction Overturned: South Carolina Braces for High-Profile Retrial
The South Carolina Supreme Court has vacated the murder convictions of disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh, ordering a new trial in the 2021 shooting deaths of his wife and son. The high court’s decision follows a protracted legal battle over allegations of jury tampering that surfaced shortly after the original six-week trial concluded in 2023.
NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Swings by Mars on Its Quest for a Rare Metal Asteroid
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is performing a critical flyby of Mars as it utilizes the planet's gravity to propel itself toward a rare, metal-rich asteroid located in the outer main belt. This maneuver marks a significant milestone in the mission, providing the necessary velocity to reach its destination between Mars and Jupiter.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Opens Up About Family’s Battle with Alzheimer’s and Her New Project ‘Tangles’
Emmy-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus shared intimate details regarding the emotional toll Alzheimer’s disease has taken on her family while reflecting on her storied career across "Seinfeld" and "Saturday Night Live." Her revelations come alongside broader industry discussions featuring Disney executive Eric Schrier and actor Ethan Hawke, highlighting a period of introspection and creative risk-taking in Hollywood.
Tragic Loss: Medical Experts Reveal Potential Cause of Death for 29-Year-Old NBA Star
The professional sports landscape is navigating a period of profound transition following the deaths of several legendary figures across Major League Baseball, the PGA Tour, and the NBA. These losses coincide with significant personnel shifts in sports media and ongoing legal and disciplinary matters within the NFL and collegiate ranks.
New Cruise Ship Health Warning: Hantavirus Outbreak Sparks Urgent Multi-Country Investigation
International health organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are responding to a multi-country Hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise ship in May 2026. The outbreak, involving the Andes virus (Orthohantavirus andesense), has prompted the evacuation of American passengers and heightened surveillance across several continents.
미·중 정상, 호르무즈 해협 개방 합의…에너지 안보 공조 속 온도 차
도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령과 시진핑 중국 국가주석이 정상회담을 통해 호르무즈 해협의 개방 상태가 유지되어야 한다는 점에 의견을 모았다. 백악관이 발표한 회담 결과 보고서(readout)에 따르면, 양국 정상은 에너지의 자유로운 흐름을 뒷받침하기 위해 해당 해협의 통행권 보장이 필수적이라는 데 동의했다고 14일(현지 시각) 로이터 통신은 보도했다.
Overtime Thriller! Cavs Edge Out Pistons to Take Command of Series
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in a thrilling overtime Game 5 on Tuesday, moving the franchise just one victory away from the Eastern Conference Finals. This pivotal win marks Cleveland’s first road victory of the current postseason, breaking a drought and shifting the momentum of the semifinals in their favor.
Escalation in Ukraine: Russia Launches Unprecedented Daytime Drone and Nighttime Missile Attacks
Ukrainian air defenses successfully neutralized 97% of Russian kamikaze drones during a rare, large-scale daytime assault targeting Kyiv and western regions previously spared from significant damage. The escalation comes as Moscow reports record-breaking drone deployment numbers, while Kyiv continues to strike Russian military assets and discuss reworked peace strategies with U.S. officials.
Secret Operations Exposed: US Citizen Convicted for Running Chinese 'Police Station' in New York
A federal jury in New York has convicted a United States citizen for his role in operating an illegal, secret police station in Manhattan’s Chinatown on behalf of the Chinese government. Lu Jianwang was found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of the People’s Republic of China and conspiring to obstruct justice, marking a high-profile victory for federal prosecutors targeting transnational repression.
마이크로소프트 AI 스타트업 인수 검토…'포스트 오픈AI' 대비
마이크로소프트(MS)가 한때 필수적 파트너였던 오픈AI로부터 독립적인 미래를 준비하기 위해 인공지능(AI) 스타트업 인수를 적극적으로 검토하고 있다. 이는 내년까지 최첨단 AI 모델을 구축하겠다는 목표를 달성하고 우수한 인재를 확보하기 위한 포석으로 풀이된다.
엔비디아 H200 칩, 중국 10개사 판매 허가…공급은 ‘제로’
미국 정부가 중국 기업 약 10곳에 엔비디아(Nvidia)의 고성능 AI 반도체 H200 구매를 승인했지만 실제 공급은 단 한 건도 이뤄지지 않은 것으로 알려졌다. 미·중 기술 패권 경쟁이 심화되면서 공식 허가가 내려진 거래조차 정치·안보 변수에 가로막히는 모습이다.
세레브라스 시스템즈 55억5천만달러 조달 '최대 IPO'
인공지능(AI) 반도체 스타트업 세레브라스 시스템즈(Cerebras Systems)가 올해 미국 증시 최대 규모 기업공개(IPO)에 성공하며 총 55억5천만달러(약 8조2800억원)를 조달했다. AI 인프라 투자 열기가 지속되는 가운데 고성능 AI 추론칩 수요가 폭증하면서 시장의 기대감이 집중된 결과로 풀이된다.
엔비디아 CEO 재단, AI 컴퓨팅 1억 달러 기부
엔비디아의 최고경영자(CEO) 젠슨 황과 그의 부인 로리 황이 설립한 재단이 클라우드 컴퓨팅 업체 코어위브로부터 1억 830만 달러(약 1617억 원) 상당의 컴퓨팅 자원을 구매해 대학 및 비영리 연구 기관에 기부했다. 이번 결정은 순수 연구 지원이라는 명분과 함께, 엔비디아의 핵심 파트너사인 코어위브의 매출을 뒷받침하는 전략적 행보로 풀이된다.
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