Author: Newyorki

Growing up, Nora AlMatrooshi shared the same awe of the cosmos as her predecessors, spending her days marveling at the stars and envisioning journeys to the Moon. This week, she achieved a historic milestone as the first Arab woman to complete NASA’s rigorous training program, poised to embark on a voyage beyond Earth’s atmosphere. AlMatrooshi, aged 30, fondly recalls a childhood lesson that ignited her passion for space exploration. Her teacher ingeniously recreated a lunar expedition in their classroom, crafting makeshift spacesuits and simulating the lunar landscape. “We stepped out of the tent, and the classroom was enveloped in darkness.…

Donald Trump consolidated his hold on the Republican presidential nomination with significant victories in the “Super Tuesday” primaries, positioning himself for what appears to be an inevitable rematch with President Joe Biden in November. Fifteen states, including California and Texas, held nominating contests on this pivotal day of the 2024 race, as both candidates aimed for a second term in the White House. Among the first ten states called, Trump secured a clean sweep of victories over Nikki Haley, including in Texas, and comfortably carried Virginia. This success significantly reduced one of his challenger’s potential opportunities to win a state.…

The US Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling reverses Colorado’s decision to remove Donald Trump from the primary ballot last year, allowing him to appear on the ballot in all 50 states. The Colorado Supreme Court’s previous 4-3 ruling, which cited Trump’s alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, was overturned. The decision hinged on a unique interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s Section 3, which prohibits insurrectionists from holding office. In an unsigned opinion, the US Supreme Court stated that states lack the constitutional authority to enforce Section 3 concerning federal offices, particularly the Presidency. It asserted that Congress must establish…

Nikki Haley’s campaign has celebrated her as the first woman to win a Republican primary, but she faces significant challenges with Donald Trump poised to secure the nomination. In her first victory of the 2024 Republican primaries, Haley triumphed in the District of Columbia. She secured 62.9% of the vote, surpassing Trump’s 33.2%. Despite this win, Haley only gained 19 delegates, a fraction of the 1,215 required for nomination. Her campaign highlighted the historic nature of her win, emphasizing her status as the first woman to achieve this feat in US history. However, they also noted that Haley faces a…

President Biden and his likely Republican opponent, Donald Trump, both made appearances in Texas border towns on Thursday, creating a rare overlap that sets the stage for a clash over immigration as the election season approaches. In Brownsville, situated along the Rio Grande at the Mexican border, Biden urged Congressional Republicans to demonstrate courage and back a bipartisan border security agreement. Earlier this month, Republican lawmakers blocked legislation they had previously supported, following Trump’s expression of opposition to the measure. “It’s long overdue for action,” Biden stated in his address, challenging Trump to “join me” in urging Congress to enact…

Kentucky’s 82-year-old senator, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, plans to step down as minority leader by the year’s end. Mitch McConnell, hailing from Kentucky, will resign as the Republican leader in the US Senate, adding further upheaval to an already tumultuous election cycle. McConnell, at 82 years old, holds the record as the longest-serving Senate leader. Despite his tenure, he remains a deeply polarizing figure in America’s sharply divided political landscape. Recent health scares in public have fueled intense speculation about his well-being. McConnell’s aides clarified that his decision to step aside, announced on the Senate floor on Wednesday,…

A company in the UAE has made a remarkable move: the appointment of an AI employee as an AI Observer. IHC, an Abu Dhabi-based company, said the initiative positions it as a pioneer in taking advantage of AI for corporate governance and decision-making. IHC’s new officer is named Aiden Insight. He represents a virtual entity equipped with advanced AI capabilities, poised to revolutionize how IHC navigates the intricacies of the global investment landscape. The appointment is the first of its kind in the Middle East. And Europe had its share of pioneering in AI employment when an AI HR officer…

A nuclear weapons facility in Texas announced its resumption of operations on Wednesday after temporarily halting due to wildfires in the vicinity. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), plant operators confirmed, “The Pantex Plant is open for normal day shift operations for Wednesday, February 28; all personnel are to report for duty according to their assigned schedule.” While the Texas A&M Forest Service reported that 25 out of 31 fires across the state were contained early Wednesday, the largest inferno, dubbed the Smokehouse Creek Fire, had engulfed 300,000 acres and continued to pose a containment challenge. Satellite imagery…

The US president appears optimistic amid reports that Hamas is contemplating a proposed 40-day ceasefire, potentially involving the exchange of Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostages. Joe Biden has expressed optimism, stating his belief in the possibility of a new temporary ceasefire in Gaza by next Monday. This comes as Hamas reportedly considers a draft agreement for a 40-day pause in fighting and the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, according to a source cited by Reuters. Biden conveyed during a visit to New York, following a taping for NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, “My national security adviser tells…

Authorities reported that a man, identified as a US Air Force member, was critically injured after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred around 1 pm on Sunday on International Drive, prompting a response from both local police and the Secret Service. Fire and emergency services attended to the man, who sustained serious burns. “An adult male was transported by DC Fire and EMS [Emergency Medical Services] to a local hospital where they remain in critical condition,” the police department reported on Twitter/X. A video shared online…