‘The Guardian’ reports that the announcement was made by Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s chief operating officer, on Feb. 8. Shotwell said the decision had been made because Starlink was “never meant to be weaponized” or used “for offensive purposes”.
Sar2667 asteroid soars across English Channel on Monday morning
An asteroid could be seen over the English Channel in the early hours of Monday morning after it entered Earth’s atmosphere. The one-metre wide asteroid lit up the night sky around 3am, with some capturing the moment on video. It is just the seventh ti…
Orange County deputies investigating deadly shooting
A man in his 20s is dead following a shooting in Orlando early Monday morning, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident happened in the area of South Kirkman Road near Colonial Drive shortly before 2 a.m.
Moldovan Government Collapses Following Series of Crises
On February 10, the government of Moldova collapsed as pro-Western Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita resigned. ABC News reports that the development adds to a series of crises that have struck the small nation since Russia’s invasion of its neighbor, Uk…
UN Emergency Chief Visits Turkey-Syria Border, Calls for More Aid
UN emergency relief chief Martin Griffiths visited the border crossing between Turkey and Syria on Sunday. He called for more international aid to assist more than four million Syrians affected by the earthquakes. Photo: Firas Makdesi/Reuters
4 adults, 2 children displaced after fire in northeast DC
Authorities say four adults and two children have been displaced after an early morning fire in northeast D.C.
Mike Pence Subpoenaed by Special Counsel Investigating Trump
NBC News reports that the former vice president has been subpoenaed by the counsel investigating Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Man killed in ‘cold-hearted’ murder at Lithonia sports bar
The owner of the bar says he saw surveillance footage of the suspect pulling out a gun and shooting his victim over and over – not stopping even when the man fell to the ground.
Jodie Comer named best actress at UK’s WhatOnStage awards
“Killing Eve” star Jodie Comer has been named best actor at London’s WhatsOnStage awards