Day: January 17, 2025
SpaceX Starship Breaks Up Mid-Flight, Flights Diverted
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft broke apart mid-flight, prompting airlines to reroute flights to avoid falling debris. Elon Musk’s company successfully recovered a first-stage booster after its return to Earth on Thursday. However, the new-generation uncrewed spacecraft was lost during its test flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) briefly slowed and diverted flights around the debris area.
New Army Officers, Recruits Boost Peace Efforts in Mindanao
The 6th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has welcomed 37 new lieutenants into its community-based peacebuilding teams. These efforts support the government’s ongoing peace initiatives with Moro communities in Central Mindanao. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the 6th ID, announced the new assignments on Friday, January 17. The newly commissioned lieutenants and 100
TikTok on the Brink: The Fight to Save an App Loved by Millions
TikTok, the wildly popular social media app with 170 million American users, is facing a shutdown in the United States this Sunday unless a last-minute intervention halts the federal ban. The looming deadline has sparked a flurry of political maneuvering and legal battles, with major implications for the app’s users and its Chinese parent company,
