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Bird Strike Suspected in Jeju Air Crash at Muan International Airport
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Dec
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Bird Strike Suspected in Jeju Air Crash at Muan International Airport

UPDATE ! On Sunday morning, a Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to Muan International Airport in South Korea tragically crashed during landing, resulting in the loss of 179 lives out of the 181 individuals on board. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, reportedly skidded off the runway and collided with a wall before erupting into flames. Preliminary investigations suggest that a bird strike, coupled with adverse weather conditions, may have contributed to the accident. According to…
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Bitcoin’s Resilience Amid Record $14 Billion Options Expiry
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Dec
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Bitcoin’s Resilience Amid Record $14 Billion Options Expiry

On December 27, 2024, the cryptocurrency market experienced a significant event as Bitcoin (BTC) options contracts worth over $14 billion reached their expiration. This marked the largest options expiry in Bitcoin's history, raising concerns about potential market volatility. However, Bitcoin's price demonstrated remarkable resilience, maintaining stability and even experiencing a slight uptick following the expiry. The expiry involved approximately 146,000 Bitcoin options contracts, each representing one BTC, with a "max pain" point identified at $85,000.…
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Air Canada Plane Catches Fire on Landing
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Dec
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Air Canada Plane Catches Fire on Landing

A dramatic and alarming incident unfolded on December 29, 2024, when an Air Canada flight caught fire during its landing, just hours after a separate crash caused the temporary shutdown of one of South Korea’s busiest airports. The Air Canada flight, which had departed from Vancouver, was arriving at an international airport when it experienced an engine fire on the runway upon landing. Firefighters and emergency responders were immediately deployed, and the airport was temporarily…
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Trump Vows to Reinstate Death Penalty for Violent Offenders
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Dec
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Trump Vows to Reinstate Death Penalty for Violent Offenders

In a recent announcement, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump declared his intention to direct the Justice Department to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty for violent criminals, including rapists and murderers, upon assuming office on January 20. This statement comes in response to President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment without parole. Biden, who had previously placed a moratorium on federal executions upon taking office in January…
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Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea: Over 120 Dead
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Dec
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Tragic Plane Crash in South Korea: Over 120 Dead

On December 29, 2024, a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, operating as Flight 7C2216 from Bangkok to Muan International Airport in South Korea, crashed during landing, resulting in at least 120 fatalities. The aircraft, carrying 181 individuals—175 passengers and six crew members—attempted a landing without deploying its landing gear, causing it to skid off the runway and collide with a concrete wall, leading to a catastrophic fire. Emergency responders rescued two injured crew members from the…
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China Approves Construction of World’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam in Tibet
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Dec
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China Approves Construction of World’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam in Tibet

China has greenlit the construction of the world's largest hydroelectric dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, a project poised to surpass the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam. The dam is expected to generate approximately 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, significantly contributing to China's carbon neutrality goals. However, the project has raised environmental concerns and geopolitical tensions, particularly with downstream countries like India and Bangladesh, due to potential impacts on water resources…
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Growing Concerns Over Space Debris & Kessler Syndrome
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Dec
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Growing Concerns Over Space Debris & Kessler Syndrome

The increasing accumulation of space debris in Earth's orbit is raising alarms among scientists and space agencies, who warn of the potential onset of the Kessler Syndrome—a scenario where the density of objects in low Earth orbit leads to a cascade of collisions, rendering space activities and satellite operations perilous. The Kessler Syndrome, proposed by NASA scientist Donald J. Kessler in 1978, describes a situation where space debris collisions generate more debris, exponentially increasing the…
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German President Dissolves Parliament, Sets Snap Election for February 23
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Dec
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German President Dissolves Parliament, Sets Snap Election for February 23

BREAKING NEWS In a significant political development, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved the Bundestag, paving the way for snap elections scheduled for February 23, 2025. This decision follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition government, which lost its majority in the Bundestag. The dissolution comes after the Free Democrats (FDP) exited the coalition, leaving the government without a legislative majority. President Steinmeier emphasized the necessity for stable governance and called for a…
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Boost Your PC’s Performance: Tips to Speed Up Windows 10/11
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Dec
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Boost Your PC’s Performance: Tips to Speed Up Windows 10/11

Are you experiencing slow performance on your Windows 10 or 11 computer? Over time, even the fastest PCs can feel sluggish. Luckily, with a few simple tweaks, you can restore your computer's speed and enhance its performance. Here's how: 1. Disable Startup Programs Many applications launch automatically when your PC starts, slowing down boot time. Steps: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager. Go to the Startup tab. Disable unnecessary programs…
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Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92
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Dec
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Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92

BREAKING NEWS Former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. A distinguished economist and statesman, Singh served as India’s 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, playing a pivotal role in shaping the nation's economic policies and development trajectory. Singh's tenure is remembered for landmark reforms that opened up India’s economy during his time as finance minister in the 1990s. His leadership further emphasized inclusive…
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