European startup carrier Global Airlines has purchased its first plane — the Airbus A380 superjumbo. The carrier plans to equip the plane with “approximately” 471 seats and fly between the US and UK. The plan differs from many other carriers…
Casinos on the Las Vegas Strip are making changes to attract “higher value customers,” WSJ reports. Blackjack players on the Strip are paying more to gamble and winning less. In 2022, blackjack players lost $1 billion at the tables on…
A Florida challenge is giving snake hunters the chance to win a share of $30,000 in prizes. The top prize of $10,000 will go to the participant who removes the most Burmese pythons. Officials say Burmese pythons are an invasive…
Ukraine’s military has grappled with logistical challenges throughout the war with Russia. Ukrainian special operators in particular have been learning to fight without those “tethers.” The US military is also preparing for a future where opponents can challenge its logistics…
The US is gearing up for a potential battle in outer space, according to a top official. The military “is ready to fight tonight in space if we have to,” Brigadier general Jesse Morehouse said Thursday. China, India, Russia, and…
Insider found hundreds of Twitter profiles of people claiming to be Temu ambassadors. Coupon codes for shopping discounts at Temu were being shared on these profiles. Experts say these accounts are likely created by individuals or organizations who want to…
A deepfake video of Ron DeSantis as Michael Scott in “The Office” has gone viral on Twitter. The disturbingly realistic video shows DeSantis trying to prove he’s not wearing women’s clothes. The video is the latest example of AI being…
Ukraine’s defense ministry tweeted that its Storm Shadow missiles have hit “100%” of their targets. Britain gave Ukraine the missiles in May after Ukraine asked for longer-range weapons. However, Russia also claims it’s intercepted two of the Storm Shadow missiles,…
Elon Musk has approved more government requests for censorship on Twitter than his predecessor. A “free speech absolutist,” Musk previously said he’d only censor Russian news “at gunpoint.” Now facing criticism over Twitter’s track record, he says there’s no “actual…
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy reached a debt ceiling agreement yesterday. The proposal must pass in the House, where some GOP members have said they won’t support it. A group of Democrats has formed to help carry the bill…
