Author: David Miller

Headline: Federal Prosecutors Call for Trump to Be Barred from Politicizing Election Interference Trial In a major development in the closely-watched election interference trial of former President Donald J. Trump, federal prosecutors are urging the presiding judge to prevent Trump from using the proceedings as a platform to launch political attacks against the Biden administration. The prosecutors argue that allowing Trump to politicize the trial could potentially hinder a fair judgment. Trump and his legal team have consistently portrayed the indictment as a retaliatory strike by President Biden, ever since he was charged with plotting to overturn the 2020 election.…

Title: Japan’s “Moon Sniper” Lander Enters Lunar Orbit, Sets its Sights on Historic Moon Landing Japan’s ambitious lunar mission took a significant leap forward as its “Moon Sniper” lander successfully entered lunar orbit, edging the nation closer to landing a robotic explorer on the moon’s surface. The milestone achievement puts Japan in the race to join the exclusive club of countries that have touched down on the lunar landscape. Currently completing one loop around the moon every 6.4 hours, the Moon Sniper will tighten its orbit in the coming weeks, in preparation for a historic touchdown attempt in mid-January. If…

Apple is set to launch its highly anticipated Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in the next few weeks, according to supply chain analysts. The tech giant is said to be starting mass shipments of the headset in the first week of January, with availability in Apple Stores expected by late January or early February. Renowned supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple will initially ship around 500,000 units of the Vision Pro. This aligns with a report from Apple analyst Mark Gurman, who also mentioned that the headset would be available for sale by February. While Apple has not provided…

Title: Apple Faces Potential Ban on Selling Latest Apple Watches Due to Patent Infringement Ruling Apple is currently grappling with the possibility of not being able to sell its newest Apple Watch models in the wake of a patent infringement ruling by the US International Trade Commission (ITC). Effective from Christmas day, the ruling states that several of Apple’s latest models, including the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, have violated patents registered to medical device manufacturer Masimo. In response to the ruling, Apple has already removed the offending Watch models from its online store and is…

Title: Stable Crude Oil Prices Unfazed by Angola’s OPEC Exit In a surprising move, Angola recently announced its departure from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). However, despite the shockwaves this decision sent throughout the industry, crude oil prices remained relatively stable on Friday, leaving experts to question its long-term impact. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was recorded at $74.03, marking a slight 0.09% decrease compared to the previous day. It is important to note that on the same Friday before Christmas last year, WTI was considerably higher, trading at $79.56 per barrel.…

Maine Secretary of State Weighs Decision on Trump’s Eligibility for Primary Ballots Maine’s secretary of state, Shenna Bellows, is set to make a crucial decision that could have far-reaching implications for a movement to prevent former President Donald J. Trump from appearing on primary ballots nationwide. After a recent hearing at Maine’s State House, three separate complaints challenging Trump’s eligibility for the state’s Republican primary ballot were put on the table for consideration. Two of the complaints hinge on a constitutional provision that the Colorado Supreme Court referred to in its groundbreaking ruling, barring Trump from holding office again due…

Title: No. 3 Iowa Women’s Basketball Dominates Loyola Chicago in Last Non-Conference Game In their final non-conference matchup before the holiday break, the No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team secured a resounding victory against Loyola Chicago with a final score of 98-69. The game showcased an exceptional performance by freshman Caitlin Clark, who led the Hawkeyes with an impressive triple-double of 35 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists. Despite the ultimate decisive win, Iowa initially struggled defensively, allowing Loyola to keep the game within reach until halftime. The Ramblers capitalized on their strong shooting, making it difficult for the Hawkeyes…

Title: Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Continue Attacks on Ships in Red Sea, Challenging Global Coalition’s Efforts In a recent development, analysts are skeptical about the effectiveness of a 10-country coalition led by the United States in curbing the Houthi rebels’ aggressive activities targeting ships in the Red Sea. Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been carrying out attacks on both commercial and military vessels, possibly in connection with Israel, in order to exert pressure on Israel to halt its operations in Gaza. These attacks have garnered significant support within Yemen, allowing the Houthi group to recruit new fighters. The consequences have been far-reaching…

SpaceX’s Dragon cargo spacecraft is scheduled to depart from the International Space Station (ISS) on December 21, 2023. NASA will be providing live coverage of the Dragon’s undocking and departure, starting at 4:45 p.m. EST on the NASA+ streaming service, NASA Television, YouTube, and their website. The Dragon will undock from the Harmony module at 9:05 p.m. and move to a safe distance from the ISS after receiving commands from ground controllers. Following this, the spacecraft will re-enter Earth’s atmosphere and splash down off the coast of Florida. Upon its return, the Dragon will be bringing back over 4,300 pounds…

Title: Celebrities’ Revelations and Events Captivate the Entertainment World In the realm of Hollywood, recent news has been dominated by a flurry of revelations and events involving some of our favorite celebrities. From confessions to health emergencies, here’s a roundup of the hottest topics making waves in Tinseltown: 1. Matthew Perry candidly opens up about ketamine use prior to his untimely death: Beloved actor Matthew Perry, known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom “Friends,” has startled fans with his revelation about his past struggles with ketamine use. Perry, who tragically passed away recently, revealed in an…