SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship in Starbase, Texas. (Picture credit: AP) SpaceX called off a planned test flight of its Starship rocket on Sunday night, just minutes before launch, citing a technical problem with ground systems. The cancellation marked another setback for Elon Musk’s giant rocket, which has faced repeated failures in recent months.The launch had…
US President Donald Trump has prevented Ukraine from using long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory, the Daily Telegraph reports. The Pentagon review mechanism limiting long-rage strikes was introduced to “entice” Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. It means Kyiv has been unable to fire US-made Atacms weapons, as well as the…
Christie Brinkley attends the U.S. Open on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Michael LeBrecht/USTA The 2025 U.S. Open officially got underway with Round 1 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., on Sunday. Mixed Doubles play kicked off the 145th annual event last week, and like the 2025 Wimbledon tournament at All…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to expand his military deployments to more Democratic-led cities, responding to an offer by Maryland’s governor to join him in a tour of Baltimore by saying he might instead “send in the ‘troops.’” Last week, Trump said he was considering Chicago and New York for troop…
A new bruise has appeared on President Donald Trump’s left hand, adding to the one he’s had on his right hand for months, amid mounting questions about his health. The 79-year-old president hit the links with former Major League Baseball player Roger Clemens and his son Kacy at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia on…
CHICAGO (WLS) — A U.S. official confirmed to ABC News Sunday that the Pentagon is planning a possible deployment of National Guard forces in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson says he’s in contact with county and state officials, but says he’s heard nothing from the White House. He called a possible National Guard deployment in Chicago…
President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy troops to Baltimore, escalating a clash with Maryland Governor Wes Moore after the Democrat invited him to join a “safety walk” in the city. “If Wes Moore needs help, like Gavin Newscum did in L.A., I will send in the ‘troops,’ which is being done in nearby DC,…
In a significant move toward global decarbonization, Bill Gates’ nonprofit organization, Breakthrough Energy, has announced a partnership with the Japanese government to bolster research in biomass and hydrogen technologies. This collaboration, revealed on August 24, 2025, aims to accelerate Japan’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions by leveraging innovative energy solutions. According to details from Nikkei…
![[Kim Hyung-ryong] Gates' visit inspires Korea's organoid research leadership](https://news.charm-retirement.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/news-p.v1.20250824.7387ed13659f47e5a2f9435e13c71621_T1.jpg "[Kim Hyung-ryong] Gates’ visit inspires Korea’s organoid research leadership")
Last week, South Korea welcomed Bill Gates, whose special contribution to Korean press reminded us of our nation’s profound responsibility and opportunity to advance global health. In his article, Gates urged Korea to do three things: to invest in proven multilateral health programs, to apply our innovation capacity to global challenges, and to remind the…
Ukraine on Sunday marked 34 years since its independence, as Russia accused the country of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight. The weekend’s developments come as U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in an interview that he believes “the Russians have made significant…