Altman Seeks Rocket Firm to Compete with Musk's SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is exploring buying a rocket company to launch orbital data centres, intensifying his rivalry with Elon Musk. Discover the details of the stalled talks and the AI competition driving this space ambition.

Instagram down in major global blackout

Instagram experienced a major worldwide outage on 4 December 2025, leaving millions of users unable to access the platform. Reports flooded Downdetector as the blackout hit. Read the latest.

China shuts factory over 'childlike' sex dolls

A Chinese factory is shut after a global outcry over sex dolls resembling children. Regulators and online giants like Shein and AliExpress face mounting pressure to act. Read the full investigation.

Last Supermoon Until 2042 Visible Tonight

The 'Cold Moon', the final and highest Supermoon of 2025, peaks tonight. Don't miss this rare celestial event, not to be seen again at this extreme altitude for 17 years.

Venmo service outage hits UK customers

Venmo users across the UK are reporting a major service outage, leaving them unable to send or receive money. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Follow for live updates.

Wrongful Social Media Closures Hit Australians

Australians are being locked out of their social media accounts due to flawed AI moderation. Learn about the legal fight for digital rights and how to protect your account.

NASA finds vital sugars for life on asteroid Bennu

NASA's analysis of the Bennu asteroid sample reveals ribose and glucose, key building blocks for life. This discovery suggests the ingredients for life are widespread. Read the full story.

US Plans Robotics Push to Compete with China

The Trump administration is crafting a national strategy to boost American robotics, with an executive order expected in 2026. This move aims to counter China's dominance and bring manufacturing back to the US.

Cosmonaut removed from NASA mission over SpaceX probe

Veteran Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev is under investigation for allegedly photographing sensitive SpaceX documents, violating US arms laws. He has been replaced on the 2026 ISS mission. Read the full story.

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