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Researchers from the University of Warwick, collaborating with NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), have contributed to the discovery of a potentially habitable Earth-sized planet named Gliese 12 b. This distant world, located approximately 40 light years away, boasts a surface temperature akin to the UK’s 2022 heatwave, rendering it one of the few rocky planets where human survival is theoretically possible. However, its considerable distance prevents closer observation. Gliese 12 b orbits its star, Gliese 12, every 12.8 days and receives 1.6 times more energy than Earth does from the sun. Utilizing data from NASA and ESA satellites, the team confirmed the planet’s existence, size, temperature, and distance from Earth, the BBC reported. read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511xnyw3pyo Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

The pioneering winged commercial spaceplane, Dream Chaser DC-100, dubbed “Tenacity,” has reached NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking its final stop before embarking on its maiden voyage to the International Space Station (ISS) later this year. Following extensive testing at Ohio’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility, the spaceplane has received clearance to undergo final pre-launch preparations, including the completion of its thermal protection system and payload integration. Tenacity, developed by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) under the independent arm, Sierra Space, has been in the making since its announcement in September 2004, New Atlas has reported. read more: https://newatlas.com/space/dream-chaser-spaceplane-iss/ Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

The Euclid space telescope, launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), has made its first scientific findings, revealing numerous rogue planets detached from their stars. These wandering worlds were observed within the Orion nebula, situated 1,500 light years away, marking a significant milestone for the mission. Euclid’s primary objective is to construct a comprehensive 3D map of the universe during its six-year mission, shedding light on the enigmatic 95% comprised of dark matter and dark energy, The Guardian has reported. read more: https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/may/23/euclid-telescope-rogue-planets-floating-free-milky-way Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

New images from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal a ‘dead’ robot lying on the Martian surface. Launched in 2005, the orbiter’s mission is to investigate the presence of water on Mars over extended periods. Despite previous findings indicating past water activity, uncertainties persist regarding its duration and potential to support life. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, the orbiter has documented Mars’ dynamic environment, capturing phenomena such as shifting sand dunes and seasonal ice. With over 18 years of operation, it ranks as the third longest-lasting spacecraft orbiting Mars, Supercar Blondie has reported. read more: https://supercarblondie.com/nasa-spacecraft-spots-dead-robot-on-mars-surface/ Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

SpaceX successfully launched a group of spy satellites, marking the beginning of a new U.S. intelligence initiative aimed at enhancing the nation’s space-based surveillance capabilities. This project, led by SpaceX in collaboration with the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office and Northrop Grumman, involves deploying hundreds of satellites into orbit to rapidly detect ground targets worldwide. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying the first batch of satellites. The NRO plans to launch more satellites throughout 2024 and beyond, Reuters reported. read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/spacex-launches-first-satellites-us-225915235.html Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

As Memorial Day signals the start of summer vacation in Michigan, beachgoers may encounter more than just sand—pounds of discarded plastics and trash litter the shores. To combat this issue, some Michigan communities have turned to innovative solutions, employing robots for cleanup efforts. Remote-controlled “BeBots” have been utilized on various Michigan beaches in recent years, with the latest deployment set for Belle Isle beach in Detroit. Scheduled for June 8, World Ocean Day, the BeBot will join volunteers to clear plastic and debris, with cleanups continuing as needed through September, Bridge Michigan reported. read more: https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/robots-work-cleaning-trash-michigan-beaches Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center recently unveiled Tiangong, a full-size humanoid robot standing at 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 95 pounds. Powered by electric energy, Tiangong boasts advanced sensors and processors, enabling it to jog at a steady pace of 3.7 mph, navigate complex terrain, and execute tasks with precision. Equipped with cutting-edge features like vision perception sensors and a high-precision inertial measurement unit, Tiangong can perform 550 trillion operations per second, Fox News reported. read more: https://www.foxnews.com/tech/china-unveils-its-first-full-size-electric-running-humanoid-robot Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

Two years after a Russian defense think tank offered a cash reward for capturing an Estonian-made THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle in Ukraine, Russian forces appear to have seized one. Photos of a damaged THeMIS, made by Milrem Robotics, were posted on Russian Telegram channels. A Milrem spokesperson confirmed awareness of the images but declined to comment. Federico Borsari from the Center for European Policy Analysis noted that the vehicle in the photos resembles a THeMIS and features a Ukrainian flag, indicating it was supplied to Kyiv, Defense News reported. read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/russian-forces-may-seized-first-150320050.html Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

MAMA BEAR (Mechanics of Additively Manufactured Architectures Bayesian Experimental Autonomous Researcher) is an innovative system that 3D prints small structures, tests their energy absorption by crushing them in a hydraulic press, and records the results. For the past three years, MAMA BEAR has iteratively modified and tested designs over 25,000 times, leading to a new efficiency world record of 75% energy absorption, surpassing the previous 71% record. The breakthrough design resembles a twisted flower, New Atlas has reported. read more: https://newatlas.com/technology/autonomous-ai-robot-building-crushing-breaks-record/ Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

Meredith Whittaker, head of the encrypted messaging app Signal, criticized AI tools for their reliance on mass surveillance and control over our lives, during an interview with AFP on Thursday. Speaking at the VivaTech conference in Paris, she argued that the enthusiasm for AI overlooks its dependence on extensive data collection, a practice rooted in the 1990s US tech industry’s business model. Whittaker, a former Google employee and co-founder of the AI Now Institute at NYU, campaigns for privacy and opposes data extraction-driven business models. Whittaker expressed skepticism about the AI industry’s direction, highlighting the extensive data AI systems require and generate, which can influence and control lives, Barron’s reported. read more: https://www.barrons.com/news/ai-relies-on-mass-surveillance-warns-signal-boss-20280d0a Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

Sales of newly built homes fell 4.7% in April compared to March and dropped 7.7% from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census. March sales were also revised significantly lower. Higher mortgage rates are affecting sales, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising from the high 6% range at the end of March to 7.5% in April, reducing affordability. The median price of new homes sold in April was $433,500, up 4% from April 2023, primarily due to the sale of higher-end homes. Builders face high costs for land, labor, and materials, preventing price reductions, CNBC has reported. read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/23/newly-built-home-sales-april.html Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act” (FIT21) on Wednesday evening, aiming to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. The bill classifies cryptocurrency as a commodity, exempting it from securities regulations, and outlines whether the SEC or CFTC should oversee it. The Republican-led bill, the first of its kind, passed with a 279-136 vote, supported by 71 Democrats, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Quartz has reported. read more: https://qz.com/crypto-regulation-bill-passed-in-the-house-1851496142 Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

Mortgage rates declined for the third consecutive week, dropping below 7% for the first time in over a month amid ongoing home affordability challenges. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey released Thursday, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.94% from 7.02% last week. A year ago, the rate was 6.57%, Fox Business reported. read more: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/mortgage-rates-may-23-2024 Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

Stocks fell on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 600 points, marking its largest single-day decline since April 30. The Dow fell by 1.5%, led by a 6.7% drop in Boeing shares. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also decreased by 0.9% and 0.6%, respectively, despite hitting record highs earlier. Nvidia’s shares surged over 8% following better-than-expected first-quarter results and a 10-for-1 stock split announcement. The company also provided strong second-quarter revenue guidance, exceeding forecasts, CNBC has reported. read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/22/stock-market-today-live-updates.html Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

In the first quarter of 2024, companies paid a record $339.2 billion in dividends, a 2.4% increase from the same period in 2023, according to a report by asset manager Janus Henderson. This growth was bolstered by Alibaba and Meta making their first-ever dividend payments, contributing significantly with $2.6 billion and $1.1 billion respectively. The banking sector, with a 12% increase, was a major driver, while the transport sector saw a decline due to Maersk’s substantial dividend cut. Regionally, the U.S. set an all-time quarterly record, and Canada and Sweden also broke first-quarter records, Barron’s reported. read more: https://www.barrons.com/news/companies-put-record-amount-in-shareholders-pockets-report-8c5aa393 Links for B.C. Visit My Website https://bcbegley.com Follow Me On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley Subscribe To My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley Watch Me On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A Follow Me On Twitter https://twitter.com/BC_News1 Watch Me On Rumble https://rumble.com/c/c-280191 Follow Me On Gab https://gab.com/BC_Begley Follow Me On Truth Social https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley