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A groundbreaking space telescope is set to launch next month to map the cosmos in infrared light. The SPHEREx mission, officially known as the Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, has been designed to provide scientists with a comprehensive map of the sky using spectroscopy. This approach will allow researchers to analyse the composition and distances of millions of galaxies and stars. The mission, expected to last two years, will collect data on more than 450 million galaxies and over 100 million stars in the Milky Way.Key questions about the universe’s early moments,…

(Bloomberg) — The first round of Chinese sanctions to hit US oil were received with a whimper, and traders are speculating that the move is unlikely to rattle American exports of crude. Most Read from Bloomberg After China hit crude purchases from the US with 10% retaliatory tariffs, the futures market took an initial dip — but most of those losses have already been recovered. The reason for the lackluster response is that US oil exports to China have recently taken a backseat to other buyers that are snapping up more barrels. Last year, China imported close to 180,000 barrels…

US stock futures pulled back as the Trump administration’s trade war with China gained steam and investors digested corporate earnings reports. Dow Jones futures (YM=F) remained roughly flat, while S&P 500 futures (ES=F) slipped roughly 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures (NQ=F) slid 0.3%. Trump imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese goods overnight on Tuesday and Chinese leader Xi Jinping quickly countered by announcing tariffs on 80 US products. Trump later indicated China’s retaliatory tariffs were ‘fine’ and he was in no rush to speak with Xi, suggesting an end to the trade war may not be near. Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) is already…

A massive coronal hole stretching over 800,000 kilometres has been detected on the Sun’s surface, releasing high-speed solar wind toward Earth. This phenomenon is expected to intensify auroral activity on January 31 and February 1. The solar wind, travelling at speeds exceeding 500 kilometres per second, could lead to minor geomagnetic storm conditions. These disturbances may result in vibrant northern and southern lights in higher latitudes, enhancing visibility for aurora enthusiasts.High-Speed Solar Wind Headed for EarthAs reported by space.com, according to spaceweather.com, coronal holes are regions where the Sun’s magnetic field opens up, allowing solar wind to escape. These areas…

Allianz Partners names Dominic Ganter as MD for Greater SE Asia February 5 2025 by Joana Nguyen Allianz Partners, a B2B2C insurance and assistance services provider, has appointed Dominic Gantner as managing director for Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA), effective from March 1, according to a press… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides a round-up of the latest…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary cleared a key Senate committee today. Should Big Pharma be worried? Analysts believe it bodes poorly for vaccine makers. But Pfizer (PFE) CEO Albert Bourla said he doesn’t think so, in an interview with Yahoo Finance. In fact, he said that RFK’s views on vaccines are not as radical as publicly perceived. And he isn’t the only one to have had closed-door meetings with RFK and left with the same conclusion. Bourla said that he met with Kennedy and President Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago prior to Trump taking…

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s services activity expanded at a slower pace in January, with the Lunar New Year holidays worsening employment, but business sentiment improved, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday. The Caixin/S&P Global services purchasing managers’ index (PMI), slipped to 51.0 from 52.2 in December, but remained above the 50-mark that separates expansion from contraction on a monthly basis. That echoes the official PMI, which showed services activity weakened to 50.3 from 52.0. The Caixin survey showed that new business growth eased to a four-month low, while employment fell to the weakest since April 2024. The fall in…

A land dispute turns Jeeta’s life upside down in Pakka Blackiye, a gripping Punjabi film directed by Gurmeet Singh. Starring Victor Johan as Jeeta, the story follows his fight against powerful enemies while trying to win Reet’s love. With betrayal, action, and romance intertwined, the film explores Jeeta’s resilience in proving himself as the rightful heir. The movie blends intense drama with engaging storytelling, making it a must-watch for Punjabi cinema fans.When and Where to Watch Pakka BlackiyePakka Blackiye is already streaming. You can now watch it on the Chaupal App. If you haven’t yet, it’s a great time to…

By Alessandro Parodi and Nick Carey (Reuters) – Tesla posted lower sales across five European countries in January, including the United Kingdom and France, as competitors with newer models gained on the electric vehicle maker and polls show public opinion souring on CEO Elon Musk. Musk has made a high-profile foray into politics, with much of his 2024 dominated by his financial support of Donald Trump, on whom the billionaire CEO spent $250 million in what proved a successful campaign to return to the White House. He has also stirred controversy with his vocal support for far-right parties in Britain…

Shah Rukh Khan has officially announced the title of his son Aryan Khan’s debut directorial project. The Netflix series, named The Ba***ds of Bollywood, was revealed during the Next on Netflix event in Mumbai. The announcement was made through a title reveal video, featuring Shah Rukh and Aryan, where the latter acknowledged his position in the industry by stating, «baap ka raj hai.» The series, produced by Gauri Khan, has been co-created by Aryan along with Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan. While the cast remains undisclosed, multiple actors are said to be involved in the project, as stated by Shah…