Space Shuttle Endeavour reached a significant milestone in its journey as it was recently hoisted into a launch-ready position. The California Science Center orchestrated this maneuver, employing a massive crane to elevate the 178,000-pound shuttle upright and carefully position it in the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. With the shuttle now displayed vertically, flanked by an orange fuel tank and rocket boosters, it marks the culmination of the museum’s six-month-long “Go for Stack”…
"Space Shuttle Endeavour Elevates to Launch-Ready Position"
A continuation of wet weather is anticipated for Thursday and Friday, with a weak storm front lingering over the central islands, particularly impacting the Big Island. The current conditions include overcast skies and an increased chance of precipitation. Looking forward, a more robust cold front is expected to traverse the islands on Friday, initiating a shift in weather patterns. As this front moves through, widespread light to moderate showers are forecasted, persisting into the early…
"Upcoming Wet Weather and Windy Weekend in the Forecast for Thursday and Friday"
U.S. oil prices reached a three-month high on Monday following a drone strike on a U.S. base at the Jordan-Syria border, allegedly carried out by an Iran-backed militia. The incident led to the death of U.S. service members. Concurrently, Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) were gearing up for their Q4 2023 earnings reports, influencing market dynamics. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices, after a 6% surge last week, fell below $78 per barrel on…
"Oil Hovers at Critical Level Amid Attack Reports and Anticipation of Major Oil Company Earnings"
Microsoft has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the second company ever to reach a market valuation of $3 trillion. The tech giant achieved this feat shortly after announcing the layoff of 1900 employees from its gaming divisions. The company initially crossed the $3 trillion mark yesterday but experienced a slight dip before climbing again and closing at $3.01 trillion today, translating to $404.87 per share. Apple was the first company to reach a $3…
"Microsoft Attains $3 Trillion Valuation, Secures Second Spot, Despite Recent Layoffs"
The skies have cleared over North Texas, offering a pleasant outlook for the upcoming weekend. Here’s a breakdown of what the weather holds in store for the region in the coming days: Today marks the end of the rain, with lingering patchy fog expected to develop during the morning. Anticipate a transition to mostly cloudy to partly sunny conditions as the day progresses. Looking ahead to the weekend, expect a chilly start with below-normal temperatures…
"North Texas: Rain Moves On, Weekend Forecast Reveals Clear Conditions"