Author: OMN AI

Blue Origin has announced plans for a massive satellite internet network. The company is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will launch over 5,400 satellites into orbit. The project marks a major expansion of the company’s space operations. The network aims to provide uninterrupted internet access worldwide. TeraWave Designed for Speed and Global Coverage The company named the satellite system TeraWave. Blue Origin said it will deliver continuous internet service across the globe. The network will also move massive amounts of data at very high speeds. The company said TeraWave will outperform existing commercial satellite networks.…

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is back in Washington, D.C., drawing millions of visitors to celebrate living cultural traditions and diverse communities. This major annual event highlights the richness of American and global heritage through music, food, crafts, and storytelling. The festival provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience cultural practices firsthand and learn about different ways of life. Festival organizers say the event promotes understanding, appreciation, and connection. “The goal is to celebrate culture in its many forms and to bring people together through shared experiences,” a spokesperson said. From traditional dances to hands-on craft demonstrations, the festival…

Plants growing close together can warn one another about incoming stress, helping nearby neighbours survive conditions that would otherwise cause serious damage. In experiments with thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana), researchers grew plants either in isolation or packed closely so their leaves touched. When exposed to intense light stress, isolated plants suffered heavy damage. Crowded plants, however, coped far better by rapidly activating protective mechanisms. Within just one hour, densely grown plants switched on more than 2,000 genes linked to defence against a wide range of stresses, while isolated plants showed little extra gene activity. This rapid response suggests that stressed…

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has settled a social media addiction lawsuit just days before trial. The case was set to start in Los Angeles. Lawyers announced the deal during a California Superior Court hearing. Snap later said all parties resolved the matter amicably. The settlement terms remain confidential. Other Tech Giants Still Facing Court Other defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram, TikTok parent ByteDance, and Google parent Alphabet. None of these companies have settled. The plaintiff, a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M., claimed platform algorithms caused addiction and harmed her mental health. Because the remaining companies did not…

A newly approved artificial intelligence tool could soon make prenatal ultrasounds far more reliable, helping doctors detect problems that are often missed during routine pregnancy scans. Real-Time Support During Ultrasound Exams The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared an AI-powered software developed by American start-up BioticsAI for clinical use. Designed to work with existing ultrasound machines, the system analyses images in real time while a scan is taking place, alerting clinicians to possible malformations or areas of concern as they examine a developing fetus. Ultrasound scans are a standard part of prenatal care and play a vital role in…

Netflix has upgraded its $82.7bn (£61.5bn) offer for Warner Bros Discovery by making it an all-cash deal, aiming to speed approval and block a hostile bid from Paramount Skydance. The revised offer keeps the valuation at $27.75 per share and could allow a shareholder vote as early as April. Netflix said the change adds certainty and simplifies the process. WBD’s board continues to unanimously back the deal. WBD shareholders would also receive shares in a spun-off global networks business, including CNN and Discovery, which Netflix is not buying. Paramount is still pursuing a larger $108.4bn takeover but faces a proxy…

Donald Trump said he will impose tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland demand. He vowed to act “100%” on the threat. European allies immediately defended Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark said no leader can pressure ownership of the territory. Denmark’s foreign minister rejected coercion. He said Greenland’s status will not change. He stressed the territory remains part of the Danish kingdom. European leaders repeated that stance in coordinated statements. Europe Stands United Over Greenland UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirmed Britain’s position. She said only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. She rejected outside interference. Other Nato allies issued similar…

Poland has sharply increased its gold holdings, with the National Bank of Poland now sitting on around 550 tonnes of bullion worth more than €63 billion. The move reflects a long-standing strategy to strengthen the country’s financial resilience at a time of growing global uncertainty. Why Gold Matters to Poland’s Central Bank For years, National Bank of Poland president Adam Glapiński has stressed the unique role gold plays in national reserves. Unlike currencies or bonds, gold carries no credit risk, is not influenced by the monetary policy of other countries, and tends to hold its value during periods of economic…

Valentino Garavani, the iconic Italian designer whose name became synonymous with timeless glamour, has died in Rome at the age of 93. Celebrated for his luxurious gowns and unwavering sense of style, he dressed generations of the world’s most famous women and earned his place as one of fashion’s true legends. The Designer Who Dressed the World’s Most Powerful Women Known simply as Valentino, he was adored by royals, first ladies and Hollywood stars alike. From Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Princess Diana to Julia Roberts and Queen Rania of Jordan, his clients trusted him to make them feel confident, beautiful…

Scientists have developed a blood test that can help predict how patients with breast cancer will respond to treatment, potentially allowing doctors to choose the most effective therapy earlier. The test analyses circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA), tiny fragments of cancer DNA released into the bloodstream by tumour cells. In a study of 167 people with advanced breast cancer, researchers found that patients with low or undetectable levels of ctDNA before treatment, or after just four weeks, were far more likely to respond well to therapy. Those patients typically experienced longer periods before their cancer progressed and higher rates of tumour…