Virgin Galactic is an American spaceflight company that has captured the imagination of both space enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Founded by Richard Branson and the Virgin Group conglomerate in 2004, with its headquarters in California and operational facility in New Mexico. At the core of Virgin Galactic’s mission is the development of commercial spacecrafts,…
Hawaii: Wildfire Kills 36
Hawaii is one of the largest islands in the United States, known for its active rainforests, beaches, and waterfalls. It is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. A series of wildfires has destroyed parts of historic Hawaii’s Maui Island, with Reuters reporting at least 36 people dead and multiple structures impacted. The…
988 Lifeline: 5 Million Queries Within First Year
The 988 Lifeline is a three-digit dialing code in the USA, implemented on July 16, 2022 to provide an easier pathway for callers to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Callers previously had to use a 10-digit number, but now they can dial 988 and access over 200 local crisis centers. The 988 network…
USA: 4th of July Celebration
Today July 4, America celebrates the historic declaration of her Independence, which marks the Thirteen Colonies (referred to as the Thirteen British Colonies or the Thirteen American Colonies) breaking free from British rule and establishing themselves as the United States of America (USA). These Colonies were the New England Colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode…