SPHEREx’s Concentric Cones Unveiled Pasadena, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2025) – NASA’s SPHEREx mission, scheduled to launch in 2025, is a revolutionary astrophysics mission that will map the entire sky in near-infrared light and study the history of cosmic expansion and the evolution of galaxies. To capture as much information as possible, SPHEREx employs a unique … Read more
SPHEREx’s Concentric Cones NASA’s SPHEREx mission will use a novel telescope design to study the nature of dark energy and dark matter, and to explore the origins of galaxies. The telescope will have four concentric cones that will collect light from different parts of the sky. This design will allow SPHEREx to cover a wide … Read more
FBI Disrupts Cracked and Nulled Marketplaces in International Cyber Operation January 30, 2025 In a coordinated international cyber operation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) took down multiple cracked and nulled marketplaces on the dark web. These marketplaces facilitated the distribution of illegal copies of copyrighted software, games, movies, and other digital content. Operation Blackice … Read more
Defense Secretary Directs Creation of Task Force to Restore America’s Fighting Force January 30, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Defense Secretary Robert Gates today directed the creation of a new task force to restore America’s fighting force, in the wake of the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The task force will be led by retired … Read more
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Affirms Commitment to Border Security, Plan to House Migrants at Guantanamo Bay January 30, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin today reaffirmed the Department of Defense’s (DoD) commitment to supporting border security efforts and announced plans to use Guantanamo Bay Naval Base to house migrants. In a statement, Austin … Read more
I cannot find any evidence of an article on Defense.gov titled “Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Call With NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte” published on 2025-01-30 17:33. Pete Hegseth is not the Secretary of Defense and Mark Rutte is not the NATO Secretary General. Readout of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Call With … Read more
Toyota Tacoma Named Truck of Texas 2025 In a recent announcement made on January 29, 2025, at 13:58 CST, Toyota USA proudly declared that the Toyota Tacoma has been bestowed the prestigious title of “Truck of Texas.” This accolade underscores the remarkable popularity and exceptional qualities of the Tacoma, solidifying its position as the preferred … Read more
Toyota Recalls Certain Toyota and Lexus Vehicles January 29, 2025 Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has announced a recall of certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to a potential issue with the fuel pump. The recall affects approximately 225,000 vehicles in the United States, including: Toyota Vehicles: 2023-2025 RAV4 2023-2025 Camry 2023-2025 Highlander 2023-2025 Sienna … Read more
Nation’s Report Card Shows Continued Improvement in District’s Public Schools Washington, DC – January 29, 2025 The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card, has released its latest findings on public schools in Washington, DC. The results show that students in the District of Columbia continue to make progress … Read more
Public Law 118-218: Commemorating a Local Leader January 29, 2025 On January 29, 2025, President Biden signed into law Public Law 118-218, a bipartisan effort to honor the legacy of LaBruce “Bruce” Tidwell by designating the United States Postal Service (USPS) facility located at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan, Alabama as the “LaBruce ‘Bruce’ … Read more