Author: OMN AI

Blue Origin has announced plans for a vast satellite communications network. The rocket company belongs to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Blue Origin said it will place more than 5,400 satellites into orbit. The project marks a significant step in the company’s long-term space strategy. The network aims to deliver continuous internet connectivity across the globe. TeraWave Aims for Faster Global Data Flow The company named the satellite system TeraWave. Blue Origin said the network will provide uninterrupted internet access worldwide. It will also move large amounts of data at extremely high speeds. The company said TeraWave will exceed the performance…

Plants growing close together can warn one another about incoming stress, helping nearby plants 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. In contrast, crowded plants coped far better, rapidly activating their defences. Within just one hour, densely grown plants switched on more than 2,000 genes linked to protection against a wide range of stresses, while isolated plants showed little additional gene activity. The findings suggest that stressed plants…

Snap, the company behind Snapchat, has settled a social media addiction lawsuit shortly before trial. The landmark case was due to begin in Los Angeles. Lawyers disclosed the settlement during a California Superior Court hearing. The company later said all parties resolved the dispute amicably. The settlement terms were not disclosed publicly. Other Platforms Refuse to Settle Other defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram, TikTok owner ByteDance, and Google parent Alphabet. None of these companies have reached settlement agreements. The plaintiff is a 19-year-old woman identified as K.G.M. She alleged that platform algorithms caused addiction and damaged her mental health.…

A breakthrough AI tool cleared by the U.S. FDA could change the way doctors detect fetal abnormalities, helping close the gap left by traditional ultrasounds. Developed by the start-up BioticsAI, the software works with existing ultrasound machines, analysing images in real-time and flagging potential issues during pregnancy scans. Smarter Ultrasounds for Every Scan Prenatal ultrasounds are a standard part of pregnancy care, but up to half of fetal abnormalities can go unnoticed. BioticsAI’s software instantly evaluates each captured image, checking for quality, suggesting adjustments, and ensuring all key parts of the fetus are visible. Using data patterns from around the…

Netflix has upgraded its $82.7bn (£61.5bn) offer for Warner Bros Discovery by switching to an all-cash deal, aiming to speed approval and block a hostile bid from Paramount Skydance. The revised offer keeps the same valuation of $27.75 per share but removes shares from the structure, giving WBD investors more certainty and allowing a shareholder vote as early as April. The WBD board continues to unanimously back the Netflix deal. WBD shareholders would also receive shares in a spun-off global networks business, including CNN and Discovery Channel, which Netflix is not acquiring. Paramount is pressing ahead with a larger $108.4bn…

The National Bank of Poland (NBP) has boosted its gold holdings to around 550 tonnes, worth over €63 billion, as the country doubles down on its strategy to safeguard the economy. NBP President Adam Glapiński has long stressed that gold is a unique asset—free from credit risk, unaffected by foreign monetary policy, and resilient in times of financial turbulence. A Rapid Shift in Reserve Strategy Gold’s share of Poland’s foreign exchange reserves has jumped dramatically, from 16.86% in 2024 to 28.22% by the end of 2025, marking one of the fastest structural shifts among central banks globally. Most of these…

Donald Trump said he will fully impose tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland demand. He promised to act “100%” on the threat. European allies immediately defended Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark said no leader can force ownership through pressure. Denmark’s foreign minister rejected any attempt at coercion. He said Greenland’s status will not change. He stressed the territory remains within the Danish kingdom. European leaders echoed that position in unified statements. European Governments Rally Behind Greenland UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper repeated Britain’s position. She said only Greenlanders and Denmark can decide Greenland’s future. She rejected outside interference. Other Nato allies…

Communities across the United States celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events emphasizing unity, equality, and civic participation. Parades, rallies, and educational programs marked the occasion, highlighting Dr. King’s lifelong dedication to civil rights and social justice. City officials and community leaders organized gatherings in schools, parks, and public spaces. These events included speeches, volunteer activities, and cultural performances designed to honor Dr. King’s vision of a fair and inclusive society. Participants reflected on the importance of equality and service. Experts say MLK Day serves as both a remembrance and a call to action. By engaging in community activities,…

Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian designer whose name became synonymous with timeless glamour and red-carpet sophistication, has passed away at his home in Rome at the age of 93. Known for his exquisite gowns and signature “Valentino red,” he defined elegance for generations of women and remained a towering figure in fashion for decades. A Designer Who Knew Women’s Hearts Universally known simply as Valentino, he dressed royals, first ladies, and Hollywood stars alike, from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to Julia Roberts and Queen Rania of Jordan. His mantra—“I know what women want. They want to be beautiful”—guided his career and…

Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict how well patients with breast cancer will respond to treatment before therapy begins. The test analyses circulating tumour DNA in the blood, released by cancer cells, to indicate whether a specific treatment is likely to work. In a study of 167 patients with advanced breast cancer, low levels of circulating tumour DNA before treatment were strongly linked to better responses and longer periods of disease control. Similar results were seen after just four weeks of treatment, with patients showing undetectable DNA levels experiencing significantly improved outcomes. The test was effective across…