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Technology Falcon 9 to Crash Into the Moon on August 5 in Possible Visible Debris Plume
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is expected to crash into the Moon's sunlit limb on August 5 at 6:34 am UTC, according to WIRED. New simulations from the University of Texas at Austin forecast a debris plume that could briefly be visible from Earth with a small telescope.
Business South Korea's KOSPI Crashes 10.8%: Circuit Breaker Triggered as Semiconductor Rout Deepens
South Korea's KOSPI plunged 10.84% on Tuesday, its worst session in five months, driven by a rout in semiconductor stocks SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. A circuit breaker was triggered for the eighth time this year. Foreign investors net sold 5 trillion won ($3.42 billion), while concerns over Chinese chipmaker CXMT's blockbuster IPO added to selling pressure.
Business Sensex Plunges 916 Points Intraday, Nifty Closes Below 23,800: Five Key Triggers Behind Market Crash
Indian equity markets extended their losing streak to a fifth consecutive session on Friday, July 24, with the BSE Sensex plunging as much as 916.96 points intraday before closing 331.62 points lower at 76,059.77 and the Nifty settling at 23,767.45. The sell-off was driven by escalating Middle East tensions pushing crude oil above $100 per barrel, renewed US trade tariffs, relentless FII outflows, weakness across Asian markets, and selling in heavyweight stocks like Infosys and HDFC Bank.
Logistics Big Rig Crash Closes Eastbound I-80 Near Donner Pass, Disrupting Truck Traffic
A big rig crash closed eastbound Interstate 80 near Donner Pass early Tuesday morning, diverting all eastbound traffic including commercial trucks at Overland Trail. The crash occurred near the Donner Pass Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility, a key inspection point. No injuries reported, and no reopening timeline has been announced.
Finance Kospi Plunges 7% into Bear Market as Strait of Hormuz Closure Sparks Global Sell-Off
South Korea's Kospi index fell 511 points to 6,964.76, a 7% decline, placing it in bear market territory 25% below June peak. The sell-off was triggered by Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices up more than 4%. Technology heavyweights SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics led losses, falling 10% and 6% respectively. Despite the correction, the Kospi remains the world's best-performing major index in 2026, up 63% year-to-date.
Business Stock Market Crash: Sensex Nifty50 Tank 2%, Investors Lose Rs 8 Lakh Crore on Trump Iran Comments
Indian equity benchmarks BSE Sensex and Nifty50 plunged over 2% on Wednesday, erasing nearly Rs 8 lakh crore in investor wealth, triggered by US President Donald Trump's declaration that the interim agreement with Iran was 'over.' Crude oil prices surged nearly 5%, global markets declined sharply, and US bond yields rose, exacerbating the sell-off. Broad-based selling hit all major indices, with Nifty Bank, FMCG, and Oil & Gas dropping over 2%.
Commodities Silver price crash: It was being called the 'new gold'. So what went wrong?
Silver prices have crashed more than 50% since their January 2026 peak, with COMEX Silver down 52% from its all-time high. The correction, far steeper than gold's decline, was driven by profit-booking, industrial demand destruction, and safe-haven flows into the US dollar amid the US-Iran war.
Commodities Gold price crash: 30% plunge from January highs, US-Iran war and Fed hawkishness drive selloff
Gold prices have crashed ~30% from their January 2026 all-time highs, now trading below $4,000. The selloff is driven by the US-Iran war triggering inflation concerns, a hawkish Fed repricing rate hikes, and a strengthening US dollar. ETF outflows and reduced safe-haven demand have added pressure. Experts see near-term support at $3,850 and resistance at $4,630, with recovery dependent on easing rate hike pressures.
Logistics Train Passed Red Signal Before Fatal Bedford Crash, RAIB Interim Report Finds
A train driver killed in a Bedfordshire crash passed a red signal moments before the collision, according to an interim report by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). Driver Shaun Burton died and about 100 people were injured when a London-bound service crashed into a stationary train near Elstow, Bedford. The RAIB found the stationary train had stopped unexpectedly due to a fault with its Automatic Warning System (AWS), and the approaching Corby train passed a red signal, with brakes activated for about nine seconds before impact at 76 mph.
Business BSE Sensex Drops Nearly 900 Points as IT Selloff, Global Cues Trigger Rs 4.61 Lakh Crore Wealth Erosion
The BSE Sensex plunged nearly 900 points on June 23, 2026, wiping out Rs 4.61 lakh crore in investor wealth, as renewed selling in IT stocks, a sharp correction in South Korea's Kospi, and expectations of US Federal Reserve rate hikes spooked markets. The Nifty50 also closed below 23,850, with all major sectors under pressure.
Manufacturing Tesla Crash That Killed a Woman in Texas Under Federal Investigation
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a special crash investigation into a fatal accident on 19 June in Texas, where a Tesla Model 3 drove into a house, killing a 76-year-old woman. Local police reported the driver said the vehicle was operating with an automated driving assistance system at the time.
Logistics California jury holds 3 trucking firms liable in $52.1M nuclear verdict over subcontractor crash
A California jury awarded $52.1 million to a motorcyclist injured in a 2021 crash involving a truck subcontracted twice. The verdict reinforces that trucking companies cannot delegate liability to independent contractors under California law, with hours-of-service violations playing a key role. The case warns logistics firms to ensure subcontractor safety compliance.
Trade Navy Drone Boat Rescues Apache Helicopter Crew Near Strait of Hormuz
A Navy-operated uncrewed surface vessel rescued the crew of a US Army Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first known military personnel recovery by a drone boat. The incident highlights the expanding role of autonomous systems in high-risk maritime operations, with implications for commercial shipping security along critical trade routes.
Logistics Controversy Surrounds Air India Flight 171 Crash Investigation
The investigation into the crash of Air India Flight 171 has sparked controversy, with accusations of bias and conflicts of interest. The preliminary report suggests pilot error, but safety campaigners and pilot groups are challenging these findings.