Some of the nation's most selective institutions are slowly increasing their rural enrollment with the help of millions of dollars from a rural alumnus of the University of Chicago.
Venus Aerospace, founded in 2020, has secured $90 million in Series B funding to advance its Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) technology. Initially aimed at passenger travel, the company pivoted to defense and space missions after demonstrating a working RDRE, now focusing on hypersonic weapons and high-speed military vehicles.
The Maine Democratic Party accused Graham Platner's team of attempting to influence the process of selecting a replacement nominee for the U.S. Senate race, should Platner withdraw following a sexual assault allegation. Platner's campaign denied the allegations.
The Fi Ultra is the first pet tracker to use Starlink for satellite connectivity, offering GPS tracking in cellular dead zones. While it provides peace of mind for adventurers, its two-day battery life and $199 price tag (plus $189 annual subscription) are significant drawbacks.
WeWard, a rewards app for walking, introduces 'Walking Mode' allowing users to restrict chosen apps until a step goal is met. This feature aims to reduce screen time and promote physical activity, building on the app's existing rewards system.
Despite a lukewarm review and high price, the author is drawn to Valve's Steam Machine for its silent operation, compact size, and seamless integration with their Steam library and controller, finding it superior to consoles and even the Steam Deck for TV gaming.
Former Twitter, Meta, and OpenAI executive Kevin Weil has joined the board of Seattle-based rocket startup Stoke Space. The well-funded company aims to compete with SpaceX by building a fully reusable rocket, Nova.
