An American firm has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first commercial entity to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon. Intuitive Machines, based in Houston, accomplished this feat with its Odysseus robot near the lunar south pole. While it took some time for controllers to confirm the landing, eventually a signal was received indicating the craft's successful touchdown.
Shohei Ohtani has chosen to defer the majority of his record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, totaling $680 million of his $700 million 10-year deal. The arrangement involves receiving $2 million annually until 2034, followed by $68 million per year until 2043. Ohtani, a two-time American League Most Valuable Player, emphasized that his decision aims to help the Dodgers succeed in Major League Baseball by providing them with more flexibility under salary cap rules.
"The Late Show" host also made a mockery of the Ohio Republican's would-be job title in the House.
South African singer-songwriter, Tyla, has recently achieved an incredible milestone in her career, making a historic debut on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart with her breakthrough single, 'Water'. This accomplishment not only showcases Tyla's immense talent but also serves as a testament to the growing global influence of South African music.
The historic town of Lahaina on Maui, Hawaii's island, has been devastated by raging wildfires that were fueled by hurricane-force winds. Brian Schatz, a US senator from Hawaii, shared on social media that the town has been almost completely destroyed by the fires. Tragically, at least six people have lost their lives in Maui County as a result of these fires, which have also overwhelmed Maui's hospitals with burn victims and individuals affected by smoke inhalation.