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New $100 Million Women's Volleyball League Set for 2026

New $100 Million Women's Volleyball League Set for 2026

Omaha, Nebraska, Friday, 17 January 2025.
Major League Volleyball, backed by $100 million, will launch in January 2026, featuring 10 U.S. teams including Omaha Supernovas, aiming to boost women’s sports.

Fire at California's Moss Landing Battery Plant Prompts Evacuations

Fire at California's Moss Landing Battery Plant Prompts Evacuations

Moss Landing, California, Friday, 17 January 2025.
A massive fire at Vistra’s Moss Landing Battery Plant forced evacuations and road closures. Although labeled non-hazardous, toxic smoke risk remains due to burning lithium-ion batteries.

SpaceX Advances with Starship 7 Launch Despite Setbacks

SpaceX Advances with Starship 7 Launch Despite Setbacks

Boca Chica, Friday, 17 January 2025.
SpaceX attempts a major Starship 7 launch from Texas, featuring significant upgrades and the first Starlink deployment of 2025. However, the upper stage was lost post-launch.

Los Angeles Wildfires Lead to $30 Billion Insurance Loss

Los Angeles Wildfires Lead to $30 Billion Insurance Loss

Los Angeles, Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have resulted in insurance claims soaring to $30 billion, highlighting significant economic and insurance challenges for the region.

Mastodon Shifts to Nonprofit to Embrace Decentralization

Mastodon Shifts to Nonprofit to Embrace Decentralization

Berlin, Monday, 13 January 2025.
Mastodon announces its transition to a nonprofit entity in Europe, reinforcing its commitment to open-source principles and community-driven governance, distancing the platform from single-person control.

Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Technical Issues

Blue Origin Delays New Glenn Rocket Launch Due to Technical Issues

Cape Canaveral, Monday, 13 January 2025.
Blue Origin postponed the inaugural New Glenn rocket launch scheduled for January 13, 2025, at Cape Canaveral due to an unresolved technical issue, affecting future space market dynamics.