Epic Happenings

The global space industry is witnessing a period of accelerated growth and capability expansion, highlighted by SpaceX’s successful execution of dual Starlink satellite launches and Rocket Lab’s inauguration of a state-of-the-art launch facility for its next-generation Neutron rocket. These major developments underscore the trending pace of innovation and competition within the commercial space sector, making…

SpaceX has achieved a pair of significant milestones this week, underscoring its relentless drive in space exploration and reusability. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster, B1067, completed its remarkable 30th flight and landing on August 28, 2025, setting a new industry record for an orbital-class rocket. This achievement coincides with the success of Starship’s tenth…

Kitchener City Council is set to explore the feasibility of a new annual festival, tentatively named ‘Kitchener Connect.’ The proposal, spearheaded by Ward 6 Councillor Paul Singh, aims to foster deeper community connections by highlighting city departments, resources, and volunteer opportunities, with a particular focus on engaging residents who feel marginalized or disenfranchised. The Vision…

Beersheba’s historic Old City is set to transform into a vibrant cultural epicentre from August 26th to 28th, as the highly anticipated Smilansky Festival returns, celebrating two decades of artistic excellence and community spirit. This landmark event marks a significant milestone, honouring 20 years of art and creativity that have defined Beersheba’s bohemian heart. Smilansky…

Iceland is set to become a beacon for celestial enthusiasts and festival-goers alike as it prepares to host the “Iceland Eclipse” festival from August 12th to 15th, 2026. This four-day immersive experience, centered in the remote and stunningly picturesque village of Hellissandur on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, promises a unique fusion of cutting-edge music, groundbreaking science,…

In a major leap for advanced space capabilities, the U.S. Space Force successfully launched its X-37B robotic spaceplane on its eighth experimental mission, known as Orbital Test Vehicle-8 (OTV-8) or USSF-36, late Thursday, August 21, 2025, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Carried aloft by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, this uncrewed mission is…

In a digital landscape increasingly clouded by sophisticated artificial intelligence, a new form of disinformation, often dubbed “AI slop,” is significantly hampering diplomatic efforts to bring peace to Ukraine. Fabricated images and videos, particularly those depicting Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in absurd or misleading scenarios, have flooded social media, obscuring crucial peace negotiations and…

Taipei is set to solidify its position as a vibrant epicenter of pop culture and music with the official launch of the 2025 “TRENDY TAIPEI” festival. Announced during a press conference at the esteemed Taipei Music Center on July 31, this highly anticipated 14-day event, themed “TRENDY TAIPEI: IT’S NOW,” promises an immersive celebration of…

September 2025 is poised to become an unprecedented and pivotal period for the global space industry, as the sector gears up for a remarkable concentration of activity. An extraordinary schedule of 22 major summits, conferences, and critical meetings is slated to unfold across various continents, marking a significant month in the calendar for space professionals…

In a significant intervention that has quickly become major political event news, Spain’s central government has issued a decisive order to officials in Jumilla, a town nestled in the region of Murcia, demanding the immediate revocation of a controversial ban on religious gatherings within its public sports centers. The directive marks a critical moment for…