NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory reported three asteroids passed close to Earth between August 10 and August 12. The largest, 2024 KH3, came within 5.6 million kilometers on August 10. Asteroids 2024 PK1 and 2024 ON2 also passed safely within 6.4 million and 6.8 million kilometers, respectively, posing no danger to Earth.
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a knife attack in Solingen, Germany, that killed three people during the city’s 650th anniversary festival. The attacker targeted Christians in retaliation for the treatment of Muslims. Authorities conducted raids and arrested a teenager for withholding information. Investigations are ongoing, as the government pledges support to the affected city.
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, designated a terror group by the U.S., has declared a ceasefire amid changes in the Middle East.
Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammed Rohilla Amin Fakir, also known as Bijoy Das, worked at two establishments in Mumbai as housekeeping staff before allegedly attempting to rob celebrities. Following police inquiries, Slink & Bardot and Blabbering All Day terminated their housekeeping staff and the manpower suppliers involved.
Virat Kohli joined Sachin Tendulkar as the only players to appear in 100 or more international matches against Australia. Kohli achieved this milestone during the rain-affected first day of the third Test in Brisbane. Despite the limited play, Australia finished the day at 28-0 after Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field.
President-elect Trump teased a “big” announcement Thursday night, sharing that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will lead the Department of the Interior. “He’s going to be announced [Friday]…I look forward to doing the formal announcement, although this is a pretty big announcement right now, actually,” Trump said during his speech at the Americans For Prosperity…
The December quarter is a key period for Sony, covering the holiday shopping season which is often a lucrative time for consumer electronics firms.