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Your Daily BriefSeptember 13th, 2022 |
Good morning, and happy Tuesday! Have you ever wondered why the speedometer in your car goes up to 160 mph, even though your car can’t? The explanation is a bit controversial and has a richer history than you might think, if you're into that sort of thing! Anyway, before you fire up the engines and get your day started, here’s what we have for you:
In Today’s Brief
- Queen Elizabeth II: Scots pay tribute to the late monarch at St. Giles’ Cathedral
- Amtrak: Suspending service on some routes due to potential rail strike
- Dallas Cowboys: QB Dak Prescott undergoes hand surgery after an injury during season opener
- Goldman Sachs: Planning hundreds of layoffs as soon as next week
- Supertasters: A quarter of people’s taste buds respond differently to certain foods
- Top Tips: Blue Origin aborts a launch after a malfunction with the rocket’s booster; Apple debuts iOS 16 with unsend and edit features for iMessage; Twitter former head of cybersecurity Peiter “Mudge” Zatko to testify before the Senate today
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Unmanned Blue Origin rocket aborts after malfunctioning
Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company Blue Origin aborted a launch of its New Shepard rocket shortly after takeoff in West Texas yesterday due to an issue with its booster.
The malfunction occurred as the rocket–which was carrying 36 payloads containing scientific research equipment in its capsule and had no crew members–reached an altitude of about 28,000 feet while traveling nearly 700 mph. The capsule’s launch abort system kicked in about one minute after takeoff, and the announcer of Blue Origin’s launch commentary said that they “experienced an anomaly” with the flight. Soon after, Blue Origin tweeted that the rocket’s “escape system performed as designed.”
Yesterday’s flight was Blue Origin's fourth this year, and 23rd total. The company’s New Shepard rocket and capsule have been used to carry paying passengers on 10-minute rides to the edge of space, including a flight in July of last year when Bezos himself was on board.
Apple debuts edit & unsend features for iMessage as part of iOS 16
In yesterday’s launch of the new iOS 16, Apple debuted new features that allow iPhone users to unsend and edit iMessages.
As part of iOS 16, texts in iMessage can be unsent two minutes after they are first sent and edited for up to 15 minutes afterward. Users can also mark messages as unread so they can return to them later. In a press release, Apple also noted that users can make up to five edits to a given message, and recipients will be able to see a record of the edits made. However, in order for the feature to work, the receiving user must also have iOS 16 downloaded.
The software is available on models of the iPhone beginning with iPhone 8 and subsequent releases–or any iPhones released in 2017 or after. Per Apple, iPadOS 16 will arrive at a later date to give the company additional time to refine the software’s Stage Manager feature.
Twitter whistleblower will testify before a Senate panel today
Former Twitter head of cybersecurity Peiter “Mudge” Zatko will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee today to testify about security and privacy issues he allegedly uncovered while working at the company.
Zatko–who was fired from Twitter in January–submitted an 84-page complaint with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission regarding his former employer’s practices. In the complaint, he accused the company, CEO Parag Agrawal, and other executives of “extensive legal violations,” alleging that he witnessed them “engaging in deceitful and/or misleading communications affecting Board members, users, and shareholders.”
Zatko’s testimony before the Senate panel–scheduled for 10 AM ET–comes amid an ongoing legal dispute between Twitter and Elon Musk, who is attempting to back out of a deal he entered into in April to purchase the company outright for $44B, or $54.20 per share of common stock.
Around the Globe
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine has reclaimed 6,000 square kilometers–or about 2,317 square miles–from Russian control since September in the east and the south parts of the country
- A funeral procession was held for Queen Elizabeth II at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Scotland; the Queen’s coffin will remain at the cathedral today so members of the public can pay their respects
- Japan plans to waive tourist visa requirements from certain countries and may scrap a daily cap on arrivals by next month as part of an easing of border controls enacted to stop the spread of Covid-19, according to reports from Fuji News Network (FNN)
On the Homefront
- Starting today, Amtrak will suspend service for its Southwest Chief route from Chicago to Los Angeles, Empire Builder route from Chicago to Seattle, California Zephyr route from Chicago to San Francisco, and the Los Angeles to San Antonio portion of its Texas Eagle route due to a potential freight rail strike later this week
- The Justice Department seized the phones of two aides to former President Donald Trump and issued 40 subpoenas seeking information related to the 2020 election and events of January 6th, 2021
- Three children were found unconscious on a Coney Island beach early yesterday and later died; police officers questioned a 30-year-old woman believed to be their mother after she was found barefoot and wet after an overnight search, per NYPD Chief of Department Kenneth Corey
Glitz & Games
- The 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held last night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles - see the full list of winners here
- Kourtney Kardashian Barker announces that she will launch a line of edible supplements called “Lemme” this month
- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott underwent hand surgery at the Texas Hand & Arm Center to repair and stabilize his thumb after suffering an injury during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Business & Markets
- Major indexes in the stock market rose to extend last Friday’s gains (Dow +0.72%, Nasdaq +1.27%, S&P 500 +1.07%)
- Investment bank Goldman Sachs is planning to lay off several hundred of its employees as soon as next week, according to sources familiar with the matter
- Starbucks Corporation is expected to unveil a reinvention plan today at the company’s investor day in Seattle; the strategy will detail how the company plans to increase efficiency in its U.S.-based cafes, according to outgoing interim CEO Howard Schultz
Tip & Tricks
- Bump This: Country singer Kane Brown teams up with his wife Katelyn to celebrate love in the chill duet “Thank God” - listen on Apple Music and Spotify
- Chow Down: If you’re a fan of crispy, savory egg rolls but don’t want to take the time to wrap them, check out this recipe for egg roll bowls (bonus points if you’ve got some Sriracha)
- Cash Grab: Meet Jose Flores Velasquez, a Virginia man who thought he won $600 in a scratch-off lottery ticket but realized he actually won $1M when he handed the ticket to lottery officials (why doesn’t this sort of thing ever happen to us?)
- Go Deep: Roughly 25% of people are considered to be “supertasters” due to the sensitivity of their taste buds when consuming certain foods–here’s how to find out if you’re one of them
- Say What: “She's very forthright and talkative about what's going on with her in all respects. First thing, she says, 'Don't worry, it's really treatable. It's one of the most treatable forms that you could possibly have, so I'm really lucky in that regard,’” Lily Tomlin said regarding her Grace and Frankie and Moving On co-star Jane Fonda’s recent cancer diagnosis
- Hot Goss: Model, actress, and author Emily Ratajkowski has filed for divorce from her husband Sebastian Bear-McClard after four years of marriage amid allegations of infidelity (rumor has it that New York City gyms have seen a spike in male membership since the announcement, which we’re sure isn’t correlated whatsoever)
- Life Hack: Comparison is the thief of joy - check out these six simple strategies to help you stop comparing yourself to others
Looking Back…
On September 13th: Philip III is crowned King of Spain and Portugal (1598); Law & Order debuts on the NBC television network (1990); British pop group the Beatles release the single “Yesterday” (1965); playwright, actor, screenwriter, producer, and director Tyler Perry is born (1969).
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