Gofrixty [01 August 2025] – Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian daredevil who shot to fame with his record-breaking space jump in 2012 died following a paragliding accident in Italy during July of 2025. He was 56 years old. Police in the region said Baumgartner set off on a solo paragliding trip over mountains close to Lake Garda. Witnesses reported that he was flying normally until suddenly going off course and slamming into a hotel swimming pool. Emergency responders came soon after, but they were unable to save him. He was pronounced…
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Japan Takes Over Crowded Streets with Piezoelectric Floor Tiles
Gofrixty [01 August 2025] – Japan is converting pedestrian foot traffic into energy using piezoelectric floor tiles in busy public spaces. Pressure from the weight of foot traffic is converted into electricity by these high-tech tiles, transforming busy places like train stations and shopping centers into smart, sustainable environments. The built-in piezoelectric materials create a small electrical charge when someone steps on these special tiles. This accumulating and storing the energy is what can then run LED lights, digital displays or sensors in real time. Although a single step creates…
PM Shehbaz: Govt is Hitting Terror Outfits with Clearly Defined and Effective Plan
Gofrixty [1 August 2025] – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his government has initiated a comprehensive and effective plan to eliminate terrorist organizations from the country. He was speaking bluntly during a high-level security briefing in Islamabad on Monday. The state will not allow any kind of violence and extremism, the Prime Minister emphasized. “We will hunt down and eliminate every terrorist network operating within our borders,” he said. “Security forces, intelligence and civil institutions are working with complete coordination.” The government has already intensified operations in sensitive areas, as…
As Trade DeadIine Nears, Trump Threatens Canada Over Palestinian State Support
Gofrixty [1 August 2025] –Hours before a critical trade deadline, former American president Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Canada. Trump accused the Canadian government of making public statements in support of Palestinian statehood, which he described as “unacceptable” and “hostile to American interests.” During a campaign rally in Ohio, Trump directly addressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “Canada must not be a country that provides any ideological space for extremism groups,” added al-Qahtani, suggesting Canada has done just that by maintaining good relations with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which…
UK Air Traffic Failure Leads to National Flight Mayhem
Gofrixty [31 July 2025] – The United Kingdom experienced a serious air traffic control crisis on 30 July 2025 when its air traffic control system suffered a technical fault. The glitch was within the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) – that handles flight plans and radar contact across the UK. That led to thousands of flights being canceled, delayed, and diverted, with passengers stuck in airports for hours. It all started when the system was unable to process flight plans in an automated manner. Instead, air traffic controllers had to…
US to Gain Access to Pakistan’s Oil Reserves.
Gofrixty [31 July 2025] – US signs strategic energy agreement with Pakistan for exploration and extraction of oil reserves from untapped fields, officials say anked-upon-AFP Islamabad The United States has signed a strategic energy deal with Pakistan to look into and process oil reserves from the country’s untapped virgin fields, officials said Tuesday. The deal, concluded in Islamabad, paves the way for US energy corporations to work in parts of southern and western Pakistan where great untapped oil reserves are still to be exploited. Mark PhillipsThe deal finalised there when…
Trump Warns of Heavy Tariffs on India, Including on Russian Oil
Gofrixty [31 July 2025] – Donald Trump reportedly warns India Former US President Donald Trump has warned India that if he comes back to power he will slam with a fine on Indian exports, in the shape of submission to Increase tariffs to 25%. He also said India will have to feel “the pain” for continuing Russian oil purchases and defense purchases, a “disrespectful” action relative to U.S. interests. Trump announced the imposition of the helalo tariffs at a campaign rally in Ohio, and took a jab at other countries…
Google Lifts AI and Cloud Budget to $85 Billion Through 2025
Gofrixty [30 July 2025] – Google is doubling down on artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The tech giant has officially raised its capital spending guidance for 2025 to $85 billion, from the prior target of $75 billion. The enormous bet highlights Google’s deepened commitment to dominating the future of AI and cloud infrastructure. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, announced the change on its earnings call this week. The most spending, nearly two-thirds, will be used to build and upgrade servers, data centers and AI computing systems, executives said. As worldwide demand…
War 2 (YRF Spy Universe): Big screen spectacle this August!
Gofrixty [30 July 2025] – Yash Raj Films is confident of taking WAR 2 – the second in the WAR franchise – to the next level. The second instalment is directed by Ayan Mukerji and it is touted to be an action-packed spy thriller that will release on 14th August 2025. Hrithik Roshan is back as the brave and edgy RAW agent Kabir that he has played to near perfection in 2019’s War.However only, this time around he is against a formidable new foe, played by Jr. NTR, South Indian superstar,…
Tsunami Warnings in U.S. and Japan After One of Biggest EarthQuakes on Record
Gofrixty [30 July 2025] – A strong undersea earthquake off the coast of Japan sent tsunami alerts around the world, including one for the coast of Alaska and a portion of the United States, with both countries implementing emergency response procedures. The Pacific Rim quake is among the strongest ever recorded, clocking in at 8.9. Authorities in Japan responded quickly. Tsunami warnings were announced without delay by the Japan Meteorological Agency for the coasts from Hokkaido and Tohoku to regions of Honshu. Sirens heard in affected towns as officials urged…
