NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has produced a stunning image of Messier 55, a globular cluster located in our Milky Way galaxy. Despite being 30 years old, the space telescope continues to be an important tool for scientific achievements. This recent image demonstrates that despite its age, it’s still capable of producing breathtaking visuals with its outdated equipment. Astronomers have also discovered a 200-foot-wide asteroid that will pass between Earth and the Moon soon.
In other news, a journalist in Ecuador was injured after receiving a USB drive bomb in the mail. It was reported that the journalist was one of many in the country who received similar USB drives. The incident has prompted a terrorism investigation by the country’s attorneys-general’s department. Authorities carried out a controlled detonation of one of the bombs sent to TC Television, and it was confirmed that the USB drives contained “military-type” explosives. The Ecuadorian government condemned the actions, stating that any attempt to intimidate journalism and freedom of speech is a “loathsome action” that will be punished with “all rigor of justice.”
Journalist Injured After Receiving USB Drive Bomb
A journalist has sustained injuries after a USB drive bomb, sent through the mail, exploded when plugged into a computer at their newsroom. The incident, which occurred in Ecuador, has sparked a terrorism investigation by the country’s attorneys-general’s department.
According to the BBC, the targeted journalist was not alone, as many other journalists in the country also received similar USB drives. Fortunately, other recipients either threw away the drive or the bomb failed to detonate. It has been confirmed that at least five news outlets were targeted, and all the devices were sent from the same town. Three USB drives were sent to media outlets in Guayaquil, while two were sent to newsrooms in the capital, Quito.
One presenter, Lenin Artieda, was the journalist injured in the explosion. Reports suggest that the USB drives contained “military-type” explosives, as confirmed by Ecuador’s head of forensic science. One of the bombs sent to TC Television was safely detonated by authorities.
The Ecuadorian government has condemned the actions, stating that attempts to intimidate journalism and freedom of speech across the country are “loathsome” and will be punished with “all rigor of justice”. It is believed that the surge in violent crime in Ecuador, attributed to drug trafficking competition, may be a possible cause for the attack on the journalists. The second-largest city in Ecuador has reported an increase in violent crime, including the discovery of decapitated bodies hanging from pedestrian bridges and a rise in prison riots between rival gangs.
This incident highlights the need for journalists and media outlets to be vigilant in their handling of unexpected items, particularly those sent through the mail. The attack on journalists is a blatant violation of the fundamental right to freedom of expression, and it is essential that those responsible for this heinous crime are brought to justice.
Hubble Space Telescope Captures Stunning Image of Messier 55
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has once again produced a stunning image of Messier 55, a globular cluster located in our Milky Way galaxy. Despite being 30 years old, the Hubble Space Telescope continues to serve as an important instrument for scientific achievements. This recent image showcases the space telescope’s capability of producing breathtaking visuals with its “outdated” equipment.
To view the image of Messier 55 or to learn more about it, follow the link provided below. In related news, astronomers have discovered a 200-foot-wide asteroid that will pass between Earth and the Moon soon. More information on this discovery can be found at the link below.
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