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The U.S. Space Force released the first-ever public image of its secretive X-37B space plane in orbit, captured during its ongoing seventh mission that launched on December 28, 2023. Space.com reports: The photo, released on Thursday (Feb. 20), was taken by a camera onboard the X-37B while the secretive space plane orbited high above the African continent. One of the plane's solar panels is visible on the left side of the photo, while what appears to be its open payload bay is visible along the top edge. The vehicle has been in orbit for well over a year now, having launched on its seventh mission on Dec. 28, 2023 atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. And now, the X-37B has notched another milestone with the Space Force's release of this photo, the first-ever image of this space plane in orbit that has been shown to the public. While the photo contains scant details about the vehicle and what it's currently testing, it offers a look at Earth far in the background, revealing just how high the vehicle is flying on its seventh mission. We've gotten only one other glimpse at the X-37B in orbit prior to this. During the livestream of its most recent launch, a brief shot of the spacecraft deploying from Falcon Heavy's upper stage was seen while its service module was still attached.

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Donald Trump has fired chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown, a part of his plan to rid the military of so-called 'woke generals.'

As supporters caught a glimpse of accused killer Luigi Mangione at a New York courthouse on Friday, some were shocked by what he was wearing.

Fans showed out in support for Luigi Mangione and were shocked to see him in the flesh at his Friday hearing.

Historian Niall Ferguson claims that the United States could be headed to the same ruin of every previous advanced civilization if it doesn't fix one of its biggest problems.

He gave his fans a heartfelt message

History, of sorts, was made in Ottawa on Thursday. While the American and Canadian men were facing off in the 4 Nations Final down in Boston, two members of PWHL were throwing down on the ice.

Essex Police have revealed that in less than two months, there have been almost 100 serious casualties and 130 drug drivers on Essex roads.

The path is known to be 'the most dangerous walk in Britain'

Sources in the White House claim the Ukrainian leader should leave for France, while another suggested there is anti-Zelensky feeling in the Oval office amid rising tensions.

As the weeks turn to months, there's no sign of a resolution in the bitter saga. Many feel the lawsuit is turning into an own goal for actress Blake and her husband Ryan Reynolds.

Channing Tatum is rumoured to be dating Australian model Inka Williams.

Selena, 32, has been vocal about her liberal politics, which has seemingly caused a former friend to turn on her.

OVERJOYED Ian Calver won £111,111 on People’s Postcode Lottery with his gran’s address – despite moving out three years ago

OVERJOYED Ian Calver won £111,111 on People’s Postcode Lottery with his gran’s address – despite moving out three years ago

The Hollywood Reporter's latest issue, depicting Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni at war, has sparked backlash for making light of her  sexual harassment case.

The Energy Secretary has been warned by campaigners that horses and jockeys could be blinded by the glare from the solar panels, if the £600million mega project goes ahead.

The miracle weight loss drug, sold as injection 'pens' for £170, is appearing on drug menus alongside ADHD medication Ritalin and nitrous oxide.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A study by the Pew Research Center found that Americans' views of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg skew more negative than positive. While Zuckerberg has sparked chatter in Silicon Valley with his sudden interest in high fashion, the Meta CEO is less popular than President Trump's right-hand man, Elon Musk, the report found. While about 54% of U.S. adults say they have an unfavorable view of Musk, 67% feel negatively toward Zuckerberg. [...] But Zuckerberg, the Facebook founder, is more universally disliked, though he draws more ire from the left-leaning demographic. While 60% of Republican and Republican-leaning respondents hold an unfavorable view of Zuckerberg, 76% of their Democratic counterparts share that sentiment. So, while Zuck may be playing the part of the cool guy, Americans haven't been fooled by his gold chains or musical ambitions, it seems. Pew's study involved a panel of 5,086 randomly selected U.S. adults. The survey was conducted from January 27, 2025, through February 2, 2025, so these responses reflect people's recent opinions.

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Blake Lively has issued a blistering response to The Hollywood Reporter's 'sexist' cover, depicting her at war with Justin Baldoni amid her sexual harassment lawsuit.