Peter G. Killigang, Author at Drop magazine

US safety commissioners blast Trump appointee’s delay of ruling on water beads

Investments and Business

US safety officials condemn Trump appointee for stalling water beads ruling

Peter G. Killigang

There is growing unrest inside the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to a contentious postponement in the completion of guidelines concerning water beads—tiny, vividly colored polymer spheres that…

How the Space Shuttles were given better names thanks to Star Trek

Science and Technology

How Star Trek Inspired Better Names for the Space Shuttles

Peter G. Killigang

On September 17, 1976, an expansive aircraft hangar in Palmdale, California, opened its doors to reveal something extraordinary—NASA’s very first space shuttle. The sleek, white vehicle that rolled into view…

Trusting The Salt Path author was our biggest mistake, family says

Culture and Entertainment

Trusting The Salt Path author was our biggest regret, says family

Peter G. Killigang

A household previously linked to the author of The Salt Path has expressed their dissatisfaction, stating that trusting the author led to a significant regret. Their grievances reveal a more…

International

The story behind India’s ancient and mysterious ‘dwarf’ chambers

Peter G. Killigang

Concealed in several parts of India, especially in the southern region of Tamil Nadu, are ancient stone constructions that intrigue archaeologists, historians, and inquisitive explorers equally. Known commonly as "dwarf…

Jennifer Lawrence Just Joined Kylie Jenner in Endorsing Summer’s Biggest Trend

Fashion and Trends

Jennifer Lawrence Teams Up with Kylie Jenner for This Summer’s Hottest Trend

Peter G. Killigang

Jennifer Lawrence has embraced one of this summer's prominent fashion trends—the scarf skirt—following in the footsteps of Kylie Jenner. As she strolled with her husband Cooke Maroney through New York…

Why Jane Street, a US trading giant, is in trouble in India

Investments and Business

How Jane Street, a US trading giant, encountered trouble in India

Peter G. Killigang

Jane Street, a prominent US-based quantitative trading firm, is currently navigating significant operational and regulatory hurdles in India, raising questions about its strategic approach and the complexities of operating within…

Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement to end billion trial over Facebook privacy litigation

Science and Technology

Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement to end $8 billion trial over Facebook privacy litigation

Peter G. Killigang

In an important advancement for Meta Platforms, its creator and chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, as well as present and past board members and executives, have come to a resolution to…

Trump Justice Department seeks one day in prison for ex-officer in Breonna Taylor case

Social Responsibility

Trump Justice Department seeks 24-hour prison term for ex-officer in Breonna Taylor case

Peter G. Killigang

In a development that has drawn considerable scrutiny, the United States Department of Justice is advocating against a prison sentence for Brett Hankison, a former Louisville Metro Police Department detective.…

Hong Kong opens criminal probe into AI-generated porn scandal at city's oldest university

Science and Technology

Hong Kong investigates AI-created porn scandal involving city’s oldest university

Peter G. Killigang

Hong Kong authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into a disturbing case at the University of Hong Kong, where a male law student is accused of using artificial intelligence to…