A devastating fire in Queens that displaced hundreds of residents was caused by a contractor's illegal use of a torch, according to the FDNY. The fire started when the contractor used the torch to heat lead paint off a metal closet door frame in a 6th-floor apartment. The building is currently deemed structurally unsafe, and residents have not been allowed back inside. The Red Cross and NYC Emergency Management are providing support to the displaced residents, including meals and temporary accommodations. The building owner will provide hotels for the families until January 2, after which they will be placed in apartments in another building.
SpaceX is now selling two new scale models of its Starship spacecraft, including a $175 handheld Starship Torch that generates a windproof flame and a $300 chrome-plated model that reproduces the major details of the vehicle. Both collectibles are available for pre-sale and expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of this year. SpaceX also released new apparel celebrating the company's latest launch vehicle, including t-shirts, a hoodie, and a cap.
iPhone users can turn on their torch, mute, take a screenshot, and perform other functions by double-tapping the back of their phone, thanks to a little-known feature called Back Tap. The feature can be found in the Accessibility settings and allows users to select two functions to perform with a double or triple tap. However, it may take some practice to get the hang of using it.
