Space

Catch Saturn shining beneath the full Harvest Moon on Sept. 26

Skywatchers can use the full Harvest Moon on Saturday evening, September 26, to help locate Saturn in the night sky. The September full moon is the Harvest Moon because it occurs closest to the autumnal equinox. Saturn is less visually striking than brighter planets such as Venus and Jupiter, appearing to the unaided eye as a bright yellowish-white star. Around 9 p.m. local time, Saturn … Continue reading Catch Saturn shining beneath the full Harvest Moon on Sept. 26

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Technology

Five Million Robots now Operate in Factories Globally

More than 5 million industrial robots were operating in factories worldwide in 2025, a 9% increase from the previous year, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Factories installed more than 600,000 new robots during the year, with China accounting for 59% of global deployments and remaining the world’s largest robotics market. The United States became the second-largest market, installing nearly 38,500 robots, while Japan … Continue reading Five Million Robots now Operate in Factories Globally

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Business

FDA Issues Highest Risk Level For Recall Of Over 160,000 Pounds Of Meat

The USDA has recalled approximately 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products from Star Meat Delivery Inc. after discovering they were produced without federal inspection and carried a false USDA inspection mark. The Class I recall, issued September 22, affects meat distributed nationwide through a Georgia distributor under the A&D Foods label. Recalled products include ground pork, chorizo, pork chops, ribs, beef ribeye, … Continue reading FDA Issues Highest Risk Level For Recall Of Over 160,000 Pounds Of Meat

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Business

Bond yields surge to fresh two-decade highs

U.S. Treasury yields surged to their highest levels in decades Thursday as oil prices climbed as high as $108 per barrel. The 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.47%, its highest level in 22 years, while the 10-year yield rose to 5.18%, its highest level since 2007. Higher Treasury yields pushed the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate to 7.37%, the highest level since May 2024. Oil prices … Continue reading Bond yields surge to fresh two-decade highs

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Politics

Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe

Maine Democrats criticized Republican Sen. Susan Collins after a ProPublica report said the FBI had planned to investigate whether she knew about alleged illegal campaign contributions from defense contractor Navatek. The report said the investigation focused on an alleged pay-to-play scheme involving campaign donations and Navy contracts, but it did not proceed after Donald Trump returned to the White House. Collins denied the allegations, calling … Continue reading Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe

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Politics

Senate narrowly votes down resolution calling for end to Iran war

The U.S. Senate narrowly rejected a resolution calling for an end to the war with Iran, voting 49-50 on Thursday. Four Republicans — Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Rand Paul — joined Democrats in supporting the measure, while John Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against it. The War Powers Resolution would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. troops from … Continue reading Senate narrowly votes down resolution calling for end to Iran war

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Politics

Israel’s Netanyahu tells U.N. “we will continue to defend our state”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday as Israel faces growing international criticism over its actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Many attendees walked out as Netanyahu took the stage, prompting him to criticize those who left the hall. In his speech, Netanyahu defended Israel’s military actions following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack and praised U.S. support, … Continue reading Israel’s Netanyahu tells U.N. “we will continue to defend our state”

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Politics

At Trump meeting, Xi Jinping lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for greater cooperation with the United States during a meeting with President Donald Trump, saying the two countries should avoid the “Thucydides trap” and the risk of military conflict. Xi urged stronger communication, mutual trust and regular military dialogue, while saying cooperation could benefit both countries despite their differences. Trump said the two leaders had developed a strong relationship and … Continue reading At Trump meeting, Xi Jinping lays out terms to avoid US-China military conflict

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Politics

CIA did not warn France about possible Russian drone attacks, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency did not warn France about a potential Russian strike across southern Europe. Macron said French intelligence services had not received such a warning from the CIA. He nevertheless said Russia has been increasing what he described as hostile and criminal actions against European countries. Macron warned that France could potentially face attacks similar … Continue reading CIA did not warn France about possible Russian drone attacks, Macron says

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U.S. News

5th grade teacher, student die during field trip to nature reserve

A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died during a field trip to the MacBride Nature Recreation Area in Iowa this week. Hannah Jorgensen, 24, and Ahmed Osman, 10, were found in the Coralville Reservoir after authorities received a report of two people in the water near the spillway. Jorgensen’s body was recovered Tuesday, while Osman’s was found the following day. The Johnson County Sheriff’s … Continue reading 5th grade teacher, student die during field trip to nature reserve

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U.S. News

Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death ‘undetermined,’ state autopsy report finds

An autopsy found that the cause and manner of death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was recovered near Mississippi’s Horn Island, remain undetermined. The state medical examiner found two dark red-purple bruises beneath the scalp on the back of Wells’ head but found no external scalp injuries or skull fractures. The findings matched a private autopsy commissioned by Wells’ family, which also classified his … Continue reading Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death ‘undetermined,’ state autopsy report finds

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U.S. News

Texas executes death-row prisoner over 2005 triple killing

Texas executed Ker’Sean Ramey, 41, for his role in the 2005 killings of three people during an attempted robbery at a home in Edna. Ramey was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death for the shootings of Samuel Roberts, Tiffani Peacock and Celso Lopez, who were killed after Ramey and LeJames Norman searched their home for cocaine. Norman, who also pleaded guilty to capital … Continue reading Texas executes death-row prisoner over 2005 triple killing

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U.S. News

Mistress says she gave ‘American Idol’ contestant ultimatum before wife’s killing blew up affair

The mistress of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn testified that he repeatedly talked about wanting his wife, Ashley Flynn, dead before she was killed in February. Alleigha Botner said she gave Flynn an ultimatum to leave his wife by January 11, but he did not, and they briefly stopped communicating before reconnecting on Valentine’s Day. She testified that Flynn told her he planned to … Continue reading Mistress says she gave ‘American Idol’ contestant ultimatum before wife’s killing blew up affair

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U.S. News

California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots

California’s Supreme Court unanimously ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return more than 650,000 ballots he seized during an investigation into alleged voting irregularities. The court ruled that the seizure was unlawful because California law requires voted ballots to remain under the custody and control of election officials, even during criminal investigations. Bianco had said he seized the ballots after receiving a complaint from … Continue reading California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to return 650,000 seized ballots

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World News

Fire at Starlink station in central Poland was ‘sabotage,’ digital affairs minister says

A fire at a Starlink satellite communications station in central Poland is being investigated after the country’s digital affairs minister called it possible Russian sabotage. Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the blaze may have been intended to disrupt internet access to institutions, including the Ukrainian military, and described it as a potential form of hybrid warfare. The fire damaged the station’s power infrastructure, but firefighters quickly … Continue reading Fire at Starlink station in central Poland was ‘sabotage,’ digital affairs minister says

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World News

Spain protests after 87-year-old woman evicted from her home by force

Thousands of people demonstrated across Madrid and other Spanish cities after 87-year-old María del Carmen “Maricarmen” Abascal was evicted from her apartment where she had lived since 1956. The Madrid Tenants’ Union organised a demonstration of about 10,000 people, according to the Spanish government’s delegation in Madrid, with protesters calling for stronger protections against evictions and action on Spain’s housing crisis. The eviction was the … Continue reading Spain protests after 87-year-old woman evicted from her home by force

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Russian attacks kill eight people across Ukraine as US steps up diplomacy

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and wounded several others as the United States increased diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the war. Six people were killed in an attack on a farm in Kharkiv region, while two others died in attacks on Kyiv, including one near a damaged maternity hospital. Ukraine said the assault involved 282 drones along with hypersonic and ballistic missiles, … Continue reading Russian attacks kill eight people across Ukraine as US steps up diplomacy

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World News

Ethiopia’s military says it killed hundreds of TPLF rebels

Fighting between Ethiopian government forces and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) escalated Thursday, raising fears that a fragile 2022 peace agreement could collapse. The renewed clashes began Wednesday in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, with the TPLF describing the situation as a full-scale war. Ethiopia’s military claimed it had launched a counteroffensive that killed 272 TPLF fighters and wounded about 260 others, though the figures … Continue reading Ethiopia’s military says it killed hundreds of TPLF rebels

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Ukrainian man kills one, wounds four in Poland abbey knife attack

One person was killed and four others were injured when a 31-year-old Ukrainian man allegedly attacked clergy and worshippers with a knife at a Benedictine abbey in Jaroslaw, southern Poland. Police said the suspect entered the country from Germany earlier that day, took a knife from the abbey’s kitchen and attacked four men and one woman, including a priest in a confessional. Three of the … Continue reading Ukrainian man kills one, wounds four in Poland abbey knife attack

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Technology

Large Hadron Collider is still on the hunt for short-lived quantum black holes

Scientists using the Large Hadron Collider have searched for hypothetical quantum black holes smaller than atoms that would exist for extremely brief periods. Finding such black holes could provide insights into spacetime and help scientists develop a theory that reconciles general relativity with quantum physics. The latest search found no evidence of these tiny black holes, meaning researchers could not directly study quantum gravity through … Continue reading Large Hadron Collider is still on the hunt for short-lived quantum black holes

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Space

NASA Discovery Reveals Complex Water Systems on Early Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover discovered unexpected igneous rocks in Mars’ Jezero Crater, where scientists had expected sedimentary rocks formed along the shoreline of an ancient lake. The rocks contained carbonate minerals and provided evidence that water interacted with them on at least three separate occasions, repeatedly changing their chemistry and appearance. Scientists used Perseverance’s SuperCam instrument to analyze more than 185 bedrock targets, using laser-generated plasma … Continue reading NASA Discovery Reveals Complex Water Systems on Early Mars

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Technology

Ukraine says drones air-dropped exploding war robots miles behind Russian lines

Ukraine’s Third Army Corps says it used heavy bomber drones to deploy ground robots behind Russian lines during a secretive operation near Lyman. The unit said Operation Vivaldi has helped bring 125 square kilometers under Ukrainian control, including 50 square kilometers that had been occupied by Russia. The operation reportedly involved heavy drones carrying suicide ground robots more than 10 kilometers behind enemy lines, where … Continue reading Ukraine says drones air-dropped exploding war robots miles behind Russian lines

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Business

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

California wine grape growers are struggling to sell their harvest as changing drinking habits have caused wine demand and sales to decline. Wine sales have fallen more than 20% over five years, leading grape prices to drop and growers to take about a quarter of California’s vineyards out of production. Many growers are choosing between harvesting grapes at a loss, leaving them on the vines … Continue reading California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

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Business

McDonald’s is hosting an investor day as its U.S. business struggles

McDonald’s is expected to provide more details about its new global growth strategy, called McDonald’s > NEXT, during an investor day in Chicago. The strategy focuses on redesigned restaurants, improved food and drinks, and consumer-led innovation, but executives have so far provided few specifics. The presentation follows a weak recent quarter for McDonald’s U.S. business, where same-store sales rose just 0.8% while restaurant traffic declined. … Continue reading McDonald’s is hosting an investor day as its U.S. business struggles

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DoorDash reaches $131.5M settlement with New York City over delivery workers’ pay

DoorDash agreed to a $131.5 million settlement with New York City over allegations that it underpaid workers or delayed their payments. The settlement includes a $16.7 million fine and nearly $115 million in payments to about 264,000 delivery workers. DoorDash said the payments will address disputes over how it calculated pay for workers who were logged into the app but not making deliveries, as well … Continue reading DoorDash reaches $131.5M settlement with New York City over delivery workers’ pay

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