SpaceX wins $2.29 billion Space Force contract for military data network

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a low Earth orbit satellite network designed to function as a military “internet in space.” The system, called the Space Data Network Backbone, will use SpaceX’s Starshield satellites to rapidly relay sensitive military data between spacecraft, sensors, and command systems. It is intended to serve as a core communications layer for future military operations, … Continue reading SpaceX wins $2.29 billion Space Force contract for military data network

NASA’s moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission

NASA is accelerating plans for a permanent lunar base by awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to U.S. companies for landers, rovers, and drones. Blue Origin will supply landers for lunar vehicles, while companies like Astrolab, Lunar Outpost, and Firefly Aerospacewill build and deliver rovers and drones for use near the moon’s south pole. The equipment is expected to arrive ahead of NASA’s Artemis III mission, which … Continue reading NASA’s moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission

Delivery robots are spreading across LA. Residents ‘both pity and hate them’

Los Angeles is seeing a rapid rise in autonomous technology, with driverless Waymo cars and food-delivery robots increasingly filling its streets and sidewalks. Companies like Serve Robotics and Coco Robotics have expanded quickly, deploying hundreds of delivery bots across dozens of neighborhoods. The growth has sparked debate, with some cities considering limits due to concerns about sidewalk congestion and reduced demand for human delivery jobs. … Continue reading Delivery robots are spreading across LA. Residents ‘both pity and hate them’

AutoZone stock has worst day in four years

AutoZone shares fell about 9% on Tuesday, marking their worst one-day drop in more than four years, even though the company beat Wall Street earnings and matched revenue expectations. Investors reacted negatively to concerns raised on the earnings call, including slowing sales, weaker international growth, and margin pressure. Executives attributed the slowdown partly to unseasonably cool weather reducing demand for heat-related products. Analysts also questioned … Continue reading AutoZone stock has worst day in four years

SK Hynix hits $1 trillion valuation as AI boom lifts South Korean chip stocks

Shares of SK Hynix surged more than 10%, pushing the South Korean chipmaker’s market value above $1 trillion amid strong investor enthusiasm for AI-related semiconductor companies. The stock has risen roughly 250% this year, driven by booming demand for high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI systems and its role as a key supplier to Nvidia. Rival Samsung Electronics also saw gains and recently surpassed the … Continue reading SK Hynix hits $1 trillion valuation as AI boom lifts South Korean chip stocks

Ferrari shares fall after carmaker unveils first fully electric vehicle

Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, marking a major shift for the luxury sports car maker. The new five-seater EV, priced at about $640,000, can reach 60 mph in roughly 2.5 seconds and has a top speed near 192 mph. CEO Benedetto Vigna described the launch as the beginning of a new chapter while emphasizing respect for both new technology and Ferrari’s … Continue reading Ferrari shares fall after carmaker unveils first fully electric vehicle

Rep. Julie Johnson unseated in Texas Democratic primary by predecessor Colin Allred

Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated Representative Julie Johnson in a Democratic runoff for Texas’ heavily Democratic 33rd Congressional District. Allred, who previously ended a Senate campaign and shifted to the House race after redistricting, led Johnson in the initial primary and secured broader support in the runoff. The contest was notable because Johnson had succeeded Allred in Congress after his earlier Senate bid against Ted … Continue reading Rep. Julie Johnson unseated in Texas Democratic primary by predecessor Colin Allred

Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio from interviews

Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of private conversations with his memoir ghostwriter, arguing they contain personal and protected information. The dispute stems from a Freedom of Information Act request by the Heritage Foundation seeking materials related to Biden’s memoir and a classified documents investigation. Biden’s legal team says the Justice Department reversed … Continue reading Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio from interviews

Veteran Texas congressman Al Green beaten in Democratic primary runoff

Freshman Democratic Congressman Christian Menefee defeated longtime Representative Al Green in a Texas runoff shaped by Republican-led redistricting. The new congressional map, backed by Republicans and encouraged by Donald Trump, eliminated much of Green’s longtime district and forced him to seek election in a new one. Menefee, who recently won a special election to fill the seat, faced criticism from Green over alleged ties to … Continue reading Veteran Texas congressman Al Green beaten in Democratic primary runoff

Von der Leyen vows to fight drones, disinformation campaigns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that recent drone incursions into EU airspace are part of a broader, deliberate Russian “hybrid” strategy rather than isolated incidents. Speaking in Lithuania with Baltic leaders, she said the eastern border of Europe is being actively tested and destabilized, with multiple incidents reported in recent weeks. Baltic officials echoed concerns, saying their airspace is not fully secure and calling … Continue reading Von der Leyen vows to fight drones, disinformation campaigns

Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated longtime Senator John Cornyn in a Republican runoff primary, unseating an incumbent who had served in the Senate for 23 years. The race, one of the most expensive Senate primaries in U.S. history, sets up a November general election between Paxton and Democratic state legislator James Talarico. Paxton, a controversial figure who campaigned as a populist aligned with Donald Trump, overcame Cornyn despite being heavily … Continue reading Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary

Dog shoots woman at Nebraska convenience store

A woman in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, was injured after a dog accidentally caused a shotgun to discharge inside a vehicle parked at a convenience store. Police said the owner had pulled into the Short Stop store when the dog moved inside the truck and triggered the loaded firearm. The blast struck the vehicle and sent pellets outside, one of which hit a woman who was sitting … Continue reading Dog shoots woman at Nebraska convenience store

Fifth murder charge filed in Portland serial killing case

Jesse Lee Calhoun, a 41-year-old man already accused of killing four women in the Portland area, has now been charged with the murder of a fifth victim, Ashley Real. Prosecutors say Real was previously linked to Calhoun’s case and had reported being assaulted and strangled by him before her disappearance in 2023. Her body was later found in a pond, and a grand jury has … Continue reading Fifth murder charge filed in Portland serial killing case

California Tesla road rage driver sentenced in Hawaii; LA victims demand extradition

Nathaniel Radimak, known as the “Tesla Road Rage Driver” in Southern California, has been sentenced to seven years in prison after a violent road rage incident in Hawaii. He was previously convicted in Los Angeles County for multiple assault-related road rage cases and sentenced to five years. However, he served less than a year of that sentence before being released early due to prison overcrowding. … Continue reading California Tesla road rage driver sentenced in Hawaii; LA victims demand extradition

SoCal man dies following attack outside his Trump-themed home

A 69-year-old man from Escondido, California, known for his Trump-themed home, has died after being violently assaulted outside his residence. Police say he was attacked in broad daylight by a 32-year-old suspect, who was later arrested and initially charged with attempted murder and elder abuse. The victim, identified as Kerry George Sheron, was hospitalized in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries, with officials now … Continue reading SoCal man dies following attack outside his Trump-themed home

1 confirmed dead, 9 others missing after chemical implosion at facility in SW Washington

A chemical implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Facility in Longview, Washington, has left at least one person dead and nine employees still missing. The incident involved a large tank of highly corrosive “white liquor,” which ruptured and caused chemical burns and other injuries to workers and a responding firefighter. Ten people were taken to hospital, with one employee later pronounced dead while others are … Continue reading 1 confirmed dead, 9 others missing after chemical implosion at facility in SW Washington

Four dead and two injured after train hits school bus in Belgium

A train collided with a school minibus at a railway crossing in Buggenhout, northern Belgium, killing four people including two children. Five other children were injured and taken to hospital, but their conditions were reported as stable and not life-threatening. Authorities said the minibus was carrying seven pupils from a school for children with learning disabilities, along with a driver and supervisor. The impact was … Continue reading Four dead and two injured after train hits school bus in Belgium

Vivid Sydney cancels shows after 83 drones plunge into Darling Harbour

About 90 drones fell during a Vivid Sydney light show over Darling Harbour, forcing the cancellation of a second performance. Organisers said the incident was caused by “unforeseen technical difficulties,” likely linked to changes in radio frequency conditions that disrupted the fleet’s positioning system. Most of the drones landed in the water while a few fell onto a boardwalk, but no injuries were reported due … Continue reading Vivid Sydney cancels shows after 83 drones plunge into Darling Harbour

North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches

North Korea said it conducted new weapons tests involving multiple systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile it plans to deploy with front-line units near the South Korean border. State media reported that leader Kim Jong Un supervised the tests, which also included ballistic missiles and advanced rocket artillery with upgraded targeting systems. South Korea confirmed detecting several projectiles fired into waters off its west coast … Continue reading North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches

Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes

Dozens of people were killed in a wave of Israeli air and artillery strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon, which Lebanon’s health ministry said left at least 31 dead, including children. Israel said it struck more than 100 Hezbollah targets, marking one of the heaviest bombardments since a US-brokered ceasefire in April. The escalation followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pledge to intensify military operations … Continue reading Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes

Rescuers race to reach 7 trapped in a Laos cave after flash floods block exit

Rescuers in central Laos are searching for seven people trapped in a cave after flash flooding blocked the exit last week. The group had entered the cave in Xaisomboun province on May 19 to search for gold when heavy rain caused dangerous conditions. One person escaped and alerted authorities, but the status of the remaining individuals is still unknown. Thai rescue teams have joined local … Continue reading Rescuers race to reach 7 trapped in a Laos cave after flash floods block exit

US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats

The US said it carried out new self-defense strikes in southern Iran targeting missile sites and boats suspected of laying mines, according to US Central Command. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed it had shot down a US drone and engaged other aircraft, while warning it reserves the right to retaliate for ceasefire violations. The strikes reportedly occurred near Bandar Abbas, a strategic port near the Strait … Continue reading US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats

Secret NATO ultimatum sparks panic as US pulls jets, bombers and submarines from Europe

According to reports, the United States is planning to reduce military assets assigned to NATO, including fighter jets, warships, and submarines, in the event of a European crisis. A Pentagon envoy reportedly told NATO officials that US fighter jet contributions would be cut by about one-third and that destroyers would be withdrawn from NATO force commitments. Submarines are also expected to be removed from the … Continue reading Secret NATO ultimatum sparks panic as US pulls jets, bombers and submarines from Europe

SpaceX launches rocket from Cape Canaveral on Memorial Day

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket early Monday from Cape Canaveral, kicking off Memorial Day on Florida’s Space Coast. The mission, Starlink 10-47, carried a new batch of Starlink internet satellites into orbit after lifting off at 7:48 a.m. The rocket flew northeast, and its first-stage booster successfully landed on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Weather had cleared overnight, allowing the 35th Florida launch of the year to … Continue reading SpaceX launches rocket from Cape Canaveral on Memorial Day

DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch

DARPA is preparing to launch its long-delayed Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellite (RSGS) mission, which aims to test robotic refueling and maintenance of satellites in high Earth orbit. The spacecraft will operate in geosynchronous orbit, about 22,236 miles above Earth, where satellites typically cannot be easily repaired or refueled once they run out of fuel. The mission’s robotic system is designed to perform upgrades, inspections, repairs, … Continue reading DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch