Space

NASA astronaut and 1st female French spacewalker remove failed ISS antenna

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot conducted a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday to replace a malfunctioning communications antenna. The astronauts successfully removed the failed antenna but encountered delays with its electrical connections and mounting hardware, preventing them from installing the replacement. The old antenna was secured to the station and will remain there until a future spacewalk, possibly … Continue reading NASA astronaut and 1st female French spacewalker remove failed ISS antenna

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Technology

Coffee shop run by robots operates 24-hours a day

A new 24-hour coffee shop in Beijing, China, has set a Guinness World Record with an entirely robot-operated staff. The robotic baristas served 202 cups of coffee in just 60 minutes, with customers waiting an average of less than 30 seconds for their drinks. Customers praised the speed of the service, with one describing the coffee as well-balanced despite the large crowd. Economist Dr. Leonora … Continue reading Coffee shop run by robots operates 24-hours a day

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Technology

Department of Homeland Security Seeking Humanoid Robots to Patrol Southern Border

The federal government is reportedly exploring the use of humanoid robots to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border as part of a broader expansion of high-tech surveillance. Department of Homeland Security officials have reportedly viewed a presentation from Foundation, a robotics company developing humanoid machines designed for military and security applications. Foundation founder Sankaet Pathak said the company is in discussions with several national security agencies and … Continue reading Department of Homeland Security Seeking Humanoid Robots to Patrol Southern Border

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Business

Outshine fruit bars recalled for possible glass contamination

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream has recalled certain Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide because they may be contaminated with pieces of glass. The recall affects select six-count packs of strawberry, watermelon, grape, tangerine and black cherry bars, as well as 24-count variety packs. The affected products have best-before dates ranging from May 31 through November 30, 2027, with specific UPC and barcode information provided by the … Continue reading Outshine fruit bars recalled for possible glass contamination

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Business

Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid ‘frozen housing market conditions’

Home Depot reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street expectations, while reaffirming its full-year financial guidance. The retailer reported $47.86 billion in revenue, up 5.7% from a year earlier, while net income increased to $4.77 billion. Comparable sales rose 1.7%, beating analysts’ expectations and marking the company’s strongest comparable-sales growth since the third quarter of 2022. Executives said customers remain hesitant to take … Continue reading Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid ‘frozen housing market conditions’

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Politics

Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race

Progressive state representative Angie Nixon defeated former Army intelligence officer Alexander Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, despite having a much smaller campaign budget. Nixon, a Democratic Socialists of America member, will face Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in the November general election for the remaining two years of the Senate term. Vindman had been widely expected to win because of his significant fundraising advantage and … Continue reading Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race

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Politics

Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’

U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner warned Hamas on Monday that it must honor its commitment to disarm in Gaza or risk an Israeli military operation with greater U.S. support. Kushner said Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to President Donald Trump’s peace plan during talks in Cairo, but stressed that the group’s actions will determine whether the commitment is genuine. He also met with Israeli Prime Minister … Continue reading Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’

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Politics

Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections during the war with Russia, presenting a major challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s leadership. Fedorov argued that democracy should not be held hostage by Russia and called for a safe and legal way to restore Ukraine’s democratic process despite the ongoing conflict. Ukraine has been under martial law since Russia’s invasion in 2022, which currently … Continue reading Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

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U.S. News

Justice Department to send a record 1,000 monitors to polling places in midterm elections

The Justice Department plans to deploy a record 1,000 federal monitors to polling places across the U.S. during the 2026 midterm elections. The monitors will oversee compliance with federal voting laws and help ensure voters are not discriminated against or intimidated at polling locations. The planned deployment would exceed the 714 monitors sent to 27 states during the 2024 presidential election and the 289 sent … Continue reading Justice Department to send a record 1,000 monitors to polling places in midterm elections

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U.S. News

Suspect in creepy Chucky-style mask wanted in Philadelphia after chasing jogger, police say

Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person wearing a Chucky-style mask who allegedly chased and threatened a woman near City Hall last week. The masked person reportedly held a phone toward a 40-year-old jogger and repeatedly asked, “Are you ready to die?” causing her to stumble and suffer an injury. Police said the suspect had also harassed pedestrians and was denied … Continue reading Suspect in creepy Chucky-style mask wanted in Philadelphia after chasing jogger, police say

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U.S. News

Minnesota AG Ellison announces lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over extradition of ICE agent

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Tuesday that he is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the delayed extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who is accused of shooting a man in Minneapolis. Castro faces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime and has been held in a Texas jail since his arrest on May 29. Ellison and Hennepin … Continue reading Minnesota AG Ellison announces lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over extradition of ICE agent

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U.S. News

Crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala raked Hawaii

Crews in Hawaii were working Tuesday to restore power to thousands of residents after Tropical Storm Lala caused destructive flooding and killed one person over the weekend. The storm weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it moved west, leaving significant damage to roads, trees, power lines and other infrastructure across the islands. Many residents and tourists were left without electricity, while some … Continue reading Crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala raked Hawaii

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U.S. News

Dad charged in alleged Penn State cocaine ring is managing attorney in Pittsburgh

A Pittsburgh attorney has been charged with felony offenses for allegedly helping conceal evidence connected to a cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University. Paul Robinson is accused of hiding a safe containing drugs and cash and is the father of Thomas Robinson, who investigators identified as one of the alleged leaders of the operation. Authorities say cocaine was cut and packaged at the Delta … Continue reading Dad charged in alleged Penn State cocaine ring is managing attorney in Pittsburgh

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World News

Spain hit by 4.9 magnitude earthquake

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain on Tuesday, injuring three people and causing evacuations in Granada. Falling debris damaged buildings, cars and streets, while emergency services received more than 50 reports of cracks and other damage. Hotels, museums and other public buildings were evacuated or closed, and train speeds were reduced as a precaution. The historic Alhambra Palace was partially evacuated, with access to some … Continue reading Spain hit by 4.9 magnitude earthquake

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World News

At least six killed in IDF strike on Gaza City cafe targeting Hamas commanders

The Israeli military said it carried out an airstrike in northern Gaza City on Tuesday targeting Hamas commanders who were allegedly planning attacks against Israeli troops. The IDF said four Hamas commanders were among those targeted, including Nukhba force members and a militant it said had participated in the October 7 attack. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reported that six people were killed and 10 … Continue reading At least six killed in IDF strike on Gaza City cafe targeting Hamas commanders

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World News

U.S. tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna

A 29-year-old American tourist from Kansas was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, firefighters said Monday. The man was struck Sunday evening in an exposed area of the volcano at about 4,600 feet and was rescued by helicopter before being pronounced dead by medical personnel. Authorities have closed some areas of Mount Etna to hikers because of the volcano’s … Continue reading U.S. tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna

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World News

Russia warns U.K. will pay price for supplying attack drones

Russia launched an overnight attack on Pechenhy in Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, killing 10 people, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy vowed that Ukraine would respond and urged its international partners to increase pressure on Russia and continue supporting Ukraine. Russian officials accused Britain of escalating the conflict by supplying drones that Ukraine has allegedly used in strikes deep inside Russian territory. The U.K. … Continue reading Russia warns U.K. will pay price for supplying attack drones

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South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has renewed efforts to regain wartime control of the country’s military from the United States and called for faster development of nuclear-powered submarines. His push comes after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint US-South Korean military exercises, saying North Korea had been respectful and that he had a good relationship with Kim Jong-un. Lee said … Continue reading South Korea president calls for military independence in wake of Trump call to cut joint drills

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Space

SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart

SpaceX set a new record Saturday by launching two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart, the shortest time between two orbital flights by the company. The first rocket launched from Florida and successfully deployed eight satellites for telecommunications company Globalstar. A second Falcon 9 launched from California for the classified U.S. Space Force USSF-366 mission, with few details publicly available about its payload. Both … Continue reading SpaceX launches 2 Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart

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Technology

Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m

Ferrari’s first all-electric car, the Luce, sold for $40 million at a charity auction in California, setting a record for the highest price paid for a new car at auction. The custom first-production chassis featured a unique finish and specially designed parts, including custom wheels and brakes. The Luce drew criticism when it launched in May, with some arguing that its electric powertrain and five-seat … Continue reading Ferrari’s first ever electric car sold for record $40m

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Business

Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations

Japan’s economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.1% in the second quarter, falling short of the 2% growth economists expected. Exports were the main driver of growth, helped by a weaker yen, while weaker domestic demand, consumption, and business investment weighed on the economy. The quarter was the first to fully reflect the impact of the Iran war, which pushed energy costs higher for … Continue reading Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations

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Politics

Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace road map

Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday to discuss a U.S.-backed peace plan aimed at ending the conflict and establishing new governance in Gaza. The talks focused on maintaining the ceasefire, transferring governing authority to a new Palestinian committee, disarming Hamas, facilitating Israeli withdrawals, and deploying an international stabilization force. The meeting came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the plan … Continue reading Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss Gaza peace road map

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Politics

DNC chair denies reports about staff ‘paranoia,’ chaos

DNC Chair Ken Martin denied reports of a hostile or paranoid workplace at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington. The allegations include claims that Martin threw a phone onto a staffer’s desk during a confrontation, prompting a human resources complaint, as well as concerns about leaks and decisions being made in isolation. Martin rejected the reports and praised DNC employees, saying the party is … Continue reading DNC chair denies reports about staff ‘paranoia,’ chaos

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Politics

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce annual joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the country’s refusal to support the U.S. war against Iran. Trump said the exercises are costly and send an inappropriate and hostile signal to North Korea, pointing to his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The president said he recently asked South Korea to join the … Continue reading Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

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U.S. News

Five people shot, one in critical condition, at Virginia college

Five people were shot outside residence halls at Virginia State University early Saturday morning, with one victim in critical condition. Police responded around 1:29 a.m. to reports of gunfire and found five people suffering from gunshot wounds near the campus dorms. Four victims had non-life-threatening injuries, including a VSU student who was later released from the hospital. The campus lockdown was lifted around 8:22 a.m., … Continue reading Five people shot, one in critical condition, at Virginia college

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