To save aging space observatory, NASA taps startup to push it farther in space

NASA has awarded Arizona-based startup Katalyst Space Technologies $30 million to save its $500 million Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory (SWIFT) from falling into Earth’s atmosphere by pushing it to a higher orbit. Launched in 2004, SWIFT has been observing distant galaxies and black holes from low-Earth orbit, about 364 miles (585 km) above the planet, but its orbit is gradually decaying due to atmospheric drag, … Continue reading To save aging space observatory, NASA taps startup to push it farther in space

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched its 86th Starlink mission of the year Thursday morning, sending 28 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral’s pad 40 at 4:39 a.m. EDT. Weather conditions were largely favorable, with a 90% chance of launch success despite some mid- and upper-level clouds. The mission used Falcon 9 booster B1080, marking its 22nd flight, which successfully landed … Continue reading SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

New fastest car on the planet beats Bugatti to record speeds of 308.4 mph

Chinese electric vehicle maker Yangwang has set a new production car speed record with its U9 Xtreme (U9X), reaching 308.4 mph (496.22 km/h) at the ATP Papenburg testing facility. Driven by German racer Marc Basseng, the U9X surpasses the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+’s 304.8 mph record from 2019. The EV produces 2,977 hp from four individual-wheel motors and features the world’s first 1,200-volt architecture, … Continue reading New fastest car on the planet beats Bugatti to record speeds of 308.4 mph

Lithium Americas soars 95% as Trump administration seeks equity stake in Canadian miner

Lithium Americas shares soared nearly 95% Wednesday after the Trump administration proposed taking an equity stake in the Vancouver-based mining company. The move comes as Lithium Americas renegotiates a $2.2 billion Department of Energy loan for its Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada, a key North American source for electric vehicle batteries. The proposed stake would serve as a cash buffer for taxpayers if part … Continue reading Lithium Americas soars 95% as Trump administration seeks equity stake in Canadian miner

S&P 500, Nasdaq futures down as caution builds ahead of inflation data

U.S. stock futures dipped Thursday after a record-breaking rally earlier in the week, as investors awaited Friday’s release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation. The cautious sentiment reflects uncertainty over whether recent market gains are supported by fundamentals, with analysts warning that hotter-than-expected inflation data could weigh on stocks. Economic data on Thursday, including existing home sales, jobless … Continue reading S&P 500, Nasdaq futures down as caution builds ahead of inflation data

Apple calls for changes to anti-monopoly laws and says it may stop shipping to the EU

Apple has urged the European Commission to repeal or revise the Digital Markets Act (DMA), warning that the legislation could force it to halt some products and services in the EU. The company argued that requirements for interoperability with non-Apple devices are delaying features like live AirPods translation and iPhone-to-laptop screen mirroring, compromising user experience and privacy. Apple also claimed the rules create unfair competition, … Continue reading Apple calls for changes to anti-monopoly laws and says it may stop shipping to the EU

3 students injured in Pittsburgh high school stabbing

A suspect is in custody after a stabbing at Carrick High School in Pittsburgh on Wednesday morning, Sept. 24, that injured three students. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m., police said. Two students were hospitalized with stab wounds to the abdomen—one in critical condition and one stable—while a third sustained a minor laceration and was not hospitalized. A male suspect, who also suffered a cut … Continue reading 3 students injured in Pittsburgh high school stabbing

Travis Decker, accused of killing his 3 daughters, declared dead by U.S. Marshals

Prosecutors are moving to drop charges against Travis Decker, accused of killing his three young daughters in May, after the U.S. Marshals Service reported he is believed dead. Authorities discovered human remains in a remote wooded area south of Leavenworth, Washington, on Sept. 18, but DNA tests are still pending to confirm the identity. Decker, 32, a former Army infantryman, was accused of suffocating his … Continue reading Travis Decker, accused of killing his 3 daughters, declared dead by U.S. Marshals

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers claim Trump violated right to fair trial

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, claim that former President Donald Trump and other officials have violated Mangione’s right to a fair trial. In court filings, his attorneys cited Trump’s Fox News interview, where he described Mangione as a “pure assassin,” and social media posts from DOJ employees implying his guilt. They also challenged statements linking Mangione to “left-wing extremist” … Continue reading Luigi Mangione’s lawyers claim Trump violated right to fair trial

Aggressive squirrel seeking food sends at least two people to ER in California

Residents in San Rafael, California, are being warned about an unusually aggressive squirrel that has injured at least two people, sending them to the emergency room. The attacks occurred in the Lucas Valley neighborhood, with victims reporting the squirrel biting and clawing them—one even leaping at a woman’s face. Flyers in the area caution that the animal “comes out of nowhere” and has attacked more … Continue reading Aggressive squirrel seeking food sends at least two people to ER in California

Hit-and-run driver kills tourist in NYC after striking couple on street, say witnesses

A hit-and-run in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday left a 50-year-old woman dead and her 55-year-old husband hospitalized in stable condition. The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. at East 40th Street and 5th Avenue, when a vehicle with a “TIMES SQUARE” vanity plate struck the couple, who were visiting from Hamburg. Eyewitnesses described the van reversing into the pair before speeding away, prompting a chaotic scene in … Continue reading Hit-and-run driver kills tourist in NYC after striking couple on street, say witnesses

Gavin Newsom fears there won’t be a presidential election in 2028

California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed deep concern that a presidential election might not occur in 2028, calling the Trump administration’s actions “authoritarian” during a Sept. 23 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Newsom cited federal immigration enforcement actions, including arrests in courthouses and other locations, as examples of the administration undermining due process and taking authoritarian measures. He also criticized Trump’s redistricting efforts in Texas … Continue reading Gavin Newsom fears there won’t be a presidential election in 2028

Epstein discharge petition poised to hit its mark, forcing House vote to release files

Lawmakers are close to forcing a House vote to compel the Justice Department to release all federal records on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell after Democrat Adelita Grijalva won a special election in Arizona, giving supporters of the discharge petition the critical 218th signature needed. The petition, led by GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and endorsed by every Democrat plus three Republicans, would require DOJ to … Continue reading Epstein discharge petition poised to hit its mark, forcing House vote to release files

Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal

President Donald Trump is set to sign a deal allowing TikTok’s U.S. operations to be run by a new joint-venture company, with ByteDance, the Chinese-based owner, retaining less than 20% of the stock. The agreement, finalized between U.S. and Chinese officials, aims to comply with a 2024 bipartisan law that would have banned TikTok without U.S.-based ownership. American user data will be stored domestically and … Continue reading Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal

Youngkin urges Turning Point crowd to carry on Kirk’s fight for faith and freedom

At a Turning Point USA event at Virginia Tech, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin honored the late Charlie Kirk, telling students, “All of you are the next Charlie Kirk.” Youngkin encouraged attendees to carry forward Kirk’s legacy of engagement, faith, and speaking truth in the face of evil, framing it as a national revival despite Kirk’s assassination at a similar event in Utah. He highlighted Kirk’s … Continue reading Youngkin urges Turning Point crowd to carry on Kirk’s fight for faith and freedom

U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska

U.S. fighter jets scrambled Wednesday to intercept four Russian warplanes—two Tu-95 bombers and two Su-35 fighters—flying near Alaska in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), NORAD said. The response included an E-3 early warning aircraft, four F-16s, and four KC-135 tankers to identify and monitor the Russian planes. While Russian activity in the ADIZ is not considered a direct threat, these flights are seen … Continue reading U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska

Three women raped, tortured and executed on horror TikTok livestream

Three women in Argentina, including a 15-year-old, were kidnapped, tortured, raped, and executed by a local narco gang in what authorities described as an act of “narco revenge.” The victims—Lara Gutierrez, Brenda del Castillo, and Morena Verdi—were reportedly targeted after being accused of stealing cocaine from the gang. Disturbing details of the murders include Gutierrez having fingers amputated, del Castillo suffering a fractured skull and … Continue reading Three women raped, tortured and executed on horror TikTok livestream

South Korea says the North has 4 uranium enrichment facilities to build nuclear weapons

South Korea says North Korea is operating four uranium enrichment facilities, including the known Yongbyon site, signaling a potential expansion of its nuclear weapons program. The North is reportedly producing highly enriched uranium daily, with estimates suggesting a stockpile of around 4,400 pounds—far more than the 550–1,100 pounds estimated in 2018. While the locations of the other undeclared sites remain unknown, experts warn that uranium … Continue reading South Korea says the North has 4 uranium enrichment facilities to build nuclear weapons

At least 17 killed in Gaza Strip as leaders ramp up pressure for a ceasefire

At least 17 people were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza on Thursday, including eight children, as international calls for a ceasefire grew. The deadliest attacks hit the central town of Zawaida, where a tent and a house were struck, and the southern city of Khan Younis, where an apartment building was targeted. Local hospitals reported multiple casualties and ongoing rescue efforts for those trapped … Continue reading At least 17 killed in Gaza Strip as leaders ramp up pressure for a ceasefire

Denmark says ‘professional actor’ behind drone incursions over its airports

Denmark reported that drones flying over several airports, including Aalborg and Billund, were likely operated by a “professional actor” in a “systematic” hybrid attack, though there is no evidence of Russian involvement. The incursions forced temporary closures and flight diversions, posing risks to aircraft during take-off and landing. Authorities said the drones were launched locally and were not shot down due to safety concerns for … Continue reading Denmark says ‘professional actor’ behind drone incursions over its airports

U.K. police arrest suspect over alleged cyberattack that disrupted European airports

A man in his 40s was arrested in West Sussex, England, over a suspected cyberattack that disrupted several European airports, including London Heathrow, Berlin, and Brussels, during the past weekend. The U.K.’s National Crime Agency said the suspect was released on conditional bail, and the investigation is ongoing. The attack targeted Collins Aerospace software, which handles check-in, boarding passes, and baggage systems, forcing staff to … Continue reading U.K. police arrest suspect over alleged cyberattack that disrupted European airports

Ukraine’s president says the world is in ‘the most destructive arms race in human history’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the U.N. General Assembly, warning that the world is in “the most destructive arms race in human history” and urging urgent international action against Russia. He accused Vladimir Putin of seeking to expand the war in Europe and criticized weak international institutions, including the U.N., for failing to stop conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan. Zelenskyy stressed that survival now … Continue reading Ukraine’s president says the world is in ‘the most destructive arms race in human history’

Moldovan prime minister accuses Russia of using country’s election to ‘take power’

Moldova’s Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned that Russia is spending hundreds of millions of euros to influence Sunday’s parliamentary election, aiming to undermine the country’s pro-European trajectory. Recean accused Moscow of vote-buying, over 1,000 cyberattacks, incitement of riots, and widespread disinformation to weaken the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), which risks losing its majority. Russia denies meddling, while Moldova, an EU candidate since … Continue reading Moldovan prime minister accuses Russia of using country’s election to ‘take power’

At least 20 people reported injured after drone strike on Israeli city of Eilat

A drone launched from Yemen struck Israel’s Red Sea resort city of Eilat, injuring at least 20 people, two seriously, and damaging buildings in the city center. The attack, occurring during Rosh Hashanah, follows previous Houthi drone strikes on Eilat, part of a broader campaign the Iran-backed group says is in solidarity with Palestinians. Israeli air defenses reportedly failed to intercept the drone. Mayor Eli … Continue reading At least 20 people reported injured after drone strike on Israeli city of Eilat

Malawi’s ex-president Mutharika, 85, wins election by a landside

Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika has been re-elected with 56.8% of the vote, defeating incumbent Lazarus Chakwera, who received 33%. Chakwera, 70, conceded, pledging a peaceful transfer of power. The election was dominated by economic concerns, including soaring inflation, food shortages, and widespread poverty. Mutharika, 85, previously served as president from 2014 to 2020, when he was credited with infrastructure improvements and lower inflation, though … Continue reading Malawi’s ex-president Mutharika, 85, wins election by a landside