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Spent Falcon 9 Upper Stage Will Strike the Moon August 5, and Science Is Ready
Four tons of abandoned SpaceX hardware will hit the lunar surface at 5,400 mph on August 5, and astronomers know almost exactly where and when to look.
UEFA Boycott Vote Leaves FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Plan on the Brink
All 55 UEFA federations voted unanimously to boycott FIFA competitions over a $20 billion private equity plan, and CONCACAF rejected the proposal the same day.
Mandela Barnes Quits Wisconsin Governor Race as Hong Surge Redraws the Primary
Mandela Barnes ended his campaign for Wisconsin governor twelve days before the primary as Marquette polling showed Francesca Hong opening a commanding lead.
Measles at a 35-Year High Is the Bill for MAHA's Vaccine Policy Experiment
Federal vaccine policy under the MAHA agenda swapped population-level prevention for choice rhetoric. With measles at levels unseen since 2000, the invoice has arrived.
Amazon and Apple Earnings Split the Tape: AWS Surges While iPhone Supply Tightens
Amazon jumped more than 8 percent on a 37 percent AWS acceleration while Apple slid 6 percent on supply warnings, despite both companies beating estimates.
Vibrio vulnificus Death in Florida Opens 2026 Coastal Infection Season
Florida logged the first US death of 2026 from Vibrio vulnificus, an elderly Palm Beach County resident, as state counts reach 11 cases across eight counties.
Mortgage Rates Climb to 6.66%, a One-Year High, After Divided Fed Holds
Freddie Mac's 30-year average rose to 6.66 percent after the Fed held rates with three dissents, tightening the squeeze on homebuyers and sellers alike.
Humanoid Robot Ban Reaches United and Delta as Battery Fears Ground New Tech
United and Delta barred humanoid and animal-like robots from flights over lithium battery risk, extending a policy Southwest started after a robot flew to Dallas in its own seat.
Spain Sends Army to Ceuta Border as Thousands Cross and Nine Die
Spain deployed troops to Ceuta after up to 2,000 people crossed from Morocco in 10 days, nine died at sea and the enclave declared a humanitarian emergency.
Southern California Heat Wave Peaks Saturday With Desert Highs Near 118
Extreme heat warnings cover nearly all of Southern California through Sunday as forecasters project desert highs near 118 and valley readings close to daily records.
Microsoft Posts $90 Billion Quarter as Azure Growth Hits 43%, Fastest Since 2022
Azure grew 43 percent and crossed $100 billion in annual revenue as Microsoft beat on both lines, pushing shares up more than 8 percent in extended trading.
Catchers Move First as MLB Trade Deadline Enters Its Final 72 Hours
Two catchers changed teams in 24 hours as the MLB trade deadline nears its Aug. 3 cutoff, with the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies and Cubs still shopping in a thin market.