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What scientists are learning after SpaceX debris crashed into the moon

A four-ton upper stage of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have hit the moon at 5,400 mph. The SpaceX rocket launched a pair of lunar landers last year, but the company’s scientists say a combination of solar activity and gravity put it on a collision course with the moon. Geoff Bennett discussed larger concerns about lunar litter with science correspondent Miles O’Brien.

The Kyiv Independent

Kyiv has right to seize Russian shadow fleet vessel transporting stolen grain, Swedish court affirms

The "landmark decision" marks the first time a foreign court has ordered the handover of a Russian ship tied to stolen Ukrainian grain.

BBC News

Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist

Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

Google DeepMind chief AI officer warns the odds of AI wiping out the human race are ‘not zero’—but she disagrees with Elon Musk’s predictions | Fortune

Elon Musk says money won’t matter by 2036, and Jeff Bezos says we’ll live in space by 2045. Google DeepMind’s Lila Ibrahim says nobody actually knows that.

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Exclusive: Walmart is hiring dedicated GLP-1 coaches to work in its stores

In a new pilot program, ‘health ambassadors’ will be stationed in rural locations to focus on weight management, diabetes, and maternal care.

iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet Expanding to Three More Vehicle Brands

Apple Wallet car keys are coming to three more vehicle brands, including Lincoln, Lucid Motors, and China's Freelander, according to code uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. However, the code does not provide a timeframe for availability. The digital key feature allows you to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch. The digital key feature allows you to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch.

EXCLUSIVE: Russian document reveals sweeping Iran plan spanning nuclear, finance and aviation

A nonpublic Russian roadmap details plans for alternative financial channels, nuclear cooperation and transport routes toward the Persian Gulf with Iran.

ABC News

Video Kennedy Center says it could close as soon as Tuesday unless Trump’s name is there

Kennedy Center officials are warning the institution is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close as soon as Tuesday unless the president’s name is added to the building.

FOX Sports

What Everyone Is Missing About Packers QB Jordan Love

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Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed

The Pentagon watchdog's report paints a picture of significant losses to US forces and facilities in the region.

Business Insider

The bipartisan backlash to Big Tech's AI data centers is getting harder for politicians to ignore

The anti-data center movement is bipartisan, and that's worrying some local politicians in red states around the country.

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The FDA has approved a new flu vaccine that uses mRNA technology. Dr. Céline Gounder reports.

Trump wins golf championship. See tracker, handicap and cheating history

The Kyiv Independent

Russia's strike near Poland put Ukraine's railway lifeline in focus. But the bigger threat lies elsewhere

On Sept. 13, a Russian drone struck the locomotive of a Kyiv–Warsaw passenger train just 2 kilometers from the Polish border. The attack near Yahodyn caused no casualties, but it drew attention to one of Ukraine's most important links to the outside world amid the pressures of Russia's war — the railway. Ukrainian state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia said its monitoring team detected the threat early enough to evacuate the crew before the strike on the locomotive. Russia has targeted Ukraine's

Debt consolidation hits record as Americans cope with rising costs

9to5Mac

iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature that’s an instant favorite - 9to5Mac

Out of all the various upgrades in iOS 27, one of the features that’s impressed me most is a new Phone addition: Call Context.

BBC News

How to get the most out of university clearing on results day

From listing potential outcomes to picking up the phone, these are some top tips for getting through clearing.

McDonald’s to spend $8.5B on revamping restaurants, tech and franchise support

McDonald's plans to provide $8.5 billion in franchisee support through 2036 as part of its NEXT strategy to modernize restaurants and boost growth.

ABC News

Former FEMA administrator speaks out about Kristi Noem's downfall, deadly Texas flooding

Former acting FEMA administrator David Richardson talked about former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Texas flooding in a new book.

Business Insider

Donald Trump peddled a story about his pool — and his prosecutors turned into federal charges

We are very used to Donald Trump saying things that aren't true. This is something different.

BBC News

Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.

Jennifer Eckhart, former Fox Business producer, dead at 36.

Rubio says progress made in Strait of Hormuz talks after Trump threatens

The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We

9to5Mac

Heavy Siri AI usage could cost more than we expected – here's why

What seems like a deliberately vague comment by outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook during the earnings call suggests that heavy...

The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine wakes to find 8 civilians killed on train station platform near Kyiv after ‘terrifying’ Russian attack

BROVARY, KYIV OBLAST — Eight people were killed as they stood waiting for a delayed train overnight on Aug. 5 during one of the most intense Russian bombardments of the town of Brovary, just east of Kyiv, of the entire war. The morning light exposed a scene of horror — bodies still lay beside the town's small railway platform, with some human remains scattered across the ground. Railway workers, meanwhile, had already begun repairing the damaged tracks only meters away. The air was heavy with t

Iran’s president blames foreign pressure as expert warns regime's economy nears breaking point

Reports of Iranians stealing bread, cheese and meat from supermarkets align with food inflation exceeding 112%, raising fears of a breaking point.

Trump calls Supreme Court mail ballot ruling 'big loss for Republicans'

President Trump blasted his three Supreme Court appointees for blocking a Postal Service rule that would have allowed mail-in ballots in November's elections.

Sam Altman says a 'cool use case' for ChatGPT is a daily AI podcast about your kids. The replies were brutal | Fortune

OpenAI may have an AI agent that promises to produce “share-ready work,” but the company’s CEO went public with an arguably unshare-ready take on what to do with it.