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SpaceX launched the CRS-33 mission from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, sending Dragon to the ISS for the 50th time.The first stage separated successfully and landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.SpaceX confirmed the Dragon spacecraft will autonomously dock with the ISS on Monday after a 28-hour flight. Resupply and Scientific Research The CRS-33 mission delivers 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) of food, supplies, and experiments to ISS astronauts.SpaceX officials highlighted that the mission also supports 50 scientific studies critical for future human space travel.Researchers will test whether blocking a protein that drives bone loss can protect…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. He called it an abuse of power. Pritzker said no emergency justifies sending troops to Illinois. He accused Trump of creating a crisis to expand federal authority. Trump has already sent about 2,000 troops to Washington DC. The city’s Democratic leaders opposed the move. Trump frames the deployment as part of a nationwide crime crackdown. On Friday, he announced Chicago and New York could be next. Chicago mayor warns of growing tensions Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he had received no official notice about…
Ottawa will lift some retaliatory duties while retaining tariffs on vehicles, steel, and aluminium. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will reduce a portion of its trade retaliation against the United States. Levies on autos, steel, and aluminium will remain, but other tariffs on American goods will be removed starting September 1. Decision follows missed trade deadline The announcement comes after Carney’s first phone call with President Donald Trump since both nations failed to meet their self-imposed deadline for a new trade pact. Canada had previously imposed a 25% tariff on roughly C$30bn (£16bn; $21.7bn) of US goods,…
The government must legally provide housing for asylum-seekers. Before 2020, using hotels caused little public attention.Rising asylum-seeker numbers in 2020 forced the Conservative government to find new housing solutions quickly.Asylum-seeker arrivals have surged: over 27,000 people arrived this year, nearly 50% more than last year.The government housed just over 32,000 asylum-seekers in hotels by June, up from 29,500 a year earlier.Hotel numbers remain below the September 2023 peak of more than 56,000 people.Between July 2024 and June 2025, 111,084 people applied for asylum, the highest yearly total since 2001.In May, the National Audit Office reported that 35% of asylum accommodation…
A global study shows that hot weather directly influences mood. Scientists reviewed more than one billion social media posts from 157 countries. Findings revealed negativity increased sharply once temperatures exceeded 35°C. The effect was strongest in poorer regions compared to wealthier nations. Researchers from MIT and their partners rated emotional tone in posts on X and Weibo. They matched this data with daily weather conditions. Results showed negativity rose 25% in low‑income areas, while in high‑income countries it rose only 8%. Behavioural Effects of Heat Hot weather has long been tied to anger and aggression. Past research showed drivers honk…
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced on Friday that Washington will acquire a 10% stake in Intel. “This historic agreement strengthens American leadership in semiconductors. It will grow our economy and secure our technological edge,” Lutnick wrote on X. He shared the post with a photo of himself alongside Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. President Donald Trump confirmed the deal earlier in the Oval Office. He described it as “a great deal for them.” Shares of the Santa Clara-based chipmaker rose more than 5% on Friday. Intel confirmed that the US government will invest $8.9bn (£6.6bn) in its common stock.…
Federal Effort Shifts to Major Cities President Donald Trump announced plans to extend his federal crime initiative to Chicago and New York, describing Chicago as in disarray and stating that New York would follow. The effort continues a focus on Democratic-led cities with Black mayors, prompting criticism from local officials who view the actions as politically motivated. National Guard Troops to Carry Weapons in Capital Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that National Guard members in Washington DC will now be armed, reversing previous assurances that they would remain unarmed. About 2,000 troops are stationed in the city, including reinforcements from…
Asia speeds ahead with cryptocurrency growth, while the US has gained momentum under Trump’s second presidency. Europe, instead of focusing on rapid development, has turned its attention to regulation. Bitcoin’s surge from a few cents in 2009 to nearly $120,000 today reflects just how mainstream crypto has become. The EU’s MiCA directive sets out strict rules: separate storage of customer funds, mandatory audits, hefty registration fees, and verified transfers. Regulators call this protection for users and stability for markets. Critics counter that high costs and complex procedures discourage young companies and could weaken Europe’s position in the global race. Polish…
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said NATO will strengthen Ukraine’s army and secure commitments from the US and Europe to deter Russia. He called the alliance’s support “unwavering” and said it “continues to grow.” Rutte confirmed NATO plans to fund a steady flow of lethal US weapons to Ukraine. He said President Donald Trump affirmed America’s involvement in providing security guarantees after a White House meeting. Rutte explained the agreement will ensure Putin never dares to attack Ukraine again. Discussions about foreign troops, intelligence, sea, and air support are ongoing but unfinished. Zelenskyy Demands Strong Security Guarantees President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Elon Musk and his company X have reached a settlement with former staff. The employees had sued for $500 million in unpaid severance. The agreement appeared in a court filing on Wednesday. Both parties asked the San Francisco appeals court to delay a hearing. They said they needed extra time to complete the paperwork. Lawsuit followed sweeping layoffs The case began after Musk dismissed about 6,000 employees in 2022. That was more than half of the company’s workforce. Many of the affected staff challenged the severance terms in court. So far, neither X nor the employees’ lawyers have issued public…