A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the classified USSF-366 mission for the U.S. Space Force from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Aug. 15, 2026. (Image credit: SpaceX) SpaceX keeps setting spaceflight records. Elon Musk ‘s company launches far more frequently than any other outfit, and it operates the largest satellite constellation ever assembledContinue Reading
On Aug. 15, 1977, astronomers using Ohio State University’s Big Ear radio telescope detected the famous “Wow!” signal , which to this day is one of the strongest pieces of evidence that we are not alone in the universe. Astronomer Jerry Ehman was using the telescope to scan a region in the constellation Sagittarius whenContinue Reading
I had a couple conversations today which turned on the role of private equity in today’s economy and the importance…Continue Reading
By 3 a.m. on Sunday, the disaster management service reported that firefighters had so far rescued thirty-five people from the coach, while several passengers had been trapped beneath the vehicle.Continue Reading
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Crowds create carnival-like atmosphere in Afghan capital as Taliban celebrates five years since its return to power., Crowds create a carnival-like atmosphere in Afghanistan’s capital as Taliban celebrates five years since its return to power. A Taliban fighter holds a yellow canister meant to represent a homemade explosive in Mazar-i-Sharif,Continue Reading
US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle., Douglass breaks 50m freestyle swimming world record, Ledecky loses 800m US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle. Australian swimmerContinue Reading
Democrat Adam Hamilton is a strong challenger to Sen. Roger Marshall (R) in the Kansas Senate race., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Traitor is ordering the U.S. Navy to remove the advanced system used to launch fighter jets from its newest type of aircraft carriers., Read MoreContinue Reading
The president lashes out at “treasonists” after lower courts blocked construction on his $400 million project Published August 15, 2026 10:46AM (EDT) The White House is awaiting an override from the Supreme Court to continue construction on the now infamous ballroom / “military complex” project. (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images)Continue Reading
Berkshire Hathaway is increasing the size of its stake in Google’s parent company and beefing up its holdings in homebuilders, according to the conglomerate’s latest snapshot of its investment portfolio. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company also continued to pare its stake in financial companies and a number of other stocks inContinue Reading
Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world., Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world. Bangladesh chased down 57 runs to complete a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia in the series opener inContinue Reading
In Gaza the struggle to find lighters can mean the difference between cooking a meal or going to bed hungry., Gaza City — Rabab Deifallah sits inside her tent, clutching a small, battered lighter. She presses it once, then again, trying to produce a spark strong enough to ignite aContinue Reading