Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi drones and missiles bound for Saudi Arabia
The Houthis declared a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in July and have since been launching increasing attacks on Saudi cities and shipping, further heightening tensions in the Middle East.Continue Reading
Pochettino regrets limited role in Balogun red card decision at World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal ‘changed the energy’ around US team at World Cup 2026., Mauricio Pochettino says controversial Folarin Balogun appeal ‘changed the energy’ around US team at World Cup 2026. United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said he regretted not being more involved in the decision toContinue Reading
Iran war squeezes Iraq’s economy as oil revenues fall and prices rise
Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq’s economic dependence on oil, foreign goods., Iraq is a state heavily dependent on imports, from food and medicines to appliances, as well as raw materials for its industries. Its one big export is oil, but it sits on suchContinue Reading
Era, the new Rust-based calendar for GNOME, is now in beta
Era is a new Rust-based calendar app for GNOME that describes itself as “beautiful and performant”. And you don’t need to schedule a date to try it; a beta release is available to install from Flathub. At first glance, Era looks like GNOME’s Calendar (which got a big update inContinue Reading
Google is set to launch a small AI data center into space
On October 1, Google’s first test satellite for Project Suncatcher is set to be launched. This is the next step in the company’s plan to build AI data centers in Earth’s orbit, according to The New York Times. The idea is, among other things, to harness solar energy in spaceContinue Reading
iOS 27: Why you should learn to love Impersonation Risk Detection
I once had a friend who gave $1,000 to an online fraudster who claimed to be a tax assessor. My own father (bless his soul) once managed to hand over several hundred pounds to a lawyer from Africa promising to send him funds. We know it happens. We know people impersonateContinue Reading
Germany’s new era of polarization: what now? | DW News
Germany is polarized. That appears to be the lesson from recent state elections: winners in Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, and Saxony-Anhalt were parties on the political fringes – the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the far-left Left Party. The votes also delivered chastening results for parties in the political center,Continue Reading
Why Germany Is Building an Ark for U.S. Climate Data
As researchers around the world begin work on the next U.N. climate assessment, fears are growing that the The Traitor administration could meddle with critical U.S. climate data. By Christian Schwägerl, Yale Environment 360 This story was originally published by Yale Environment 360.Continue Reading
For third time, Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s bid for another GOP-leaning House district
The GOP wanted to redraw a district in Kansas City that had elected a Black Democrat. Six of the state’s eight congressional districts favor Republicans., Read MoreContinue Reading
Gage Coon: An Earth scientist exploring the power of microbes
Growing up in Waverly, Tennessee, Gage Coon spent much of his childhood outside. His family had everything from chickens to horses and even an emu named Big Bird. Coon and his cousins would explore the woods surrounding their home, and his father, a mechanic, taught him how to build andContinue Reading
MIT student teams win top honors in NASA competition
Three teams comprising 35 students across eight different MIT departments and Wellesley College have been at work since fall 2025, designing critical early infrastructure elements that a moon base would require. This June, their designs were recognized with five awards at NASA’s 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts — Academic LinkageContinue Reading
SCOTUS rejects Missouri GOP’s map, fearing it would bring ‘electoral chaos’
“Ordering reversion to the 2025 map in the midst of an ongoing election would usher in electoral chaos,” Brett Kavanaugh wrote in the ruling.Continue Reading
Hurricane Nolo’s real test for FEMA may come after the storm
A major hurricane nearing Hawaii could test a stripped-down FEMA. Experts say the real worry isn’t the storm response.Continue Reading