-
Scientists extend instrument life on Voyager 2 probe
NASA scientists have found a way to extend the working life of a science instrument on Voyager 2 by managing the spacecraft’s dwindling power supply more efficiently. The change matters because Voyager 2 is one of only two probes operating in interstellar space, where its measurements provide rare data about the boundary of the Sun’s…
-
Scotland beat Canada to reach World Cup Qualifier
Scotland secured a place at next year’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier by beating Canada by nine runs in a tense League 2 match at Forthill. The result means Canada can no longer catch Scotland in the standings, making the victory significant despite a late Canadian recovery. Fin McCreath made 112, his first international century, as…
-
The Small-C Constitutional Problem with Trump v. Slaughter
The article text was unavailable because the page required JavaScript and cookies, so its argument and factual claims cannot be summarised reliably. The title suggests it discusses a constitutional concern arising from *Trump v. Slaughter*, but that alone is insufficient to state what happened or why it matters. No article details, quotations, figures or supporting…
-
Virginie Efira – a ‘Showgirls’ Fan – Enjoyed the ‘Benedetta’ Controversy: ‘When Verhoeven Said There Would Be Lesbian Sex Scenes, I Just Replied: ‘No Problem’
Virginie Efira said she welcomed the controversy around Paul Verhoeven’s “Benedetta”, arguing that sharply divided reactions are preferable to polite, uncritical applause. Speaking at Locarno while receiving the Leopard Club Award, she said she trusted Verhoeven and was proud to have committed herself fully to the film, despite protests and offence caused by its depiction…
-
Senate confirms FEMA leader
The Senate has confirmed Cameron Hamilton as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, returning him to an agency he briefly led in an acting capacity before being dismissed in 2025. His appointment matters because FEMA is responsible for coordinating federal disaster response and is facing uncertainty over proposed changes to its role and structure.…
-
Women’s safety campaigners call for Jared Leto’s Thirty Seconds To Mars 2027 UK tour to be axed following sexual conduct claims
Women’s safety organisations have urged organisers to cancel Thirty Seconds To Mars’ planned 2027 UK tour after a BBC documentary featured allegations of sexual misconduct against the band’s frontman, Jared Leto. The campaigners say allowing the concerts to proceed could place an alleged abuser in the spotlight and send a damaging message to survivors, while…
-
Watch live: Trump hosts roundtable on mining
The article page does not provide substantive reporting because access was denied, apparently due to JavaScript being disabled. Its title indicates that Donald Trump was hosting a live White House roundtable on mining, but the available text does not describe the discussion or any decisions made. Mining policy can affect domestic supply chains, energy production,…
-
Another court blocks White House ballroom work, teeing up a Supreme Court review
A divided federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration must halt construction of a proposed White House ballroom unless Congress authorises it. The decision is significant because it challenges the scope of presidential power over major changes to the White House and is expected to be appealed to the US Supreme Court. The…
-
Briarcliff Entertainment Sets Fall Theatrical & PVOD Release For Supernatural Thriller ‘Nickels’
Briarcliff Entertainment will release supernatural drama Nickels in select cinemas and on premium video on demand on 2 October. The film follows a businessman whose unresolved grief over his brother’s fatal motorcycle accident resurfaces after a neighbour’s son is seriously injured in a similar crash, forcing him to confront questions of faith, loss and second…
-
Trump administration spends another $1.2 billion to kill offshore wind farm projects
The Trump administration has agreed to pay German energy company RWE more than $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind leases near New York, California and Louisiana, while directing investment towards fossil-fuel projects. The deal is significant because it represents the administration’s fifth reported settlement to end renewable-energy developments, reflecting its broader support for fossil fuels…