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NASA at 68: America must lead on the Moon, Mars and beyond—or China will
This opinion piece, published to mark NASA’s 68th anniversary on 29 July, argues that the United States must maintain its leadership in space exploration or risk ceding the Moon and future deep-space missions to China. The author frames this as a continuation of America’s historic achievements, from the Mercury and Apollo programmes to the space…
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Dua Lipa reveals curated line-up for London Literature Festival with Patti Smith, Mustafa, Zadie Smith and more
Dua Lipa has unveiled the full line-up for the London Literature Festival at the Southbank Centre, which she is curating as part of the venue’s 75th anniversary year. Running from Wednesday 21 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, this is the 19th edition of the festival, making it London’s longest-running literature and spoken word event,…
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Data centre expansion threatens rural Texas land, says Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson has publicly condemned the expansion of data centres across the United States, warning that such developments threaten rural communities like his hometown of Abbott, Texas, south of Dallas, where he still owns farmland. In a social media statement, the 93-year-old country music icon described the facilities as “loud, water thieving, light polluting” and…
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‘Ask the right questions’: what you need to know before buying shares
The Guardian offers guidance for would-be DIY investors on what to check before buying individual shares, prompted by the surge of interest following SpaceX’s stock market listing. Unlike investing in funds, buying shares directly typically means holding a smaller number of companies, leaving investors more exposed to those firms’ individual fortunes, so experts stress the…
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Queensland and NT reject Labor’s push to ensure that power-hungry AI datacentres use renewable energy
Queensland and the Northern Territory have rejected federal Labor’s proposal to force AI datacentres to use renewable energy, deepening a dispute over how Australia manages the rapid growth of the power-hungry technology. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants binding national standards requiring datacentres to generate renewable energy, minimise water use and offset their power consumption, but…
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Taylor Sheridan returns to movies after five years with NASA thriller, political drama
Taylor Sheridan, the creator of “Yellowstone” and other Western dramas, is returning to feature filmmaking for the first time in five years, moving beyond his usual genre to tackle a NASA-set thriller and a separate political drama. This marks a notable expansion for Sheridan, who has become one of television’s most prolific hitmakers, and signals…
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Speaking of Matt Damon, there’s a new survival game out this week on Steam where you’re stranded on Mars and have to grow potatoes to survive
A new survival game has launched this week on Steam, placing players on Mars where they must grow potatoes to stay alive, echoing the premise of the film The Martian starring Matt Damon. The comparison is likely to prove a useful hook for the game, given the strong public familiarity with the “stranded astronaut farming…
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The Team Behind Ibiza Mega-Clubs Launches Creative Agency: ‘The Best Creative Doesn’t End on a Screen’
Yann Pissenem and Sam Mooney, two figures behind Ibiza’s leading superclubs Hï, Ushuaïa and [UNVRS], have launched a new creative agency called The Ideation Bureau. The venture aims to apply lessons from staging large-scale nightlife experiences to broader brand and marketing work, reflecting a wider trend of nightlife entrepreneurs expanding into commercial creative services. The…
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Draymond Green returns to Golden State for $27M after Warriors’ pursuit of LeBron James falls flat
Draymond Green has agreed to remain with the Golden State Warriors, signing a new one-year contract worth $27.7 million, according to Klutch Sports. The deal comes after the Warriors’ efforts to lure LeBron James away from the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly failed to materialise, leaving the franchise to refocus on retaining its core roster around…