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    Topic: Space

    Space covers the exploration, science and culture of the universe beyond Earth, from missions and discoveries to the stories that imagine life among the stars.

    It matters because space research expands understanding of our planet, technology and place in the cosmos, while space-themed film, television, games and other media continue to shape how people engage with big scientific questions.

    • WNBA coach torches league’s officiating after latest bizarre no-call: ‘It’s a f—— joke’

      Chicago Sky head coach Tyler Marsh publicly criticised WNBA officiating after a bizarre no-call contributed to his team’s loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night. Marsh did not hold back his frustration, branding the officiating “a f—- joke” in comments made after the game, adding to a wider pattern of complaints about refereeing standards…

    • SpaceX has bought $329M worth of Tesla Megapacks so far this year

      SpaceX has significantly increased its spending on Tesla Megapack battery storage units, purchasing $295 million worth in the second quarter alone and $329 million so far this year, according to its latest earnings report. The purchases highlight the close financial ties between Elon Musk’s various companies, with the batteries likely destined for xAI’s data centres…

    • Live results: Marshall seeks second Senate term in Kansas GOP primary

      Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is expected to easily secure the GOP nod Tuesday as he seeks a second term representing Kansas in Washington. He faces one challenger, Pond Naramore. On the other side of the aisle, pastor Adam Hamilton leads the crowded Democratic field — even outraising Marshall this past quarter, per the Topeka-Capital Journal….

    • SpaceX’s first-ever earnings show a loss and huge spending

      SpaceX has released its first-ever quarterly earnings report since going public in June, revealing that although revenue nearly doubled, spending surged even faster, resulting in a net loss. The results have unsettled investors, as the Elon Musk-led company has already seen its share price slide well below its debut level despite briefly overtaking rivals such…

    • SpaceX has more neocloud revenue

      SpaceX’s AI division saw revenue more than triple to $2.6 billion, driven largely by deals to supply computing power to other AI firms, positioning the company as a competitor to “neocloud” providers such as CoreWeave. Despite the surge in AI income, the division still posted a $1.5 billion loss for the quarter, though this was…

    • SpaceX doubles revenues on Anthropic and Google compute deals, Starlink growth

      SpaceX has doubled its revenue year-on-year, driven largely by the growth of its Starlink satellite internet service and new deals renting out computing power to AI firms Anthropic and Google. The results, disclosed in the company’s first quarterly earnings report since going public, offer an early look at the financial performance behind what was the…

    • What Happened to the Boy From ‘Boyhood’? Ellar Coltrane on 12 Years of Linklater’s Classic, Coming to Set High and More

      Actor Ellar Coltrane, who played the lead role in Richard Linklater’s acclaimed 2014 film “Boyhood,” has spoken about life since the film’s release as it returns to cinemas for its 12th anniversary. “Boyhood” was shot over 12 years, following a Texas family through divorce and upheaval as the child actors grew up on screen, and…

    • ‘Another one!’ Every six from a record-breaking Sunrisers innings

      The Hundred saw SunRisers Leeds smash a competition record of 21 sixes in a single innings against London Spirit at Headingley, a display of power-hitting that highlighted the growing dominance of big-hitting in the tournament. The record-breaking innings underlined the strength of SunRisers’ batting line-up and provided one of the standout individual team performances in…

    • CBS Officially Confirms Major Change for ‘Marshals’ Season 2

      CBS has confirmed a scheduling change for the season two premiere of “Marshals”, the Taylor Sheridan-produced procedural spun off from the Yellowstone universe. The show has quickly become one of the network’s biggest hits, and the announcement matters to fans keen to catch the follow-up to a cliffhanger left at the end of season one.…

    • ‘He’s in the mood’ – the best strikes of Marsh’s blistering innings

      BBC Sport has published a video highlighting the best moments from Mitch Marsh’s innings for SunRisers Leeds against London Spirit in The Hundred. The clip captures the Australian batter in dominant form, punishing what the broadcaster described as lacklustre bowling with a series of powerful strikes. The video, published under the Cricket and The Hundred…