NASA Creates Astronaut Emeritus Status, Bestowing It on Artemis II’s Commander and Pilot
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover become NASA's first emeritus astronauts, staying on as unpaid advisors while pursuing new careers.
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Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones Are Outpacing Ukraine’s Air Defences — and Now They Come Every Day
Russia's new jet-powered Geran drones are hitting Ukraine daily, outpacing air defenses. Kyiv races to develop interceptor missiles as attacks escalate.
Staten Island ceremony marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with tribute to fallen firefighters
FDNY families gather at a Staten Island memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring firefighters lost that day and in the years since.
Cato Analysis: Seizing All Billionaire Wealth Would Fund Just 9% of the Socialist Agenda
Cato Institute analysis finds DSA's 2026 proposals could cost $71T-$212T, far beyond what taxing the richest Americans could cover.
Huffines Asks Legislators to Double Texas Voucher Program to $2 Billion
Texas comptroller seeks to double school vouchers to $2B as 100K+ wait; also minimum wage, Taliban evacuation book, Philip Glass concert.
Nicolas Cage’s $10 Million Malibu Property Threatened as 30-Foot Sinkhole Opens at Its Edge
A 30-foot sinkhole outside Nicolas Cage's Malibu home forces evacuations, damages roads, and prompts a local emergency declaration.
Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Anthropic Researcher’s Warning That AI ‘Could Kill Us All by the End of the Decade’
Jimmy Kimmel mocks the president's dismissive AI response after an Anthropic researcher warns AI could kill us all by decade's end.
Longtime anchor stuns viewers by defecting to rival station after nine years on air
Texas anchor Jasmin Caldwell jumps from KCEN to rival KWTX after nine years, keeping her Central Texas roots and promising viewers she's just changing channels.
Cover Revealed for American Occupation, Anthology Documenting Minnesota’s Resistance to ICE
See the cover for American Occupation, a collection of Minnesota writers' letters on ICE's Operation Metro Surge, edited by Jonny Diamond and Su Hwang.
Texas A&M Regents Threaten Total Scooter and E-Bike Ban After 37% Crash Surge
Texas A&M regents threaten a total ban on scooters and e-bikes after a 37% surge in crashes, with half of last year's 52 incidents causing injuries.
August Was Earth’s Hottest Month on Record, Scientists Say
August 2026 tied as the hottest month ever measured, scientists say, as the US endured its hottest summer on record, beating Dust Bowl-era highs.
Prince George’s Eton Portraits Recreate His Father’s Past — But Fans Say He Looks Like Charles Spencer
Prince George starts at Eton College; his official portrait sparks royal fan reactions over his resemblance to Prince William and uncle Charles Spencer.