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Astronauts just gave the International Space Station a powerful upgrade
NASA and Canadian Space Agency astronauts completed a 7-hour spacewalk to install a new solar array on the International Space Station, marking the 100th U.S. spacewalk and another step in a major power system upgrade.
Physicists created a tiny universe and watched time emerge without a clock
Physicists created a miniature quantum system where time emerged naturally from particle behavior rather than an external clock, offering experimental evidence that time may not be fundamental to the universe.
The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
US battery start-ups are developing sodium ion technology as an alternative to lithium ion, with companies like Unigrid and Emerald Battery Labs seeking to establish domestic manufacturing to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains.
Here’s who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer
Netflix appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice as chief content officer, replacing 10-year veteran Bela Bajaria as the streamer confronts viewership stagnation and recent workforce reductions.
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Many game sites evade school web filters
Many gaming websites are deliberately circumventing school web filters, allowing students to access inappropriate content on school-issued devices despite districts’ filtering efforts.
Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
President Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA employees after Congress failed to reach agreement on Department of Homeland Security funding, as the shutdown extended beyond 43 days.
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Spirit Airlines shut down in early May, leaving budget-conscious travelers scrambling for alternatives as fuel costs rise and remaining low-cost carriers face mounting competitive and financial pressures.
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Higher fuel prices and inflation are prompting many Americans to scale back vacation spending this Memorial Day weekend, with families choosing shorter trips and local destinations over expensive long-distance travel.
Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers’ resolve in sweltering heat
Travelers faced waits up to eight hours in extreme heat at the Croatia-Serbia border crossing on Saturday amid peak summer holiday traffic and congestion.
Perpetrators of LGBTQ+ conversion practices could face prison under new bill
A new bill would criminalize conversion practices against LGBTQ+ individuals, imposing sentences up to five years and unlimited fines for perpetrators in England and Wales.
Christian Brothers kept nine child abusers as members due to Gospel imperative to help ‘the needy’, court documents reveal
The Christian Brothers obtained a court moratorium on civil claims, citing a Gospel imperative to care for members including nine convicted child abusers within its ranks.
Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump
Pope Leo praised the US history of welcoming migrants during an address marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, implicitly criticizing Trump’s immigration policies while visiting a Mediterranean migration entry point.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian report describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” marking a significant moment for Palestinian Christians while drawing concerns from Jewish leaders about Christian-Jewish relations.
Consumers turn to buy now, pay later for essential expenses — with growing risks
Buy now, pay later services have surged to nearly $157 billion in 2025, with 44% of Americans planning to use them within six months, often for essential expenses like groceries and medical care rather than discretionary purchases.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment estimate for 2027 falls as inflation cools
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for 2027 are estimated between 3.7% and 3.8%, down from previous projections as inflation moderates, with official figures to be announced in October.
Bipartisan group of senators propose Social Security reform process ahead of funding shortfall
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the PROMISE Act to establish a legislative process for Social Security reform, as the program faces a projected funding shortfall by 2032.