SpaceX plans to build a 125,000-acre facility in Louisiana capable of launching approximately 30 rockets daily, but local residents and environmental advocates express concerns about wildlife impacts and lack of public input.

Saudi Arabia issued air raid alerts for Riyadh after explosions were reported, marking the first such alerts since Houthis escalated attacks and declared a maritime embargo in July.

Cuba experienced a total nationwide power grid disconnection on Friday, marking at least the sixth major blackout this year amid aging infrastructure and fuel shortages exacerbated by US sanctions.

Researchers uncovered evidence that ancient hunter-gatherers in Indonesia may have sucked on betel nuts as early as 25,000 years ago, suggesting the practice of using this mind-affecting substance has remarkably deep historical roots.

Converse removed an advertisement after social media users said its imagery evoked KKK symbolism, stating the company recognized it made a mistake and apologized.

Denmark and Greenland say a new military agreement with the US will preserve the territory’s sovereignty while strengthening Arctic security and preventing adversaries from establishing bases.

Caribbean nations are developing an action plan with legal options to pressure the UK into slavery reparations negotiations, with consideration of international courts if diplomacy fails.

Israeli forces have established a buffer zone in southern Lebanon marked by a “yellow line” following a ceasefire this year, displacing civilians and disrupting daily life across territory previously monitored by U.N. peacekeepers.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point this week to combat persistent inflation, a move intended to cool spending and prices across the economy.