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SpaceX launched the CRS-33 Dragon mission to the ISS from Cape Canaveral on Sunday.This launch marked the 50th Dragon visit since the spacecraft’s first resupply mission in May 2012.After stage separation, the Falcon 9 first stage landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic.SpaceX expects the Dragon to autonomously dock with the ISS on Monday after a 28-hour flight. Mission Delivers Supplies and Science CRS-33 carries 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) of food, experiments, and essential supplies for the ISS crew.Officials emphasized the mission also supports critical scientific research for human space exploration.Astronauts will conduct 50 experiments addressing…

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to send the National Guard to Chicago. He called it an abuse of power. Pritzker argued no emergency exists that would justify deploying troops in Illinois. He accused Trump of creating a crisis for political reasons. Trump has already sent about 2,000 troops to Washington DC. The city’s Democratic leaders opposed the move. Trump frames the deployment as part of a nationwide effort to crack down on crime. On Friday, he said Chicago and New York could be next. Chicago mayor warns of heightened tensions Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has escalated the state’s crackdown on abortion pills by sending cease-and-desist letters to two organizations and a doctor, warning of potential lawsuits if they continue allegedly distributing the medication. Paxton targeted Plan C, a website providing information on obtaining abortion pills; Her Safe Harbor, a telemedicine abortion provider; and Dr. Rémy Coeytaux, accused of mailing abortion pills to Texans. “These abortion drug organizations and radical activists are not above the law, and I have ordered the immediate end of this unlawful conduct,” Paxton said in a statement. The state of Texas effectively bans nearly all…

The government must legally provide housing for asylum-seekers. Before 2020, using hotels attracted little attention.Rising asylum-seeker numbers in 2020 forced the Conservative government to quickly find new housing solutions.Over 27,000 unauthorized arrivals occurred this year, nearly 50% more than last year.By June, the government housed just over 32,000 asylum-seekers in hotels, up from 29,500 a year earlier, still below the September 2023 peak of 56,000.Between July 2024 and June 2025, 111,084 people applied for asylum, the highest yearly total since 2001.The National Audit Office reported that 35% of asylum accommodation residents temporarily lived in hotels. Protests and Public Response Protesters…

Scientists have shown that extreme heat changes how people feel globally. Over one billion social media posts from 157 countries were analysed. Results revealed that above 35°C, negative emotions rose sharply. The strongest declines in mood appeared in poorer regions compared to wealthier nations. MIT researchers and partners rated each post for sentiment and connected it with local weather. They found people in low‑income countries were three times more affected by heat stress than those in high‑income areas. Behaviour and High Temperatures Previous studies confirm how heat worsens tempers. Drivers honk more in hot traffic, writers use harsher language, and…

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced on Friday that Washington will acquire a 10% stake in Intel. “This historic agreement strengthens American leadership in semiconductors. It will grow our economy and protect our technological edge,” Lutnick wrote on X. He posted the message alongside a photo of himself with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. President Donald Trump confirmed the deal earlier in the Oval Office. He called it “a great deal for them.” Shares of the Santa Clara-based chipmaker rose more than 5% on Friday. Intel confirmed that the US government will invest $8.9bn (£6.6bn) in its common stock. Grants…

Case Reported in South Lake Tahoe Health officials in El Dorado County, California, confirmed that a South Lake Tahoe resident has tested positive for the plague. The individual is currently recovering at home under medical supervision. Authorities believe the infection likely resulted from a flea bite while camping in the area, a popular outdoor recreation destination. Plague Transmission and Precautions Plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and is usually spread through the bites of fleas that have fed on infected rodents, such as squirrels and chipmunks. Dogs and cats can also carry infected fleas into homes. El Dorado…

Asia races ahead with digital asset growth, while the US has recently increased its pace under Trump’s second term. Europe, by contrast, focuses more on legislation than on fostering rapid expansion. Since its creation in 2009, Bitcoin has shot up from cents to nearly $120,000, marking crypto’s transformation from experimental currency to mainstream investment. To manage this shift, the EU introduced MiCA, requiring companies to separate client funds, undergo audits, pay registration fees, and verify transfers. Policymakers claim this provides safety and stability. Many industry players argue it raises costs, discourages innovation, and pushes crypto firms closer to traditional finance…

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance will boost Ukraine’s army and secure US and European commitments to deter Russia. Rutte visited Kyiv and said NATO’s support for Ukraine “remains unwavering” and continues to grow. He confirmed plans to fund a steady flow of lethal US weapons. After a White House meeting, Rutte said Donald Trump promised US involvement in Ukraine’s security guarantees. Rutte explained the two-layer plan aims to make Putin avoid future attacks. He confirmed discussions about deploying foreign troops are ongoing but outcomes remain undecided. Zelenskyy Calls for Reliable Guarantees President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs…

Elon Musk and his company X have agreed to a settlement with ex-staff. The employees had sued for $500 million in unpaid severance. The agreement was revealed in a court filing on Wednesday. Both sides asked the San Francisco appeals court to delay a hearing. They said more time was needed to finalize the paperwork. Lawsuit followed large-scale layoffs The dispute began after Musk dismissed about 6,000 employees in 2022. That represented more than half of the company’s workforce. Many of the affected staff challenged the severance packages in court. Representatives of X and the employees’ lawyers have not issued…