The U.S. has publicly acknowledged deploying weapons in orbit for space-control missions, marking a shift from strategic ambiguity toward openly recognizing its offensive and defensive space capabilities
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Melisande Blackwood
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Life doesn't offer many definitive answers. To remain clear-headed, curious, and kind, and to live earnestly—I think that's already quite good
AI doom or not, something has shifted with AI recently. The guardrails that kept AI sitting in a chatbox are gone, the models are better, there's more compute. AI agents are everywhere. They are annoying as hell. IMO the situation is going to get much worse www.404media.co/theres-a-100...
There’s a 100% Chance AI Agents Are Already Ruining the Internet
“AI agents” now have enough power and permission to be extremely annoying online.
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The Kennedy Center may be facing an extraordinary financial crisis, with a possible shutdown as early as Tuesday. Reuters says the report comes from the Washington Post and has not independently verified all of its claims
Kennedy Center on brink of bankruptcy, could close as early as Tuesday, Washington Post reports
Leaders of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts say it is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close as early as Tuesday, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.
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The cross is now a symbol of repression and hate.
Nothing says “America First” like having Moscow sponsor the open bar.
What a surprise to learn that a Russian oligarch close to Putin paid for Junior’s lavish wedding. Who could’ve expected it?
For some reason, I really want to spirit them away home—but I have no idea what kind of sack I’d need 🤔
The 2026 midterm campaign is moving into a much more consequential phase, with congressional control increasingly at the center of national politics. Economic concerns, immigration, AI policy and election rules are becoming major battleground issues
'This Week' Transcript 9-13-26: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Mike Lawler & Jacob Coxon
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Mike Lawler & Jacob Coxon were on "This Week" Sunday, September 13. This is a rush transcript and may be updated.
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A new CBS Battleground Tracker gives Democrats an edge in the fight for control of the House, while President Trump continues to strongly motivate Republican voters. Voters’ concerns about prices and the economy are emerging as particularly important factors heading into the midterm elections
CBS News Battleground Tracker poll finds Trump motivating both sides, Democrats have edge in seats in fight for House
Price concerns boost Democrats, and MAGA Republicans are motivated. Both parties are seen negatively, according to CBS News' latest polling.
cbsnews.com
UC Santa Cruz launched a new Center for Marine Genomics to use DNA tools and environmental DNA to better understand marine species, disease and biodiversity
Science Division launches five new centers to foster multidisciplinary research in areas of growing importance and interest
These centers debuted July 1 with five years of initial funding and will focus on marine genomics, geohazards, materials innovation, RNA science, and astrobiology.
news.ucsc.edu
NOAA is expanding the use of autonomous surface vessels for fisheries and ocean research. These robotic platforms can collect high-resolution environmental and ecological data while reducing the need to send large research ships into every difficult-to-access area
Science Highlights August/September 2026
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Fiery-billed Aracari 43-45cm Costa Rica and western Panama Diet fruits, figs, insects during breeding season Parents take turns incubating 2 eggs for 16 days 3 or more additional adult helpers join in to share the load of feeding the chicks 45 days in the nest, and 3 weeks after they fledge
Trump broke a history of American leaders staying neutral on Ireland—putting him at odds with the UK's Prime Minister.
Trump Says He'd 'Love' To See Unified Ireland
Trump broke a history of American leaders staying neutral on Ireland—putting him at odds with the UK's Prime Minister.
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Researchers are revisiting a roughly one-meter-long scorpion that lived about 415 million years ago, before forests became widespread. Its huge pincers and possible semi-aquatic lifestyle suggest that early terrestrial ecosystems already supported surprisingly large predators
Animals News
Animals in the news. Dogs, elephants, horses and kangaroos. Read the latest research involving animals of every sort and description.
sciencedaily.com
Even though I don't like Fox, this is worth sharing today
Americans are marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with ceremonies in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Families are reading the names of the 2,977 people killed in the attacks, while this year’s observances also recognize thousands who later died from 9/11-related illnesses
Americans mark 25 years since September 11 attacks amid enduring grief, reflection
Americans paused on Friday to commemorate the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania — and to wrestle with the ...
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25 years ago, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people, including 2,753 New Yorkers. As we remember that terrible day, let us also remember the first responders, office workers and strangers who ran toward danger to help each other.
Look at this loathsome repulsive creature yelling at a reporter. In addition to the fact that he’s the worst president in US history, he’s one of the worst human beings on planet earth. His supporters have a very serious defect in their character.
NASA and Maryland researchers are using airborne remote sensing to map forest species diversity. The project could improve how scientists monitor forest health and reforestation
Unlocking Forest Diversity from Above: Fieldwork at Smithsonian’s BiodiversiTREE - NASA Science
Laying groundwork for using airborne remote sensing to better understand the characteristics of forest species diversity.
science.nasa.gov
University of Utah researchers found that satellite measurements of chlorophyll fluorescence can detect declining forest photosynthesis roughly two years before widespread bark-beetle mortality becomes visible from the air
Satellites spot forest stress - College of Science
Undergrad researcher Nathan Murthy utilizes modern tech's precise maps of bird migrations in first-author paper
science.utah.edu
This resident dog has a whole body language routine for welcoming the new puppy, and it reveals how much trust dogs communicate without a single bark.
🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CALIFORNIA! 🎉 Today marks 176 years of statehood, and in that time, California has become a worldwide leader in science, technological innovation, agriculture, entertainment, and more. Here’s to many more years of Golden State greatness!
