The BepiColombo mission begins its arrival at Mercury after nearly 8 years
After nearly eight years, a mission to reveal Mercury’s secrets is arriving at its destination. But what lies ahead will not be easy.
Day: September 3, 2026
Research into nose blowing, candy stealing and splash-free urinals honored at 2026 Ig Nobel awards
Think of scientific research and you may picture white lab coats, microscopes or arrays of high-end equipment — but the reality is sometimes very di…
Fox News abruptly ousts Maria Bartiromo, a longtime Trump ally
Fox News has parted ways with longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies at the network.
Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort
Volkswagen Group announced late Thursday that it plans to eliminate 50,000 jobs and cut half of its vehicle offerings. The German automaker is struggl…
SEC sues LSU, alleging a coordinated push to recruit ex-pro athletes in defiance of rules
The Southeastern Conference filed a lawsuit against LSU and its leadership in Alabama federal court on Thursday, alleging the school had “waged a de…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s dog goes from ‘alleged’ to ‘official’
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have unveiled Wendy, their Samoyed dog. Fans of the ancient breed are just as excited.
Trump administration plows ahead with groundbreaking for the president’s ‘triumphal arch’
The Trump administration plans to break ground on the president’s “triumphal arch” in the next two weeks, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announc…
Missouri Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it be put to a vote
The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November electi…
Russian general accused of masterminding the attack against Kyiv’s children’s hospital injured in assassination attempt
A Russian general who has been accused by Ukraine of ordering a missile strike against a children’s hospital in Kyiv has reportedly been shot in nor…
US oil deal promises a flood of investment in Venezuela. When will its people feel the benefits?
The enormous investments that the US and Venezuela have promised from their new oil production deal have brought cautious optimism that Venezuelans fa…
