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A dead Falcon 9 stage is heading for the Moon at seven times the speed of sound: what to expect on Wednesday
The upper stage of a Falcon 9, adrift since launching two lunar landers in January 2025, will slam into the Moon near Einstein crater on 5 August at roughly 8,700 km/h. Astronomers on Earth may glimpse the debris plume through telescopes.
- Jul 25
Waymo Plans to End Uber Exclusivity in Austin and Atlanta, Launching Its Own App by January 2028
Waymo has notified Uber that it plans to launch its own robotaxi app in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028, ending the exclusivity agreement that keeps its vehicles available only through Uber in those markets, amid rising tensions over safety, service quality, and diverging policy objectives.
- Jul 25
SpaceX Starship completes 13th test flight, deploys 20 Starlink satellites that burn up as planned
After two postponements, the massive rocket launched from Texas, its upper stage splashing down in the Indian Ocean an hour later, while 20 functional Starlink satellites were released and intentionally destroyed in the atmosphere.
- Jul 16
Texas flash floods kill one, revive trauma of last year's disaster that killed 139
Torrential rains swelled the Guadalupe River, forcing evacuations and rescues across Kerr, Uvalde and Kendall counties. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed a fatality and warned of record-breaking rainfall.
- Jul 9
NHTSA gives autonomous vehicle makers end-of-July deadline to end first responder interference
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified a clear pattern of driverless cars blocking emergency vehicles and issued a directive requiring developers to present solutions by the end of July.
- Jul 8
Taylor Swift earns five Emmy nominations for Eras Tour film as Summer House breaks through
Taylor Swift received five Primetime Emmy nominations on Wednesday for her Eras Tour concert film, while Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show set a record and Bravo's Summer House earned its first nod.
- Jul 6
Supreme Court declines to block Texas law requiring parental consent for app downloads
The US Supreme Court declined to block a Texas law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors, allowing enforcement while a constitutional challenge continues.
- Jul 4
Antonelli takes Silverstone pole as Russell and Verstappen struggle for speed
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the British Grand Prix after a dramatic qualifying session at Silverstone, while Max Verstappen warned he might not race if Red Bull cannot fix a speed deficit.
- Jul 3
Leclerc ends 624-day win drought at British GP as Ferrari celebrates 250th F1 victory
Charles Leclerc claimed his first Formula 1 win since October 2024 at the British Grand Prix, leading from start to finish as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired with a technical failure.
- Jul 3
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony
The pop superstar and NFL tight end tied the knot on July 3, with Adam Sandler officiating and a 1,000-strong guest list that included Karlie Kloss and Patrick Mahomes.
- Jul 2
Tesla delivers 480,126 vehicles in Q2, a 25% jump as European demand rebounds
Tesla reported 480,126 global vehicle deliveries in the second quarter of 2026, blowing past analyst estimates as resurgent European sales offset a continued slump in the United States.
- Jun 27
Léon Marchand returns to French pools with 4:04.56 400m IM, the fifth-fastest time in history
Competing in France for the first time since his four-gold Olympic campaign, Léon Marchand won the 400m individual medley at the French championships in 4 minutes 4.56 seconds, the fastest time in the world this year and the fifth-quickest ever.
- Jun 27
Texas school board mandates Bible reading for over 5 million public school students, starting in 2030
The Republican-controlled state panel voted 9-5 to add Old and New Testament passages to the compulsory literature list, intensifying a US-wide debate over religion in classrooms.
- Jun 25
F1 declares heat hazard for Austrian Grand Prix as Europe swelters
Formula 1 has activated its heat hazard protocol for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, with temperatures forecast to exceed 31°C. Drivers may wear liquid-cooled vests or accept a ballast penalty.
- Jun 25
Lionel Richie cuts concert short after dizziness, postpones Chicago and Columbus dates on doctors' orders
The 77-year-old singer left the stage less than an hour into his opening night in Minnesota, telling the crowd he felt unsteady. Doctors have ordered him to rest ahead of a planned return in Pittsburgh.
- Jun 23
Oracle slashes 21,000 jobs in fiscal 2026, citing AI adoption and restructuring
Oracle reduced its workforce by 21,000 employees, or 13%, in the fiscal year that ended May 31, as the company accelerates its pivot to cloud and AI, restructuring costs rose to $1.84 billion.
- Jun 17
Bystanders rescue five from burning NetJets jet after Texas highway crash
A Cessna Citation operated by NetJets crash-landed on Loop 20 in Laredo on Tuesday night after reporting mechanical issues. Bystanders and police rushed to free the six people on board; five survived and one died.
- Jun 15
Russian air assault strikes Kyiv monastery, as EU opens long-stalled accession talks with Ukraine
A large-scale Russian aerial attack on Kyiv left at least 10 people injured and set the historic Cave Monastery ablaze overnight, as the EU opened long-stalled accession negotiations with Ukraine and diplomatic contacts intensified ahead of the G7 summit.
- Jun 11
SpaceX raises $75 billion in largest IPO ever, making Elon Musk world's first trillionaire
SpaceX raised a record $75 billion in its initial public offering on Thursday, pricing shares at $135 and reaching a $1.77 trillion valuation, the largest ever. The IPO made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire as his net worth surged above $1.1 trillion.
- Jun 10
Trump says 'I love inflation' as US CPI hits 4.2%, the fastest pace since 2023, driven by Iran war energy costs
US consumer prices rose 4.2% year-on-year in May, the fastest pace since April 2023, as the conflict with Iran pushed gasoline and energy costs sharply higher. President Trump responded by saying he 'loves' the inflation, drawing immediate criticism from Democrats.
