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SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, scientists confirm

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists report that a stray SpaceX rocket, which spent a year drifting off course after launching two lunar landers, crashed into the moon as anticipated on Wednesday. While no one witnessed the actual…

‘It’s beautiful but fragile’: fears £150m redevelopment of Falmouth Docks threatens habitats and town itself

Plans involve dredging and expanding the docks to allow larger cruise ships to visit with up to 200,000 passengers annually Janavi Kramer had just enjoyed a swim with friends and was sitting on a bench taking in a wonderful Cornish view…

US senators urge crackdown on wildfire betting amid warnings of arson risk

Experts say growing trend on sites such as Polymarket and Kalshi could motivate people to start fires to win money A group of US lawmakers is sounding the alarm over prediction market platforms that allow users to bet on wildfires, as…

How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

NEW YORK, Aug 6 - Progressive candidates continue to rack up wins in primary elections across the United States, propelled by a new left-wing media ecosystem allowing them to build a national profile on their own terms -- and sidestep the…

All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows

Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological status Every single English water body is polluted with toxic chemicals, new government data shows, while just 14.3% of surface waters achieved…

‘They were told bikes were for men’: how Latin America’s city of cycling is breaking gender barriers

With less than a third of cycling journeys taken by women, Colombia’s capital, Bogotá, is installing bike lanes, teaching cycling and making sure ‘stereotypes are left behind’ Eliana González has a busy morning ahead of her, dropping off…

We need a wartime mindset to fight the threat of wildfires | Seth Klein

While many leaders compare the wildfire crisis to the second world war, governments fail to adopt the real lessons of pre-emptive wartime action As France and Spain battle historic wildfires , comparisons to the second world war abound…

Has China’s missile force got America’s Kadena base in Japan in its sights?

Chinese state television has broadcast rare footage apparently showing the US Air Force’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan as a target of the PLA’s missile force. During an episode of the CCTV documentary Securing Victory on Monday, a…

Scientists reveal how green roofs cut rooftop temperatures by 40°F

Green roofs offer a solution to urban heat by absorbing sunlight and releasing water. Vegetation shades surfaces and evapotranspiration naturally cools surrounding areas. These living roofs also manage rainwater and provide habitats for…

Fires Wrecked Their Village in France. Now They Want Answers.

After fleeing France’s worst wildfire in decades, residents of Le Porge, a village west of Bordeaux, returned home 13 days later. They found a town in ruins.

Castaway SpaceX rocket stage crashed into moon: Scientists

Prosecution: Duterte still liable for CF misuse even if funds returned

MANILA, Philippines — With all the talk during the impeachment trial about possible restitution of funds disallowed by the Commission on Audit (COA), many have wondered whether the case of the prosecution panel may be affected should Vice…