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Fires in Algeria’s northeast, centered in Jijel and neighboring provinces, killed at least 12 people, left dozens injured, and damaged homes, farmland, and livestock.
The Sun emitted an M6.9 flare from active region 4513 on Aug. 25, associated with a coronal mass ejection (CME) that models show may graze Earth on Friday, Aug. 28; there was an R2 radio blackout and the effect may be re…
Amazon has adjusted prices across its hardware lineup — including Fire TVs, Echos, Kindles and Eeros — by up to 60%.
The U.S. Treasury, via Secretary Scott Bessent, announced a campaign described as an "economic war" — or "economic D‑day" — against Iran, with sanctions on five sectors and secondary penalties for countries and companies that continue to trade with Tehran.
NASA and SpaceX are targeting a no‑earlier‑than launch of the Nancy Grace Roman telescope at 7:26 a.m. EDT on August 30; NASA's live coverage begins at 6:20 a.m. EDT.
At a rally in South Carolina, the U.S. president said he views the Strait of Hormuz as 'American territory'.
The Sigap system, with a Serpro module implemented in October 2025, has blocked more than 3 million beneficiaries from opening or maintaining accounts on fixed-odds betting sites.
The war between the US/Israel and Iran reduced global oil and LNG supply, forcing countries to rely more on coal; producers report higher profits and the energy transition is delayed.
Reports of rationed meals, broken plumbing, and mental strain on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln raise concerns; another ship will be sent to relieve it.
Missile and drone attacks by the Houthis hit Marib city and the port of al-Makha (Mocha) overnight, leaving four dead and eight injured, according to state media and the director of al-Makha airport. Port operations in al-Makha were suspended, and there were military counterattacks.
