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Nancy Grace Roman Telescope: launch targeted for August 30 — how and when to follow

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.

Trump calls Strait of Hormuz 'American territory'; blockade redirects 68 ships, Iran allows some Iraqi oil tankers

At a rally in South Carolina, the U.S. president said he views the Strait of Hormuz as 'American territory'.

Over 3 Million Social Program Beneficiaries Barred from Betting

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.

Coal profits surge in the Iran war: who benefits and what changes

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 shortages and mental strain aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln; replacement ship en route

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.

Houthis attack Marib and al-Makha: 4 dead, 8 injured

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.

Lebanese Americans sue US and firms over alleged Leahy Law violation in Lebanon war

Michigan group and 16 American citizens filed a class action against the U.S. government and defense manufacturers, alleging that support to Israel violated the Leahy Law and damaged properties of Americans in Lebanon.

Chamber approves export credit fund; bill heads to presidential sanction

The Chamber approved the Export Credit Fund to finance working capital, the purchase of machinery, and productive investments by Brazilian companies. As the bill (PL 5961/25) was approved without amendments, it now goes to presidential sanction.

AFRMM exemption extended for North and Northeast ports to 2032

The Chamber approved extending the AFRMM exemption for goods originating or destined to North and Northeast ports until January 8, 2032; the proposal moves to the Senate.

Car allegedly drove into and hit protester at anti‑racism march in Melbourne; police investigating

Houthis attack Marib and al-Makha: 4 dead, 8 injured

Solar eclipse on Wednesday: 980 million will be able to see it; where totality will occur and how to observe

U.S. launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' to cut Iran's revenues; administration warns commercial partners

M6.9 solar flare on Aug. 25 produced CME; model indicates possible impact on Aug. 28 and increased auroras

Nancy Grace Roman Telescope: launch targeted for August 30 — how and when to follow