How much extra power would a government shutdown give Trump?
Trump could use executive power to reshape federal agencies and force layoffs during a shutdown, experts say.
Month: September 2025
ZR1, GTD, and America’s new Nurburgring war
There’s a racetrack with a funny name in Germany that, in the eyes of many international enthusiasts, is the de facto benchmark for automotive performance.
Rocket Report: Keeping up with Kuiper; New Glenn’s second flight slips
Welcome to Edition 8.12 of the Rocket Report! We often hear from satellite operators—from the military to venture-backed startups —about their appetite for more launch
The Indian superstar whose political rally turned fatal for dozens
At least 40 people died over the weekend in a crowd crush at a political rally organised by Vijay’s party.
Torrential weather hits Valencia region year after deadly floods
The Spanish area where 230 people were killed in 2024 has been struck again by bad weather.
Trump to push new peace plan in talks with Netanyahu
The US president has talked up prospects of an agreement, but Netanyahu said it was not finalised – and Hamas say they haven’t been sent
China sentences 11 members of mafia family to death
They were one of four families who turned a Myanmar town into a hub for gambling, drugs and scam centres.
Say Cheese!
Eleven International Space Station crew members gather inside the International Space Station’s Unity module for a portrait on Aug. 3, 2025.
Maine’s food pantries stare down volunteer shortage while anticipating cuts
Maine has one of New England’s highest food insecurity rates
Mysterious rare bird triumphs in ‘hotly contested cultural moment’ in New Zealand
The annual Bird of the Year poll is a feathery festival of bird memes, costumes and dance battles
Here we go again: Another study is being misrepresented as evidence that COVID vaccines cause cancer
An eminent oncologist, cancer researcher, and cancer center director is promoting a study that seems to show—but, when critically examined, doesn’t—that COVID vaccines are associated
Dr. Vinay Prasad’s Catch-22: The Only Way He Can Truly Succeed at His Job is to Get Fired Again
No matter what regulatory decisions Dr. Vinay Prasad makes moving forward, the fact that he was willing to legitimize and quietly work for RFK Jr.
How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue
With claims of a ‘two-tier system’, could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?
Can England’s rugby heroes inspire more girls to stay in sport?
Sports groups hope England Women’s Rugby World Cup success can boost girls playing sport.