Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile
The experimental weapon is hailed as having a potentially unlimited range – though Western experts have questioned its value.
Georgia arrests three for trying to illegally buy 2kg of uranium
Three Chinese nationals face prison time for attempting to purchase $400,000 of nuclear material.
Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre museum in Paris
Four thieves broke into the world’s most-visited museum in broad daylight, stealing eight items worth €88m (£76m; $102m).
Rebel group claims capture of Sudan army headquarters in key city
The fall of the base in el-Fasher is step closer towards the RSF cementing its control in the west.
Indigenous Americans dragged, carried or floated 5-ton tree more than 100 miles to North America’s largest city north of Mexico 900 years ago
Researchers have determined the age and origin of a massive tree that was found at the pre-Columbian city of Cahokia in what is now Illinois.
Weird symmetry between Earth’s Northern and Southern Hemispheres appears to be breaking
The Northern Hemisphere is absorbing more sunlight than the Southern Hemisphere, and clouds can no longer keep the balance.
Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is about to get very active — Space photo of the week
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is barreling toward its closest point to the sun as perihelion looms on Oct. 29. How different will it look when
For California delegation and its staffers, here’s what shutdown life looks like
From Washington and their districts, members of the California delegation are navigating a weeks-old government shutdown with no end in sight.
Barabak: A youth movement is roiling Democrats. Does age equal obsolescence?
Seasoned California politicians, including former Sen. Barbara Boxer and Gov. Pete Wilson, say age is no impediment to accomplishment. But they differ over the value
Dinner is Served!
Dinner is served aboard the International Space Station! One tray features shrimp cocktail on whole grain wheat crackers, while the other holds sushi made with
Two suspects in Louvre heist case arrested by French police
The Paris prosecutor said on Sunday that a number of suspects have been arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum.
Hurricane Melissa rapidly strengthens to Category 4 storm
Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a potentially catastrophic storm in the Caribbean overnight, U.S. forecasters warned early Sunday.
The Coin Balancing of Alex Chervinsky
The Numismatist – May 1984 “101 Pennies”source: fincher.org