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Futurism
Pentagon Says Russia Has Launched a Mysterious Orbital Weapon
Space Wars The militarization of space is really heating up after the Pentagon accused Russia of launching a satellite that national security officials believe is capable of attacking other satellites in orbit, the BBC reports. And most chillingly, this satellite, which the Russians launched last week, is on the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite. […]
CNN
Scientists say they’ve found where the sun’s magnetic field originates
The sun’s powerful magnetic field has long puzzled scientists. A new study suggests the source of its magnetic field is nearer the surface than first thought.
Robb Report
The World’s First Commercial Space Plane Is (Almost) Ready for Takeoff
Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser is expected to deliver 7,800 pounds of cargo to the ISS later this year.
The Telegraph
Russia deployed anti-satellite weapon into space, US warns
The United States believes Russia has launched a new weapon into space capable of destroying satellites.
Reuters
US assesses Russia launched space weapon in path of American satellite
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Russia last week launched a satellite that U.S. intelligence officials believe to be a weapon capable of inspecting and attacking other satellites, the U.S. Space Command said on Tuesday as the Russian spacecraft trails a U.S. spy satellite in orbit. Russia's Soyuz rocket blasted off from its Plesetsk launch site some 500 miles (800 km) north of Moscow on May 16, deploying in low-Earth orbit at least nine satellites including COSMOS 2576, a type of Russian military "inspector" spacecraft U.S. officials have long condemned as exhibiting reckless space behavior. "Russia deployed this new counterspace weapon into the same orbit as a U.S. government satellite."
CNN
US assesses Russia likely launched a counter space weapon last week
The US has assessed that Russia likely launched a counter space weapon last week that is close to, and capable of attacking, a US government satellite orbiting nearby, US Ambassador Robert Wood said at the UN on Monday.
LA Times
Boeing's Starliner capsule stuck on ground after helium leak
The launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule is delayed indefinitely following detection of a helium leak in the spacecraft that will service the International Space Station.
The Hill
US says Russia launched antisatellite weapon into space; Moscow shrugs off ‘fake news’
A top Russian official on Wednesday denied U.S. claims that Moscow had launched a weapon into low-Earth orbit that could potentially attack other satellites, calling it “fake news.” Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said a day earlier that last week the Kremlin launched a satellite assessed as “likely a counter-space weapon presumably capable…
The Independent
Influencer’s two-year-old son drowns in hotel pool while parents napped
‘When I woke up, I found that he was not next to me,’ influencer reveals details of son’s tragic death
NextShark
1 dead, 71 injured as Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence
A Singapore Airlines passenger has died and 71 others were injured after the plane encountered extreme turbulence during a flight from London to Singapore on Tuesday. Boeing 777-300ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, was about 10 hours into the flight to Singapore when turbulence occurred over Myanmar, leaving a 73-year-old British man dead and six others suffering serious injuries. Photos and videos of the incident have been shared on social media, and passengers have recalled the terrifying moments on the airplane.
Reuters
Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli television aired previously withheld footage on Wednesday of five pyjama-clad female army conscripts being seized by Hamas gunmen during the Oct. 7 raid that triggered the Gaza war. The captives' families hoped the footage would increase pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree a truce with Hamas and secure the hostages' release. The Netanyahu government saw the release of the subtitled three-minute clip to national and international media as an opportunity to shore up support.
Cinema Online
Joey Wong reveals she is single again after six years of romance
The Hong Kong singer shares clips of her enjoying her single life after breaking up with Tarzan Ip
Evening Standard
Why has Mauricio Pochettino left Chelsea after only one season? Reasons behind shock manager exit explained
Blues already on the hunt for replacement
The Independent
Wife expresses her regret for making husband shave his beard after seeing the results
‘Girl... he went from I’ll chop the firewood to can you open this pickle jar for me?’
The Telegraph
China’s next shock is coming – and Britain and Europe are sitting ducks
The EU will be forced to follow Joe Biden’s tariffs against China whether it likes it or not, otherwise Europe will alone face the concentrated trade shock from Xi Jinping’s predatory mercantilism.
Reuters
Singapore Airlines plane made 'dramatic drop', people flung upwards, say passengers
But as the Boeing 777-300R soared above Myanmar it suddenly hit extreme turbulence, wildly throwing passengers, flight attendants and meals around the cabin. "Suddenly the aircraft starts tilting up and there was shaking," Malaysian student Dzafran Azmir said. Many of the other passengers did not, he said.
The Independent
‘I don’t want to scare you’: Distressing text sent by Singapore Airlines passenger to terrified mother
Passengers have spoken of the terror onboard the Singapore Airlines flight forced to make an emergency landing in severe turbulence in Bangkok
The Independent
Serial killer who bragged about slaying dozens of women brutally attacked in prison
The Canadian inmate was speared in the head, according to news outlets
Evening Standard
Man City 115 charges punishment: Expulsion to non-league an option but titles and trophies likely to remain
A hearing for the case is understood to have been set for October
Evening Standard
Manchester United and Bayern Munich on high alert as Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea
52-year-old’s sudden availability blows manager market wide open

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UPDATE 1-Musk's Starlink satellites disrupted by major solar storm

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Pentagon Says Russia Has Launched a Mysterious Orbital Weapon

Scientists say they’ve found where the sun’s magnetic field originates

The World’s First Commercial Space Plane Is (Almost) Ready for Takeoff

Russia deployed anti-satellite weapon into space, US warns

US assesses Russia launched space weapon in path of American satellite

US assesses Russia likely launched a counter space weapon last week

Boeing's Starliner capsule stuck on ground after helium leak

US says Russia launched antisatellite weapon into space; Moscow shrugs off ‘fake news’

Influencer’s two-year-old son drowns in hotel pool while parents napped

1 dead, 71 injured as Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence

Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7

Joey Wong reveals she is single again after six years of romance

Why has Mauricio Pochettino left Chelsea after only one season? Reasons behind shock manager exit explained

Wife expresses her regret for making husband shave his beard after seeing the results

China’s next shock is coming – and Britain and Europe are sitting ducks

Singapore Airlines plane made 'dramatic drop', people flung upwards, say passengers

‘I don’t want to scare you’: Distressing text sent by Singapore Airlines passenger to terrified mother

Serial killer who bragged about slaying dozens of women brutally attacked in prison

Man City 115 charges punishment: Expulsion to non-league an option but titles and trophies likely to remain

Manchester United and Bayern Munich on high alert as Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea