President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 28, 2026, to establish the US Space Academy, aimed at training graduates for the US Space Force, NASA, and the civilian flight industry. The announcement was made during an event at NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Trump also awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew members. The future of the Artemis exploration initiative is uncertain, with changes announced for the upcoming Artemis III mission.
Websites linked to Rose City Antifa and Jane's Revenge faced outages following the U.S. State Department's designation of their technology provider, Autistici/Inventati, as a global terrorist entity. The designation is based on allegations of support for violent far-left networks. The State Department stated that the A/I Collective served as digital infrastructure for these groups, while A/I has denied the allegations.
Chrome is set to remove the last Manifest V2 extensions from its Web Store on August 31, 2026, following the complete transition to Manifest V3. The deprecation of Manifest V2 began in 2021, with significant changes implemented over the following years, culminating in the removal of support for MV2 extensions in July 2025. Users with functioning extensions will not be affected by this removal, as they have already transitioned to the new format.
Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is being held at a detention center. He was in Louisiana ahead of a concert for rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
Wyoming Governor [Name] has criticized the actions of federal election monitors deployed by the Justice Department during the state's recent primary election. A local official stated that the monitors acted beyond their authorized scope.
Melissa Farris, 41, has been accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. She stated in an interview that her actions were meant to draw attention to perceived injustices involving a former official.
A Republican Senate campaign ad linking Democratic candidate Sherrod Brown to a highway accident has drawn criticism from the victims' family. They have expressed their disapproval of the ad's use of their story in the political context.
President Donald Trump spoke with astronauts aboard the International Space Station from Houston, praising their work and inviting them to the White House. He also honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and announced the establishment of the U.S. Space Force Academy.
President Donald Trump spoke with astronauts aboard the International Space Station from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, praising their efforts in space exploration. He also honored the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and announced the establishment of the U.S. Space Force Academy.
Western officials report that Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to avoid direct military confrontation with NATO, despite hostile rhetoric towards the UK and other allies. The officials note that recent threats from Moscow are consistent with its military doctrine and reflect domestic pressures on Putin. They also highlight the risks of hybrid activities by Russia that could lead to miscalculations and military confrontation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to increase drone strikes against Russia to at least 1,000 per day, a significant rise from the current 300. This announcement follows a visit by U.S. spy chief John Ratcliffe to Moscow, which the Kremlin confirmed involved meetings with Russian intelligence officials. Recent Russian attacks have resulted in multiple casualties across Ukraine, while Ukraine has also targeted an oil refinery in Russia.
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to maintain a ban on transgender troops in the military. The Court may schedule oral arguments for the case during its upcoming term starting in October.
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to maintain a ban on transgender individuals in the military. The Court may schedule oral arguments for the case in its upcoming term starting in October.
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, and Arizona over laws that allow illegal immigrants to access financial benefits for higher education. The Justice Department argues these laws violate federal regulations that prohibit illegal immigrants from receiving in-state tuition benefits unless they are available to all U.S. students. This brings the total number of states facing similar legal challenges to 21.
Students in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen are facing uncertainty regarding the validation of their academic certificates due to a government decision to suspend authentication. This decision has left many students feeling that their years of education may be wasted, as they require authenticated certificates to pursue further studies abroad. The ongoing conflict in Yemen has led to a fragmented education system, with differing policies and curricula in Houthi and government-controlled regions.
NASA is set to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which aims to enhance the search for exoplanets and investigate the dynamics of dark matter and dark energy. The telescope, developed over a decade at a cost of $4.3 billion, is expected to identify 100,000 new exoplanets and provide insights into the universe's expansion and structure. Its findings could have significant implications for existing astrophysical theories.
Christine Fréchette, leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec, described President Trump as a 'real adversary' during her election campaign launch. She cited the escalating trade war between the U.S. and Canada as a key issue.
Melissa Farris from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for damaging the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. She faces two felony counts related to the incident, which occurred on August 13, where she allegedly spray painted the monument and filled a fountain with bubbles.
A federal judge has denied Donald Trump's request to overturn his hush money conviction, stating that his reasons for moving the case to federal court were insufficient. This ruling marks the third time Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein has blocked Trump's attempts to transfer the case. Trump's legal team plans to appeal the decision, which they have criticized as lacking legal merit.
Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by ICE at a Louisiana airport, with the reasons for his detention currently unclear. Yiannopoulos, known for his past role as a spokesman for Kanye West and his involvement in political activities, has not received a response from the Department of Homeland Security regarding his situation.
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