A 3,900-kg SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to impact the Moon on August 5 at ~2:35 a.m. EDT, offering a rare observation opportunity for astronomers in the US and Canada to capture the lunar impact and resulting debris plume.
A new study reveals a significant increase in non-cash donations, particularly private tech company shares, to Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). This surge is driven by rising IPOs and valuations of AI giants like Anthropic and OpenAI, offering donors tax advantages and immediate deductions.
Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic, shooting a flawless 7-under 63 on Sunday to finish 18-under 262 at Detroit Golf Club. The 24-year-old won by two strokes over Xander Schauffele, also clinching a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs.
South Korea's first lunar orbiter, Danuri, will observe a piece of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as it is expected to impact the moon near the Einstein Crater this week, providing valuable data on the lunar surface and impact mechanisms.
Ecommerce logistics firm Shiprocket is anticipated to launch its initial public offering within one to two weeks, targeting a valuation of approximately Rs 7,000 crore. This valuation represents a 30% decrease from its last private funding round.
A defunct upper portion of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, approximately the size of a five-story building, is projected to collide with the Moon near the Einstein Crater on Wednesday at over 5,000 mph. Scientists anticipate the impact could create a 17-meter crater, offering a rare opportunity for observation and surface study by NASA's LRO.
MI London defeated Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs in The Hundred men's competition at The Oval. Rashid Khan took 5-17, while Will Jacks scored 62 and Nicholas Pooran 54 to set a target of 184.
Manchester Super Giants defeated MI London by six wickets at The Oval, while Trent Rockets secured a five-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge, extending their winning streak to three matches in The Hundred women's competition.
Ben Duckett's half-century and crucial catch helped Trent Rockets defeat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge, extending their lead at the top of The Hundred table with a fourth consecutive win.
Trent Rockets defeated defending champions Sunrisers Leeds by five runs in The Hundred women's competition at Trent Bridge. Sophia Dunkley scored 56 for Rockets, while Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 for Sunrisers was not enough to secure a win.
South Korea's fifth Nuri rocket launch has been postponed until October from its original schedule due to issues with underperforming thrusters on nanosatellites. KASA and KAIST Satellite Technology Research Center confirmed the delay, citing the need for replacement and further testing of components.
President Trump's public push for lower interest rates has been countered by rising borrowing costs, driven by the Iran war, tariffs, and AI data center financing. Despite his claims of a booming economy, inflation and debt service costs are increasing, posing challenges for Republicans ahead of November elections.
Drought and extreme heat in the UK are severely impacting crops like lettuce, broccoli, peas, and carrots, leading to halved yields, significant price increases, and increased reliance on imports from Spain and Holland. Supermarkets warn of threats to Britain's food security.
Trent Rockets defeated Manchester Super Giants by six wickets at Old Trafford, with Finn Allen scoring an unbeaten 72, allowing them to leapfrog their opponents and claim the top spot in The Hundred men's competition.
A SpaceX rocket's upper stage is predicted to unintentionally crash into the moon near Einstein Crater on Wednesday, creating a crater and plume of dust. Scientists are eager to observe the impact, which highlights the growing issue of space debris.
Chinese farms in Shandong province are reporting ultra-high agricultural yields of 3,000 jin per mu through annual two-crop rotations. This achievement echoes the exaggerated claims made during the 1958 Great Leap Forward, which historically led to a devastating famine.
PLA Rocket Force officer Cui Daohu described completing the construction of China's 'strategic trump card' missile positions on schedule, overcoming challenges with heavy components and precise assembly, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV.
Cruz Hewitt, son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, wins his ATP Tour main-draw debut in Washington DC, defeating Marcus Giron 6-3, 6-4, and surges 255 places to No. 357 in live rankings.
Queensland and the Northern Territory have rejected the federal government's plans to mandate renewable power use in AI datacentres, calling them 'underdeveloped ideas' that centralize power in Canberra, as S&P Global warns of potential five-fold increase in datacentre power use by 2035.
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its 13th test flight from Starbase, Texas, with a controlled splashdown of the Super Heavy booster in the Gulf and a successful deployment of 20 new Starlink V3 satellites, though engine relight issues were encountered.
SpaceX prepares for Starship's 13th test flight, India's Vikram-1 achieves first private orbital launch, and the US considers offshore oil platforms as launch pads.
SpaceX successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites via Starship V3 but faced a second Super Heavy booster failure during a simulated landing, impacting stock performance amid a downward trend post-IPO.
Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets by 10 runs in a record-breaking Hundred match at Edgbaston. The teams combined for 400 runs and 29 sixes in the highest-scoring game of this year's competition.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss Trent Rockets' initial two Hundred matches against Birmingham Phoenix and London Spirit due to workload management and a calf injury sustained in April. This injury previously caused her to miss England series and play as a specialist batter in the T20 World Cup.
