This week, NASA announced it had shut down one of that spacecraft's remaining science instruments — not because the mission has failed, but to keep it alive a little longer.
At a NATO summit in Turkey, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, a significant win for Kyiv. Trump also struck a positive tone with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, expressing optimism for a peace deal. The summit saw European allies increasing defense spending, though Trump initially expressed dissatisfaction with some partners.
The US launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, hitting approximately 90 targets. Iran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. These actions threaten an interim deal aimed at ending the Persian Gulf war, with President Trump warning of escalation.
The National Capital Planning Commission is reviewing Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot arch. While approving preliminary plans, staff recommend design revisions to comply with federal height limits, preserve sightlines, and address traffic concerns.
Truecaller is publicly challenging India's telecom regulator, TRAI, over new rules for caller ID apps. The company claims the anti-spam framework, which designates specific number series for commercial calls, hinders its ability to protect consumers from unwanted calls and has eroded trust in legitimate business communications.
Graham Platner has suspended his Maine Senate campaign following a rape allegation reported by Politico. The accusation led to widespread withdrawal of support from Democratic allies, including prominent senators, jeopardizing Democrats' path to retaking the Senate.
A judge approved a $1.5 million penalty for Elon Musk to settle an SEC lawsuit over his handling of his stake in the social network formerly known as Twitter. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan expressed "significant misgivings" but found the settlement met minimum fairness standards.
