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NASA estimates the size of the hole SpaceX made in the moon
As the latest Starship finds its way to an obscure part of Australia, for observations
Register UK - Aug 19, 2026 2:34am EDT
U.S. military drills with South Korea are cut short after surprise Trump order
The annual U.S.-South Korea drills, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, will end Aug. 21 rather than Aug. 27 as originally scheduled, both countries said.
NBC News - Aug 19, 2026 2:16am EDT
Shares in Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree soar in Shanghai trading debut
ABC News - Aug 19, 2026 1:42am EDT
Humanoid Robot Maker Unitree Pops an Outrageous 629% in Trading Debut
Gizmodo - Aug 19, 2026 1:04am EDT
Brewers smash Mariners 22-0, matching baseball’s modern-era record for biggest shutout
Since 1901, the only previous 22-0 victories were by Pittsburgh over the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 16, 1975, and by Cleveland at the New York Yankees on Aug. 31, 2004.
NBC News - Aug 19, 2026 12:18am EDT
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.
BBC News - Aug 18, 2026 11:01pm EDT
The appointed senator and her GOP primary opponent, Rep. Ralph Norman, traded criticism a week ahead of the primary runoff following Lindsey Graham’s death.
NBC News - Aug 18, 2026 10:28pm EDT
Chinese AI company Zhipu claims its new model is a better bug-finder than Anthropic, OpenAI
PLUS: HCL, TCS, admit data breaches; South Korea to fine Apple, Google; India bans some rideshare tips; and more!
Register UK - Aug 18, 2026 10:20pm EDT
OpenAI Launches ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ to Prevent Kids From Emotionally Bonding With Bots
Gizmodo - Aug 18, 2026 10:15pm EDT
Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut
Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
BBC News - Aug 18, 2026 10:15pm EDT
Calif. AG Rob Bonta hopes Meta trial would improve child safety on social media platforms
California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks with NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz about the trial against Meta, which alleges that Facebook and Instagram were intentionally designed in ways that harm young users’ mental health, and discusses the changes he is seeking for these platforms.
NBC News - Aug 18, 2026 9:18pm EDT
The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation’s climate impact
Toronto Star - Aug 18, 2026 8:49pm EDT
Need a tow? SpaceX rocket taken to Christmas Island after splashdown
Elon Musk’s SpaceX had faced difficulties retrieving the 52-metre-long spacecraft which had sat in the Indian Ocean for almost a month.
Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 18, 2026 8:35pm EDT
OpenAI launches ChatGPT experience for teenagers | Fox News Video
Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson discusses OpenAI releasing a ChatGPT experience designed specifically for teenagers with built-in parental controls on ‘Fox & Friends.’
Fox News - Aug 18, 2026 8:29pm EDT
The Space Industry Keeps Growing, Boosted By Defense Initiatives
In 2025, space infrastructure and services were scaling, but the industry was struggling to find commercial buyers. Today, demand from defense is on the rise.
International Business Times - Aug 18, 2026 7:48pm EDT
AI to help planes avoid climate-warming contrails above North Atlantic
A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
BBC News - Aug 18, 2026 7:31pm EDT
Thomas Robinson is accused of being a leading member of an alleged trafficking scheme that has led to charges for 13 other people — including his father.
NBC News - Aug 18, 2026 7:27pm EDT
DeSantis ally and appointee is arrested on child sex abuse charges
Michael Caruso was removed as Palm Beach County’s clerk of courts and comptroller after his arrest was announced
NBC News - Aug 18, 2026 7:14pm EDT
Trump Kids Back Venture That Sidesteps Trump Administration’s AI Firewall
Gizmodo - Aug 18, 2026 7:04pm EDT
Beyond the Clancy trial, a frank discussion of postpartum health
A high-profile case in Massachusetts is helping spread awareness about postpartum psychosis.
NBC News - Aug 18, 2026 6:56pm EDT
Can the courts prove Meta got kids addicted to social media? : Consider This from NPR
NPR - Aug 18, 2026 6:36pm EDT
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens experience with 'stronger built-in safety protections'
ChatGPT for Teens includes a number of educational features and applies age-appropriate safeguards, OpenAI said.
CNBC - Aug 18, 2026 6:33pm EDT
Meta faces historic trial as states allege social media addiction harms kids | Fox News Video
Fox News senior correspondent Claudia Cowan reports as opening arguments begin in a landmark lawsuit accusing Meta of designing addictive features that harm kids on ‘America Reports.’
Fox News - Aug 18, 2026 5:19pm EDT