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Mars Perseverance: Prepared for Launch to the Red Planet

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen illuminated by spotlights on the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41.

Trump wonders why people 'trust numbers' after lousy jobs report

President Donald Trump responded to a reporter’s question about Friday’s jobs report, which showed a terrifying slowdown in job creation, by claiming it was fabricated by bad actors in the Bureau of Labor Statistics in order to make him look bad. 

Cartoon: Choose your chatbot

A cartoon by Brian McFadden. Follow me on Mastodon, Bluesky, Patreon, or at my website. Related | Inside the Trump administration's deranged push to power AI with dirty energy

The Recap: Trump to build shiny new ballroom as economy tanks and jobs dwindle

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know. Thanks, Trump: Stock market tanks amid new tariffs and crappy jobs report So. Much. Winning. Reporter speaks out about why The Washington Pos

Trump’s demand that the Smithsonian erase history is equal parts terrifying and pathetic

If you’re planning a trip to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, make sure to check out “The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden,” which will teach you about all the presidents who were impeached or resigned in lieu of impeachmen

Cartoon: The Four Freedoms 2025

A cartoon by Mike Luckovich. Related | Federal employees can now be harassed about religion by their bosses

What’s Up: August 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Venus-Jupiter Conjunction and Meteor Mojo Jupiter and Venus shine brightly in the mornings as they appear to graze each other in the sky on the 11th and 12th. The Perseids are washed out by the Moon. Skywatching Highlights All Month – Planet Visibility: Sky

NASA’s Europa Clipper Radar Instrument Proves Itself at Mars

The agency’s largest interplanetary probe tested its radar during a Mars flyby. The results include a detailed image and bode well for the mission at Jupiter’s moon Europa. As it soared past Mars in March, NASA’s Europa Clipper conducted a critical rada

Crew-11 Launches to International Space Station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft Endeavour lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Aug. 1, 2025. NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) ast

NUBE: New Card Game Helps Learners Identify Cloud Types Through Play

Different clouds types can have different effects on our weather and climate, which makes identifying cloud types important – but learning to identify cloud types can be tricky! Educational games make the learning process easier and more enjoyable for learn

Helio Highlights: July 2025

As NASA and its partners prepare to send astronauts back to the Moon, we must address the potential dangers caused by space weather, which can damage spacecraft and cause physical harm to unprotected astronauts in space.

Clash with WRC scrutineer earns Ott Tanak 5-min penalty, suspended 35-point hit

Stewards have handed Ott Tanak a five-minute penalty and a suspended World Rally Championship 35-point deduction following an incident involving a scrutineer at Rally Finland.The incident occurred at the end of Friday’s stage seven, which proved to be event

Guenther Steiner finalizing purchase of Tech3 MotoGP team

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner is finalizing the purchase of the Tech3 MotoGP team, Motorsport.com has learned.Sources close to both parties estimate the deal, involving the structure founded in 1990 by Herve Poncharal and Guy Coulon, a

Lewis Hamilton rues “big, big struggle” with Ferrari F1 car in Hungary

 Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has lamented a “big, big struggle” with his Formula 1 car’s balance following the first two practice sessions for the Hungarian Grand Prix.Hamilton did take fifth and sixth over the two practice sessions at Hungaroring, b

WRC Rally Finland: Kalle Rovanpera survives puncture to double lead 

Kalle Rovanpera extended his Rally Finland lead on Saturday morning despite suffering a puncture, as changeable weather continued to create drama at the World Rally Championship event.The Toyota driver picked up from where he left off on Friday, winning thre

F1 Hungarian GP: Oscar Piastri 0.032s over Lando Norris in FP3

Oscar Piastri pipped Lando Norris to the top spot in the Hungarian Grand Prix's final practice session, as McLaren delivered a devastating blow to the Formula 1 field in the prelude to qualifying.With 15 minutes left on the clock in the session, Piastri had t

Apple closes store in China for first time

The US tech giant has been struggling with falling local sales worsened by Washington’s escalating trade tensions with Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com

Vast majority of sanctions against Russia haven’t worked – expert

Few of the restrictions have had a significant effect and some are outright ignored, according to ex-presidential aide Dmitry Nekrasov Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump announces trade deal with South Korea

President Donald Trump has announced that the US has finalized a trade deal with South Korea that features a 15% tariff Read Full Article at RT.com

BMW reports 29% drop in profits

Germany’s auto sector has been struggling with soaring energy costs, US tariffs, and rising competition Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s rich grow richer

The country’s tycoons have added over $20 billion to their wealth in the first half of the year, according to Bloomberg Read Full Article at RT.com

More than 70 Iconic Works by Kerry James Marshall Shape a Major Survey in the U.K.

The Royal of Academy of Arts presents the largest survey of the artist's work ever exhibited outside of the U.S. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per mon

Lisa Congdon Translates the Healing Power of Making from Collage to Painting

While recovering from surgery, Lisa Congdon found herself drawn to an improvisational medium: collage. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The ar

Gabrielle Garland’s House Portraits Illuminate Daily Life, Individuality, and the ‘Fabric of Society’

Vibrant houses come alive with saturated color and almost palpable feeling. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Gabrielle GarlandR

An Ornate Stenciled Rug by Mateo Complements a Cultural Center’s Communal Rooftop in Dakar

The carpet was inspired by teraanga, a word in the Wolof language that loosely translates to «hospitality.» Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7

Kirsty Elson’s Spirited Creatures Breathe New Life into Weathered Driftwood

Wander into Kirsty Elson’s Cornwall studio, and you'll likely greet a menagerie of creatures alongside scraps of driftwood and rusted bits of metal. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts

What to Know About, and Where to Find, Apple Intelligence Summaries on Your iPhone

This feature can summarize emails, messages and more on certain iPhones.

Everyone Should Have Exactly 3 Pairs of Headphones, and These Are My Picks. Here's Why

For everyday use, exercising and lengthy listening time, three is the perfect number for a headphones collection. Let me explain.

This $15 Sunscreen Applicator for Kids Saves Me Time Before Outdoor Adventures With My Toddler

As a parent to an almost 2-year-old, this sunscreen tool has prevented meltdowns before our daily walks.

What You Should Know About the New, Free Messaging App Bitchat

The app is Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's latest project.

You Should Download iOS 18.6 Now to Fix This Zero-Day Flaw

This update comes a few months before Apple releases iOS 26 to the general public.

NHL coaches who have the best chance of success with their new teams

With the Dallas Stars finalizing a deal with Glen Gulutzan on July 1 to become their new head coach, all 32 teams have their man behind the bench for the 2025-26 season. 

Troubling report surfaces on Patriots' first-round rookie

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye might not feel comfortable with his blindside protection early in the upcoming season.

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill stirs up drama, calls for teammate to be benched in certain situations

Hill's comments feel unnecessary.

Brewers star's injury worse than initially thought

Manager Pat Murphy told reporters that the strain is more severe than initially anticipated.

Surprising update emerges about Jayson Tatum's recovery

Jayson Tatum may be giving a glimmer of hope right now to the Boston Celtics.

Science news this week: A magnitude 8.8 megaquake and whether we should — and can — stop AI

Aug. 2, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

How do frogs breathe and drink through their skin?

Frogs can breathe and drink through their thin skin — but how does that work?

NASA unveils 9 stunning snapshots of the cosmos in X-ray vision: Space photo of the week

Scientists have released nine dazzling images from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, blending data with the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes to reveal black holes, star clusters and distant galaxies like never before.

Earth, Mars, Venus — and a long-lost planet — may have once 'waltzed' in perfect harmony around the sun

New simulations suggest that up to four of the solar system's rocky planets, including Earth and a long-lost world, once orbited in mathematical harmony around the infant sun.
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