SpaceX has launched its most powerful Starship yet, and the flight carries consequences far beyond one dramatic test. For NASA, the mission is a public reminder that the future of Artemis, lunar landings, and commercial spaceflight is increasingly tied to Starship’s progress.

Newly resurfaced government files have drawn fresh attention to a little-known Apollo 12 episode in which astronauts described mysterious lights during their 1969 mission. The recordings are real, but the bigger story lies in what the crew saw, what NASA considered plausible, and why the evidence remains unresolved.

A new federal rollback of refrigerant rules is being framed as a way to reduce compliance costs for grocers and keep food prices from rising further. The real impact on family budgets will depend on how much of those savings retailers pass through and how broader inflation trends evolve.

Residents near several California fire zones are being urged to stay alert as active wildfires spread smoke across parts of Southern California. Officials say the combination of evacuation orders, shifting winds, and declining air quality could affect communities well beyond the fire lines.

Cannes in 2026 still crowned auteurs and premiered major films, but the festival also looked more than ever like a collision of cinema, luxury branding, creator culture, and global image management. The result was a sharper question than usual: what exactly is Cannes now?

Beachgoers from Florida to the Mid-Atlantic are heading into Memorial Day weekend under warnings for dangerous rip currents. Officials say the risk can turn deadly even when skies look calm, making beach awareness and smart decisions essential.

Anthropic’s latest $30 billion fundraising push is more than a financial milestone. It is a revealing test of whether frontier AI is being built primarily for workers, institutions, investors, or the concentrated power centers able to afford it.

Jeff Bezos has ignited a fresh tax debate by arguing that the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax at all. His plan, and his promise to press the case with President Donald Trump, lands at the center of a bigger fight over fairness, growth, and who really carries America’s tax burden.

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is warning that artificial intelligence could begin eliminating thousands of jobs as early as 2026, with the biggest risks concentrated in the city’s white-collar economy. His new report frames AI not just as a technology story, but as a looming fiscal and labor-market challenge for the nation’s largest city.

A powerful dome of high pressure is driving dangerous early-season heat across the Southwest, with some cities facing temperatures more typical of midsummer than late May. Forecasters warn the weekend surge could test daily records, strain power systems, and raise health risks for millions.

Aimee Bock, the central figure in the Feeding Our Future scandal, has been sentenced to more than 40 years in prison for helping drive one of the largest pandemic-era fraud schemes in the country. Yet even after convictions, forfeiture orders, and years of investigation, much of the stolen money remains beyond the government’s reach.

House Republicans abruptly pulled a vote on a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Trump's Iran campaign, exposing deep strains inside the GOP and renewing a constitutional fight over who decides when America goes to war. The episode highlights how military action, energy markets, and election-year politics are colliding in Washington.