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Blue Origin to Land NASA’s VIPER Rover on the Moon’s South Pole in 2027

NASA chose Blue Origin to deliver the VIPER rover to the Moon’s South Pole by late 2027 under a $190 million CLPS contract. VIPER...

The pros and cons of digital IDs – and do we need them?

Fans of digital ID cards argue that they will speed the UK into a digital future by giving everyone a way to prove who...

Science

NASA Resolves Artemis II Rocket Vibration Issues Through Wind Tunnel Testing

NASA has resolved troubling airflow vibrations detected during Artemis I. By combining wind-tunnel tests, advanced pressure-sensing paint, and supercomputer simulations, engineers added aerodynamic strakes...

Environment

AI nuclear stock play Oklo loses 16% in 2 days amid big insider selling, Wall Street caution

Jacob DeWitte, Co-Founder and CEO of Oklo, speaks in the Oval Office as he attends the signing of an executive order by U.S. President...

Trump administration will push back if FIFA bans Israel from international football as UEFA close to suspension decision

The Trump administration will work to prevent FIFA banning Israel from international football ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Sky News can reveal. It...

Jessica Chastain criticises decision to delay release of The Savant after Charlie Kirk killing

Jessica Chastain has criticised Apple’s decision to delay the release of political thriller series The Savant after the killing of Charlie Kirk. The actress,...

Business

Farage and Tice right to scrutinise one of Bank of England’s most radical monetary experiments in history

There was some speculation, when it emerged that Nigel Farage was heading to Threadneedle Street to see the Bank of England governor, that he...

Starmer to unveil plan for digital ID cards to crack down on illegal immigration

Every adult in Britain will require a digital ID under plans to tackle illegal immigration. Writing for The Daily Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer said...

World

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison. The former leader, 70, was found guilty of criminal conspiracy, but...

Sports

Stanley Cup contender rankings: Who dethrones the Panthers, Oilers?

Neil PaineSep 25, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Neil Paine writes about sports using data and analytics. Previously, he was Sports Editor at FiveThirtyEight....

Environment

Offshore driller Transocean plunges after offering shares at a discount

Transocean Barents, an oil platform passes through Canakkale Strait as vessel traffic suspended in both directions in Canakkale, Turkiye on November 12, 2024. Enishan...

Business

Fans to see Ticketmaster changes after Oasis investigation – here’s what they are

Fans will see a series of changes to Ticketmaster sales practices after an investigation into Oasis concert prices. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...

Politics

What does Andy Burnham want?

👉Listen to Politics at Sam and Anne’s on your podcast app👈 Is Labour’s king of the north about to challenge the prime minister in...

Politics

Save the high street: Starmer’s plan to block fake barbers, betting and vape shops

Sir Keir Starmer is to announce a “Pride in Place” programme with funding for over 330 disadvantaged communities as part of a fightback against...

Politics

Big Issue founder on the ‘great distraction’ stopping Britain tackling ’emergency’ crisis

“Chauvinistic” debates on immigration are distracting ministers from tackling the child poverty “emergency”, the founder of the Big Issue has told Sky News. Lord...

Politics

Royal Parks responds to Farage’s claim that swans are being eaten by eastern Europeans in the UK

The Royal Parks has rejected Nigel Farage’s claim that migrants are killing and eating swans from their grounds. The RSPCA has also poured cold...

Business

Jaguar Land Rover was not insured for cyber attack, journal claims

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) “failed to finalise” a cyber insurance deal before it was struck by hackers last month forcing a halt to production...

Sports

Guardians overtake Tigers with historical surge

Associated Press Sep 24, 2025, 10:37 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — 1 Related The 1914 Boston Braves were 15 games back in...

Sports

Burning questions for all 32 NHL teams: John Gibson’s impact in Detroit, a Sidney Crosby trade?

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Sports

Bowman, Francis lead Penguins’ 2025 HOF class

Associated Press Sep 23, 2025, 08:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PITTSBURGH — Scotty Bowman and Ron Francis headline the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ Hall of...