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- 1Space Station's Main Robotic Arm Has Stopped Working●The large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working
Canadarm2, the large robotic arm aboard the International Space Station, has stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The arm is essential for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would complicate station operations. Details on the cause and possible repairs remain limited, and observers are awaiting confirmation from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.
- 2ISS's main robotic arm has stopped working●The large robotic arm on the International Space Station has stopped working https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/the-l
The Canadarm2, the large robotic arm outside the International Space Station, has reportedly stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The arm is essential for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so a failure would be a significant operational problem for the station's crews and ongoing maintenance.
- 3Saudi Aramco scientists helped write key IPCC climate reports●Saudi oil scientists ended up working on most important climate reports
Saudi Arabian oil scientists, including staff linked to Aramco, have ended up working on the world's most influential climate science reports, according to a Guardian investigation. The reports in question are the IPCC assessments that underpin global climate policy. Critics argue the oil industry's involvement risks diluting the science, while others note the IPCC relies on expert volunteers from all countries, including major producers.
- 4Canadian farmers open up about mental health struggles●Canadian famers discuss mental health struggles from working in field
Canadian farmers are speaking publicly about the mental health challenges they face working in the field, shedding light on isolation, financial pressure and unpredictable conditions in agriculture. The discussion, highlighted by CTV News, has drawn significant attention, with many praising farmers for breaking the silence around a topic long considered taboo in rural communities.
- 5Mamdani targets Amazon over delivery driver working conditions●Love seeing # Mamdani going after the bad guys: "#Amazon ultimately controls the working conditions and that the DSP arr
Zohran Mamdani is drawing attention for going after Amazon over its Delivery Service Partner model. The argument is that Amazon ultimately controls drivers' working conditions—setting start times and routes—while using the DSP arrangement to avoid legal accountability as an employer. Supporters are cheering the move, saying it exposes how Amazon claims drivers don't work for the company despite dictating their day-to-day work.
- 6Citi and Coinbase Partner on Stablecoin Infrastructure for Businesses●Citi and Coinbase Working Together To Build Stablecoin Infrastructure for Businesses
Citigroup and Coinbase are working together to build stablecoin payment infrastructure aimed at corporate clients. The partnership pairs one of the largest US banks with the biggest American crypto exchange, signaling that major financial institutions continue moving into digital dollars despite past regulatory uncertainty. Details on the products and rollout timeline have not yet been announced, but the collaboration is being read as a further step toward mainstream adoption of stablecoins in business payments.
- 7Erie County overhauls its response to mental health emergencies●Erie County working to transform how mental health emergencies are handled
Erie County is working to transform how mental health emergencies are handled, moving away from traditional police-led responses toward approaches better suited to people in crisis. The effort is drawing local attention as communities across the country reconsider crisis intervention. Details on specific programs and timelines remain limited.
- 8Working-Class Taxpayers Subsidize Billionaires' Private Jets●Working-Class Taxpayers Subsidize Billionaires' Climate-Killing Private Jets
A new report highlighted by Common Dreams argues that US taxpayers effectively bankroll private jet travel by the ultra-wealthy through tax breaks, subsidies and publicly funded aviation infrastructure, while the flights carry an outsized carbon footprint. Critics say the arrangement shifts costs onto ordinary working people and undermines climate goals, and they are calling for an end to the subsidies and higher taxes on private aviation.