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Elon Musk told CCTV Finance in a new interview that he recommends people visit China as much as they can, saying the country has many things to see. He described taking the bullet train from Beijing to Xi'an as a great experience and praised the train stations. The remarks are drawing attention given Musk's business ties to China through Tesla and his prominent public profile.

The Canadarm2, the large robotic arm used to move cargo and crew around the International Space Station, has stopped working. The report has drawn attention among space watchers because the arm is essential for docking operations and station maintenance. Details on the cause of the failure and plans to restore it remain unclear.

Lawyers linked to India's Congress party clashed with police at the Sansad Marg police station in Delhi while protesting in connection with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Witnesses say a female lawyer confronted officers during the confrontation. The incident has drawn wide attention, with images and accounts of the clash spreading rapidly as political tensions over the Election Commission continue.

NASA is increasing its support for Boeing's Starliner astronaut capsule as the company works to return the spacecraft to flight. The push follows the troubled 2024 crewed test flight that left astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams stranded on the International Space Station for months while their capsule returned uncrewed. The agency still wants a second commercial crew provider alongside SpaceX.

NASA has published an overview of its SpaceX Crew-13 mission, detailing the upcoming crewed flight to the International Space Station. The briefing covers the astronauts assigned to the mission, the launch timeline, and the goals of the flight as the Commercial Crew Program continues its routine rotation of crews. The update gives the public a look at the next chapter in NASA and SpaceX's ongoing partnership in human spaceflight.

NASA and Boeing are set to hold a joint update on the development of the Starliner spacecraft, the capsule being developed to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. The briefing is expected to cover the program's current status and next steps, with space watchers watching closely given the spacecraft's troubled testing history.

NASA says it is troubleshooting the transporter that moves the International Space Station's robotic arm along the station's truss. The issue affects the mobile system that repositions the arm for maintenance and operations work outside the station. Details on the nature of the fault and any impact on station operations have not been given.

The rocket carrying NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has arrived at its launch pad, a standard step ahead of an upcoming crewed flight to the International Space Station. The rollout signals that launch preparations are advancing, though no launch date or crew details were given in the announcement.

Russian gas stations are introducing new rules for refueling cars starting in October. Drivers in Russia are looking up what changes to expect at the pump, with the details reported by regional media. The article describes the innovations taking effect this autumn, prompting motorists to check how the new refueling procedures will affect their everyday fill-ups.

An amateur weather station at Marybank on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides is reporting conditions of 12.9°C, 99% humidity and a light 3 km/h easterly wind. The reading, shared under the MM0ZIF callsign and linked to the mm0zif.radio site, reflects the typically damp, overcast conditions common to Scotland's Atlantic coast.

Unattended luggage found at four Dutch railway stations caused disruption to train services, with stations temporarily affected while authorities investigated the abandoned bags. Similar incidents have previously led to evacuations and delays across the Netherlands, as police treat unattended items as potential security threats until cleared. Travellers are advised to expect delays and follow staff instructions when such alerts occur.

An amateur weather station at Marybank on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's Outer Hebrides reported a temperature of 12.7°C, humidity of 99% and virtually no wind, from the north-north-east. The reading points to a still, very damp day in the islands, the kind of mild, saturated air typical of the Hebrides.

Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, according to reports carried by AP News and multiple local US outlets. Forecasters say the storm currently poses no threat to land, so no coastal warnings have been issued. Coverage so far focuses on tracking its position and movement, with stations from Texas to Florida passing along the advisory to audiences watching the Atlantic season.

A new Apple Music Hall has opened at Battersea Power Station in London, adding to the landmark's growing roster of retail and cultural tenants. The venue is tied to Apple's music brand, though details about programming, opening events, or public access were not provided. It marks another step in the redevelopment of the historic power station site.

FOX 8 News is running a segment called Parenting Playbook with Maureen Kyle, a parenting-focused feature on the station's news programming. Maureen Kyle presents guidance and advice for parents as part of the ongoing series.

The US Space Force is exploring the use of commercially operated ground antenna networks to communicate with and control its satellites, rather than relying solely on government-owned ground stations. The move would let military satellites borrow capacity from commercial providers that already operate dishes worldwide, potentially improving coverage and resilience while cutting costs.

Tropical Storm Hanna has formed in the Atlantic, and news outlets are tracking its path. WDSU is among the stations following the storm's movement and its potential impact on coastal areas. Forecasters are watching its development closely as it moves across the basin.

Police carried out an operation near the Skärmarbrink metro station in Stockholm, cordoning off the area, SVT Nyheter reports. Details about what triggered the operation or whether anyone was detained have not been made clear. People are following developments as the restricted zone affected access near the tunnelbana station.

APA Group president Motoya says the company will keep investing until it reaches 30,000 hotel rooms, as it changes the brands and room layouts of two hotels planned near Hiroshima Station. The move is aimed at meeting growing demand from inbound foreign tourists. The announcement was reported by RCC Chugoku Broadcasting and picked up by Yahoo! News in Japan.

Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist behind the 1619 Project, is the focus of an article examining how race shapes education and parenting choices in the United States. The piece, highlighted by Washington DC radio station WHUR 96.3 FM, is prompting discussion about how parents navigate schools and raise children amid ongoing national debates over how race and history are taught.

NASA says weather conditions are 60% favorable for the upcoming launch of the SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station. The figure means forecasters see a better-than-even chance conditions will allow liftoff on schedule, but the margin is thin enough that a delay remains possible. Updates are expected as the launch window approaches.

Police handed out more than 100 fines during a traffic control operation at the station in Veenendaal, the Netherlands, according to RTV Utrecht. Separately, an emergency call was reported at the Weverij in the town. Local attention is focused on enforcement actions and emergency incidents in the area.

Astronauts flying on NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station will support a range of research projects sponsored by the ISS National Lab. Announced via PR Newswire, the news highlights the science payload accompanying the crew rotation, continuing the pattern of commercial SpaceX flights delivering astronauts and experiments to the orbiting laboratory.

A court order in a lawsuit involving a College Station church has prohibited the defendants from conducting church business. The ruling, reported by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, restricts the defendants' involvement in the church's operations while the legal dispute proceeds. Details about the parties, the claims, and the underlying conflict have not been made available, and it is not yet known how the order will affect the congregation.