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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
The Canadarm2, the large robotic arm outside the International Space Station, has stopped working, according to an Ars Technica report. The arm is critical for capturing cargo spacecraft, moving equipment and supporting spacewalks, so any outage raises immediate concerns about station operations. Details on the cause and expected repair timeline remain limited.
- 2London station facial recognition trial ends with false positive●Trial of live facial recognition in London stations ends with a false positive and no arrests
A six-month trial of live facial recognition at London railway stations has ended with a single incorrect alert and no arrests. A freedom of information request revealed the scheme cost £320,000 and consumed almost 100 hours of police time. Critics say the results show the technology is expensive, inaccurate and a poor use of public money, renewing debate over police surveillance powers.
- 3NASA astronaut photo shows Earth at twilight▼Planet Earth at Twilight Credits: ISSExpedition 2 Crew, Gateway to AstronautPhotography of Earth, # NASA # nature # spac
A photograph of Planet Earth at twilight, taken by the crew of the International Space Station's Expedition 2, is being shared with credit to NASA's Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth. The image highlights the thin glowing band of atmosphere visible from orbit, and space and nature enthusiasts online are praising its beauty.
- 4Facial recognition trial at London stations flags one false positive in 500,000 scans●500k facial scans at UK stations yield no arrests, 1 false positive
A live facial recognition trial at London railway stations scanned roughly 500,000 faces and produced no arrests, with a single false positive match. The Guardian reports the results are intensifying debate over the effectiveness and civil liberties implications of police facial recognition technology in public spaces.
- 5NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Mission to Carry ISS National Lab Research●Astronauts Launching on NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Will Support Variety of ISS National Lab-Sponsored Research
The astronauts launching aboard NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission will support a range of research projects sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory. The experiments are expected to cover investigations taking advantage of the microgravity environment aboard the International Space Station. The announcement highlights the growing role of commercial crew flights in delivering science payloads and crew to the orbiting outpost.
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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.
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NASA says weather conditions are 60% favorable for the upcoming launch of its SpaceX Crew-13 mission, the next crewed flight to the International Space Station. The forecast leaves a meaningful chance of a delay, so space watchers are tracking updates closely ahead of liftoff from Florida.
- 8NASA and SpaceX complete Crew-13 dry dress rehearsal●NASA, SpaceX Complete Crew-13 Dry Dress Rehearsal
NASA and SpaceX have completed the dry dress rehearsal for the Crew-13 mission, a full run-through of launch day procedures held ahead of the crewed flight to the International Space Station. The rehearsal tests the spacecraft, rocket and ground teams under realistic countdown conditions. The next step is final launch preparations as NASA and SpaceX target the mission's upcoming liftoff.
- 9Brightspeed Sponsors Springfield Little Theater Through Partnership●Sponsored Content: Brightspeed Home Internet Helping Springfield Little Theater – KOLR
Brightspeed, a home internet provider, is supporting the Springfield Little Theater in Missouri through a sponsored arrangement with local station KOLR. The coverage highlights the company's involvement with the community arts organization and its home internet services in the Springfield area. Details of the sponsorship and the theater's programming were not disclosed.
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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.
- 11Sudan face Ethiopia in AFCON 2027 qualifier live from Addis Ababa●Sudan Vs Ethiopia | ሱዳን ከ ኢትዮጵያ | FM Addis 97.1 AFCON 2027 qualifiers Live ቀጥታ ስርጭት
Sudan and Ethiopia are meeting in an AFCON 2027 qualifier, with live broadcast coverage from Addis Ababa radio station FM Addis 97.1. The fixture is drawing big attention among Ethiopian and Sudanese football fans, who are following the match as it happens and discussing the two national teams' fortunes in the qualifying campaign for the tournament.
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Toledo-based station WTVG, known as 13 Action News, has aired a 'Big Story' special report examining the state of housing, covering conditions in the local and national housing market. The segment looks at housing availability and affordability, issues that continue to concern buyers, renters and policymakers across the United States.