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- 1SpaceX Starship lifts off on historic first orbital flight●Images capture SpaceX Starship launch on historic first flight to orbit
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has launched on its first integrated flight test aimed at reaching orbit. Images published by USA Today capture the liftoff, a milestone for Elon Musk's company and for deep-space ambitions including future missions to the Moon and Mars.
- 2Election Commission Row and Houthi Attack Lead India's News Agenda●Today's Breaking News LIVE: Election Commission Row | PM Modi | Houthis Attack | US Iran War | USA
Indian broadcasters are running rolling live coverage bundling several major developments: a row involving the Election Commission, remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a new attack claimed by Yemen's Houthis, and rising US-Iran tensions with talk of possible American military action. The combined coverage suggests a fast-moving news day spanning domestic politics and international security.
- 3Trump to meet AI and government leaders amid tech concerns●Trump to meet with AI, government leaders amid concerns about technology
President Trump is set to hold meetings with artificial intelligence executives and government officials, according to USA Today. The talks come amid growing public and political concern over the rapid development of AI, including its impact on jobs, security and misinformation. The meetings signal the White House is engaging directly with industry leaders on how the technology should be regulated and deployed.
- 4Trump says military likely not needed for Cuba▼Trump on Cuba: 'I don't think we'll need the military'
President Donald Trump addressed questions about United States policy toward Cuba, saying he does not think the military will be needed there. The remarks, carried by major US outlets including USA Today and The Detroit News, suggest the administration is weighing pressure on Havana without direct military involvement, though Trump gave no details on what measures he expects to use instead.
- 5Raw cheese recalled over E. coli outbreak link●Raw cheese recalled, linked to E. coli outbreak. See products
A recall has been issued for raw cheese products after they were linked to an E. coli outbreak, according to USA Today. Consumers are being urged to check whether products they have at home are affected and to avoid eating any items included in the recall. The full list of recalled products has been published for shoppers to review.
- 6Taylor Swift among MTV VMAs 2026 winners▼MTV Video Music Awards 2026 winners list including Taylor Swift
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards winners list is being published by multiple outlets, with Taylor Swift named among the honorees. Coverage in US media, including USA Today, is circulating the full rundown of who took home awards at this year's ceremony, drawing attention from music fans tracking the night's biggest wins and snubs.
- 7What the US is missing in its mental health crisis response▼What the US is missing in its mental health crisis response | Opinion
A USA Today opinion piece argues the United States is falling short in how it responds to mental health crises. The article contends that the country's current approach overlooks key elements needed to address the ongoing mental health emergency, though the specific gaps it identifies are not detailed in the headline.
- 8Opinion: High Gas Prices Fuel Argument Against Democratic Congress▼Gas prices are brutal. Giving Democrats Congress would be worse | Opinion
A USA Today opinion piece argues that while high gas prices are hurting American households, handing Democrats control of Congress in the upcoming midterms would make things worse. The column frames the election as a choice between economic pain under current conditions and policies the author claims would deepen it, adding to a broader debate over which party voters blame for inflation and energy costs.
- 9988 crisis line is a start, but more is needed▼988 is a start. Now we need a place for people in crisis to go | Opinion
A USA Today opinion piece argues that while the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has expanded access to immediate help by phone, callers in mental health crisis still often lack somewhere to go for in-person care. The writer calls for investment in crisis centers, stabilization facilities and community-based services so the lifeline connects people to real treatment rather than a dead end.
- 10NFL player makes surprise cameo in Taylor Swift music video▼NFL player makes unexpected cameo in Taylor Swift music video
An NFL player has made an unexpected cameo appearance in a new Taylor Swift music video, according to reports from USA Today and Yahoo Sports. The crossover between the sports and pop-music worlds is drawing attention from both football fans and Swift's fanbase, who are discussing the player's appearance and how it came about.
- 11Cowboys' defensive collapse headlines NFL Week 3 winners and losers▼NFL Week 3 winners and losers led by Cowboys' defensive calamity
NFL Week 3 wrapped with the Dallas Cowboys' defensive struggles singled out as the biggest lowlight, according to a USA Today roundup of the week's winners and losers. The Cowboys' defense was described as a calamity in their latest defeat, while several teams and players earned praise for strong performances across the league's third week of the season.
- 12NFL Week 3 takeaways: Bills struggle on and off the field▼32 things we learned in NFL Week 3: Bills don't look good, literally or figuratively
USA TODAY's weekly recap of NFL Week 3 highlights the Buffalo Bills' poor performance, arguing the team looks bad both in results and in appearance. The roundup compiles 32 lessons from the weekend's games, with Buffalo's struggles standing out as a leading storyline. Other Week 3 developments are included in the full feature.