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LISTEN: Why U.S. military bases want nuclear microreactors

Col. Eamon R. Murray, the commander of Space Base Delta 2 at Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado, joins the show to talk about the threats posed by small drones and more.

Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says

A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.

Mikie Sherrill claims it’s ‘easier to get an AR-15’ than an abortion at bill signing ceremony in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a shield law bill on Thursday aimed at protecting access to individuals seeking “reproductive and gender affirming healthcare” in her state. While speaking about the legislation at a Planned Parenthood in Montclair, New Jersey, Sherrill lamented her perceived difficulties about abortion access in the United States, commenting that it’s easier to get an AR-15 gun than an abortion in the country.

Life of M by Rachel Cusk review

A teasing tale of the friendship between a writer and an actor explores the fallout from fame, and the blurring between pretence and reality

From Nike’s infamous 110s to £250 and back again, sneakerheads are rediscovering why cheaper shoes are worth the hype

We had years of trainerflation but now value and versatility are back in fashion

Israeli settler attacks shift to heart of territory earmarked for Palestinian state

Report says West Bank violence moving from Israeli-controlled areas to those under direct Palestinian rule

Victorian Government Defends Red Union Crackdown as Anti-Hate Measure

A prominent Jewish group has condemned the government for using anti-Semitism concerns as cover to crack down on unions that don't support the Labor party.

CNBC Daily Open: The 'Bessent Bid' wares off

In a CNBC exclusive, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he could expand a bond buyback plan, but yields march higher despite the extraordinary action.

Foreign Property Purchases Drop Sharply After Australia Tightens Restrictions

A decline in residential real estate approvals drove the number of overall foreign investment approvals down from 6,812 in 2023–24 to 5,284 in 2024–25.

Charter plane crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska, killing all 8 aboard

A Security Aviation charter flight carrying two pilots and six passengers crashed at a remote radar site near Cape Newenham, Alaska, killing all eight people aboard.

“Darth Vader” Uses Dark Side to Mock Controversial Surveillance Cameras: 'The Emperor is a Fan of Flock'

A man dressed as Darth Vader mocked Flock surveillance cameras at a San Diego City Council meeting, saying the technology would help find "rebel scum."

Goldman says hedge funds suffered worst underperformance vs S&P 500 in July in more than 20 years of data

Goldman says hedge funds suffered worst underperformance vs S&P 500 in July in more than 20 years of data.