The LUX‑ZEPLIN collaboration reports a lone, unexplained particle event in its underground xenon detector that matches predictions for a dark‑matter interaction, though it falls short of a confirmed discovery.
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NASA lifted off the $4.3 b Roman Space Telescope on a Falcon Heavy, beginning a three‑month trek to Lagrange Point 2 to map billions of stars, probe dark energy and hunt thousands of new exoplanets.
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine trials are undergoing full medical exams at a Liberian sanctuary, aiming to improve their long‑term health and dignity.
The American Cancer Society projects 333,830 new prostate cancer cases in 2026, a 3% yearly increase since 2014, and urges men to discuss early screening.
A small study of the RAS‑targeting drug daraxonrasib reported tumor shrinkage in over 30% of patients with KRAS‑mutated non‑small‑cell lung cancer.
Tesla’s two‑seat, steering‑wheel‑free Cybercab starts carrying passengers in two states while the NHTSA opens a safety‑standard investigation.
President Trump and senior officials have intensified public pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep rates low as a September meeting looms, threatening trade actions and urging cuts.
U.S. diesel hit a record $5.88 per gallon, prompting GOP officials to warn the surge could damage their 2026 midterm prospects, while the Trump administration points to Russia’s export halt.
Apple’s long‑rumored foldable iPhone is reportedly limited to a few hundred units per day, creating early scarcity and raising questions about its impact on revenue.
Microsoft is adding its Xbox app to TCL smart TVs, arriving in the coming months just before the company rolls out a pay‑as‑you‑go option for Xbox Cloud Gaming in November.