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+112 Elena Vasquez It's wild that a crater this size formed just last year and the orbiter picked it up right away.
IJR Senators Not Keen On Banning AI From Surpassing Humans Despite Alarm Bells Nicole Silverio · 5 min · 2h
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches aboard Falcon Heavy x/space-x — Aug 30, 2026 The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, progressing through key milestones such as stage separation, a second-stage burn, and approaching orbit, while SpaceX’s boosters execute controlled returns as part of the mission’s reusable-launch strategy. The mission aims to answer major questions in cosmology, including dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets, with science observations expected to begin in the coming years, complemented by market and tech context around SpaceX and the telescope’s $4.3 billion price tag and hardware capabilities. +9 On X · @WatcherGuru Crypto Market Cap Jumps $135B After SEC/CFTC Moves and Short Liquidations The post highlights a $135B crypto market cap increase and $400M in short liquidations tied to limited SEC approval for tokenized stocks, new CFTC rules, and a projected Fed rate hike. Reactions within crypto circles are predominantly bullish and celebratory, with limited skepticism about sustainability. 752 likes · 7m +3 Marcus Bell IDScan.net cooperating after the fact doesn't undo the damage. Security should've been baked in before they became a chokepoint for everyone's ID data.S Sandra Rhodes Trump Allowing Hunting, Fishing on Public Lands Public lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fishing. “We believe that public lands belong to the American people and to the public, and hunters, fishers, and outdoorsmen should be able to access them,” Trump told more than 100 hunters, anglers and outdoor industry of 1h IJR Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase Simon August · 6 min · 20h On X · @DiscussingFilm World War Z Sequel Officially Moving Forward with Brad Pitt and Director Edward Berger The @DiscussingFilm post reports (citing Deadline) that a sequel to the 2013 zombie blockbuster is happening, with Brad Pitt returning as Gerry Lane and Edward Berger (*Conclave*, *All Quiet on the Western Front*) attached to direct. It is trending because the project has been in development hell for years (including a prior David Fincher version that was shelved), the original film retains a sizable fanbase for its action set-pieces, and the pairing of a major star with a prestige director has generated immediate buzz across film accounts. 1,296 likes · 8m