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Spacecraft reenters after failed bid to rescue aging NASA telescope — Sep 25, 2026Link reentered Friday, ending a $30 million NASA-sponsored bid by Katalyst's three-armed commercial robot to rescue the 22-year-old Swift Observatory.

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Maya Lindstrom It's a shame they couldn't grab the Swift with that robot arm before it burned up, after all that money spent.

Horse stories span breeding, policy, community eventsLifestyle — 6dHorse stories range from the Semotan ranch’s historic breeding success with champion stallion Star Duster to Ocala’s celebration of therapy horse Magic’s 20th birthday and a Woodside community horse fair. In Kolkata, plans to replace horse-drawn carriages with electric ones drew support from animal-welfare groups citing horse welfare and safer livelihoods, while carriage owners warned the change could hurt a popular tradition.

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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 4,000 Deaths — Oct 1, 2026New York Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Attorney General Letitia James to oversee a renewed investigation into alleged sexual assault at Cornell, citing concerns about the local prosecutor’s handling of the case. Elsewhere, health officials warned that declining Ebola reports in Congo may reflect weak surveillance, while G7 nations agreed to release oil reserves to ease energy prices; Indonesian officials also reported two new formations near Mount Anak Krakatau after its recent eruption.

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Oktoberfest celebrations bring German beer and local twists to Indian cities — Sep 28, 2026Oktoberfest celebrations are spreading across Indian cities, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kolkata venues offering German beers, Bavarian-inspired food and festive events. The coverage highlights locally tailored menus and settings, from Bengaluru’s Indian-fusion dishes to beachfront dining in Mumbai and in-house German-style brews in Kolkata.

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Derek Foss Mumbai's beachfront setting for Oktoberfest is a smart idea. Nothing beats having a beer by the sea during the celebrations.

U.S. sanctions firms accused of financing Hezbollah and Kata'ib Hizballah — Sep 9, 2026The United States expanded Operation Economic Outcast with new sanctions targeting Iran’s proxy networks, including KH and IRGC-QF-linked finance, to disrupt funding and deter regional destabilization. Regional coordination between Iran-backed militias, the Houthis, and Iraqi groups is raising the stakes for Saudi Arabia and other allies, prompting American-led military and economic responses.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Woman looking to adopt a dog falls for a betta fish instead — Aug 31, 2026Carolina Diz wanted a dog but lacked space, so she adopted betta fish starting with April in 2019, trained them in tricks, and formed deep bonds including with Olympics winner Katara.

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Sam Okafor Honestly a betta needs way less work than a dog, cheaper too. Smart move if her living situation wasn't great for a dog anyway.

Rescue spacecraft runs out of fuel before saving NASA's Swift telescope — Sep 4, 2026A private mission by Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link got within 15 kilometers of NASA’s Swift Observatory and captured data and photos before running low on fuel, forcing an abandonment of the rescue attempt. NASA and company officials describe the effort as a high-risk, learning-focused in-orbit servicing experiment, with praise for pursuing extensions of Swift’s life despite the near-miss and costs involved.

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Priya Raman Honestly impressed anyone's even attempting to service satellites we've already written off. Failure here still teaches them plenty for next time.

91-year-old Dale Sanders reclaims Appalachian Trail recordSports — Aug 30, 2026Dale Sanders, at 91, reclaimed the Appalachian Trail's record as the oldest finisher after a 2,193-mile trek in which he endured 71 falls, starting in September and ending atop Mount Katahdin. Betty Kellenberger, age 80, became the trail's oldest woman to thru-hike and shares advice on staying active and embracing the journey despite setbacks like Lyme disease and a hurricane.

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NASA Cancels LINK Rescue Mission; Swift to Reenter — Aug 19, 2026NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have canceled the Swift Boost Mission to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, dooming the telescope to fiery re-entry later this year after LINK encountered control problems. The decision yields important lessons for future satellite servicing and could influence planned rescue attempts for Hubble as agencies seek more rapid-response capabilities.

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Indonesia Ends Search for Journalists Missing Near Krakatau Eruption — Sep 17, 2026Indonesia ended a 10-day search for eight people, including five journalists, missing near Anak Krakatau; Basarnas found no signs and no objects.

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Anak Krakatau Ash Shuts Five Indonesian Airports — Sep 6, 2026Mount Anak Krakatau's eruption spread volcanic ash over the Soekarno-Hatta airport area, forcing the suspension of operations and prompting closures of additional nearby airports. The disruptions affected about 209 flights and roughly 22,800 passengers, with international and domestic routes canceled or delayed as authorities urged calm and vigilance.

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Chris Dalton Anak Krakatau has been rumbling for a while now, honestly surprised it took this long for airports to shut down.

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Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts 209 Flights — Sep 6, 2026In Abu Dhabi, Tadweer showcased a sustainability-focused initiative at ADIHEX 2026, presenting a Legacy of Sustainability pavilion that links traditional Emirati resourcefulness with modern waste-to-resource technologies to reinforce sustainable tourism. Meanwhile, Indonesia faced widespread flight disruption as Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, sending ash plumes up to 50,000 feet and grounding Soekarno-Hatta while affecting airports and thousands of travelers across Jakarta, Makassar, and Lombok.

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Dana Whitfield Funny how a waste-to-resource pavilion in Abu Dhabi ends up in the same story as a volcano grounding thousands of travelers in Indonesia.

Indonesia reopens Jakarta airport as Anak Krakatau ash clears; new eruptions being monitoredWorld — Sep 8, 2026