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A new project is documenting President Trump's changing statements on how close the US is to military action against Iran, where his answer has repeatedly been that a decision is 'about two weeks' away. The project highlights how the deadline keeps shifting, drawing attention to questions about whether the threat of war is real strategy or an indefinite delay.

US President Donald Trump said the United States would cut off all trade with Spain, claiming the country has nothing America needs, after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez opposed allowing US bases on Spanish territory to be used for strikes on Iran. The remarks have drawn strong reactions, with critics questioning the legal and practical feasibility of a full trade cutoff with an EU member.

As launches and satellites multiply, experts including former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe warn the odds of someone being hit by falling space debris are increasing. While a person is still more likely to be struck by lightning, specialists say governments and companies should be required to use materials that fully burn up on re-entry. The comments add to growing debate over regulating the growing amount of hardware re-entering Earth's atmosphere.