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Authorities say a suspected terror attack was thwarted near a US-operated air base in the United Kingdom. Details on suspects, timing and the method of the alleged plot have not yet been made public. The story is drawing wide attention as security officials investigate and audiences follow updates on the attempted attack near American military facilities on British soil.

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States on Friday. As he departed Washington, senior U.S. government officials saw him off at the airport, where a 21-gun salute was fired in his honor, marking the formal end of the high-profile diplomatic trip.

NASA's Artemis II mission is carrying astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than five decades, the first crewed lunar flight since Apollo 17 in 1972. Coverage is focusing on why it took the United States so long to return, pointing to shifting political priorities, huge costs, and repeated delays to the Space Launch System and Orion programs.

Reports say TikTok and X are refusing to run advertisements for a documentary about Elon Musk, with YouTube and Meta also named in coverage of the advertising blocks. The rejections have drawn attention to how platforms handle political content in paid promotion, particularly when the subject of the film owns one of the advertising platforms involved.

NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flight of the Artemis program, is drawing wide attention ahead of launch. Coverage explains how to watch the launch, which astronauts will fly around the Moon, and what the mission means for future lunar landings. Interest centers on the four-person crew and the mission's role in returning humans to deep space for the first time since Apollo.

Elizabeth Holmes, the convicted founder of the blood-testing startup Theranos, is reportedly set to be transferred from prison to a halfway home next year. The move would mark a new stage in her sentence for defrauding investors, and is drawing renewed attention to one of Silicon Valley's most prominent fraud cases.

SpaceX carried out its Transporter-18 rideshare mission, launching a large batch of small satellites into orbit on a single Falcon 9 rocket. The Transporter flights are among the most frequent commercial launches, carrying dozens of payloads for companies, universities and space agencies worldwide. Attention is focused on the mission's deployment schedule and the growing demand for affordable access to orbit for small satellite operators.

President Trump has reportedly informed congressional leaders that he intends to cancel billions of dollars in previously approved federal funding. The move, described as an impoundment of money already allocated by Congress, is drawing sharp criticism from Democrats and raising constitutional questions about presidential authority over spending. Late-night commentary and political observers are weighing the potential impact on government programs and the standoff over budget control in Washington.

Micron's DRAM revenue rose 343% year over year, a surge driven by the ongoing global memory chip shortage. The company is benefiting from tight supply and strong demand for RAM, with the sharp increase in memory prices boosting its earnings.

A new report says Apple's upcoming smart home camera will not record video, a surprising design choice for a home security-style device. The claim has prompted debate about how the camera would work and what privacy trade-offs Apple may be making, with many questioning whether a home camera without recording is useful.

Explosions have been reported in Russia's Moscow region near the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant, an enterprise specializing in pyrotechnics, ammunition and explosives. The facility is described as a key producer of special chemicals for Russia's military and is also involved in development work. No official confirmation has yet been given on the cause or extent of damage.

Amazon is lowering the annual Prime subscription price for long-standing German customers from 90 euros back to 69 euros, following a ruling by Germany's Federal Court of Justice. The company has not said how long the discounted legacy rate will remain in place, leaving existing subscribers uncertain about future price increases.

Russian opposition figure Vladimir Osechkin, founder of the Gulagu.net human rights project, has released what he calls urgent news about actions Vladimir Putin began taking after Russia's presidential elections. Details in the circulating headline are cut off, and no independent confirmation of the claim is included. The item is drawing significant attention from audiences tracking Russian politics and human rights.

A fire broke out in Volgograd following a nighttime attack, with the blaze reported in the industrial zone where the city's oil refinery is located. The incident has drawn attention as attacks on Russian energy infrastructure continue, raising questions about the safety of refinery operations and potential impacts on fuel supplies.

SpaceX has conducted the fourteenth test flight of its Starship rocket, and viewers are dissecting exactly what took place during the mission. The flight is drawing heavy attention as the company continues its rapid, iterative testing campaign toward a fully reusable super-heavy launch system. Observers are weighing the flight's outcome and what it signals for upcoming missions and SpaceX's broader plans for lunar and Mars ambitions.

Iceland's minister has issued a sharp public response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he branded the United Nations 'coward'. The exchange has drawn wide attention online, with many applauding the Icelandic official's rebuke of the Israeli leader's attack on the world body during ongoing disputes over its role and criticism of Israel.

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala is taking on Joanna Garland of Chinese Taipei in the quarter-finals of the tennis tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. Fans are following the match live through watchalong streams, with strong engagement as Eala continues her rise in international tennis and chases a medal for the Philippines.

The Supreme Court has rejected petitions challenging the Senate's new ruling on the vote to convict Vice President Sara Duterte in an impeachment-related proceeding. The ruling clears the way for the Senate's decision to stand. The case is drawing heavy attention given Duterte's political prominence and the constitutional questions surrounding impeachment voting rules.

Mercury Bank CEO Jon Auxier said pursuing a bank charter must be the 'top priority' for fintechs seeking one, stating the company has always wanted a charter and that after years of preparation, 'now is the right moment to go after it.' The comments signal growing momentum among fintech firms seeking regulatory standing.

Vertex Japan, the venture arm backed by Singapore state investor Temasek, has invested in Heartbeats, a startup focused on digital trading cards. The deal was reported as an exclusive by the Wall Street Journal. The investment signals continued venture interest in digital collectibles and highlights Vertex's push into consumer technology startups in Japan and beyond.

Salesforce is acquiring Listen Labs, an AI startup that automates customer research and interviews, in a deal reported to be worth around $2 billion. The move signals Salesforce's continued push to embed artificial intelligence across its customer relationship products. Details on timing and integration have not been fully disclosed.