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NASA Is Launching A Hubble-Sized Telescope That Sees 100 Times More Sky
Follow NASA Is Launching A Hubble-Sized Telescope That Sees 100 Times More Sky Sun, August 30, 2026 at 9:26 AM EDT With the eyes of the entire scientific world bearing down on it, NASA is preparing to launch a space probe whose express goal is uncovering fundamental secrets of the universe.
The issue that could cost Democrats a Senate seat in Michigan
Jeremy Moss and Abdul El-Sayed are young, diverse progressive millennials in Michigan who are on the ballot for federal office in November. But Moss says he's not yet ready to endorse his party's nominee for Senate. Moss is the Democratic nominee for Congress in a safe suburban Detroit seat. He is eager to come to Washington with Democratic majorities in both chambers of Congress.
New York Finally Breaks Ground On 2 World Trade Center After Nearly 20 Years
Follow New York Finally Breaks Ground On 2 World Trade Center After Nearly 20 Years Sat, July 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Joby Aviation and Toyota Partner to Mass Produce S4 eVTOL Air Taxis This Year
Thu, July 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM UTC Six years and five months since Toyota began financing Joby Aviation's Series C financing, the biggest name in the future of eVTOL development and their titanic partners from Japan are entering the mass production phase of their strategic partnership. In pairing the fastest-rising eVTOL developer with a leading light in automotive development, the global air taxi of tomorrow might be hovering in cities near you.
Nissan's Comeback Story Continues, Remains America's Fastest-Growing Mainstream Brand
Fresh from the brink of what looked like catastrophe just a few years ago, Nissan remains in the midst of a renaissance that once seemed unfathomable. With Q2 of 2026 now comfortably in the books, Nissan is revealing sales data that seems primed to reverse the company's fortunes. A total of 242,741 units were sold at Nissan-run dealerships in Q2 2026, that's a 9.6 percent jump from the same quarter in 2025.
Nissan Debuts Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition Just in Time for 4th of July
Celebrating America's 250th birthday in style, Nissan is rolling out the red carpet for the Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition. The latest limited-edition for one of America's favorite mid-size pickups, the 250th Anniversary special brings everything its owners love, plus a themed graphics package applied to a limited run of 2,500 units.
Elise Stefanik Is Leaving Congress. She Still Sounds Like a Candidate. Original
Person of Interest Once hailed as a rising GOP moderate, Stefanik exits Congress as one of Donald Trump’s fiercest allies — and signals she may not be finished with electoral politics. Rep. Elise Stefanik greets guests during an event celebrating the publication of her book, "Poisoned Ivies," at the American Trucking Associations office on Capitol Hill. | Francis Chung/POLITICO By Ben Jacobs05/23/2026 03:00 AM EDT Ben Jacobs is a reporter based in Washington.
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Shared water/sewage bill in a 2-unit duplex
Hi. I am a tenant so I hope I can still ask a question on this website. I live in a single family house that was converted into 2 apartment units (top and bottom). I live alone with my 18 month old son. My down stairs neighbors are a couple and also have an 18 month old son. Our water bill is split evenly 50/50 every quarter. I feel this is very unfair and perhaps illegal? I am pretty sure that I use a lot less water than the other tenants do.
The Trump ally with an unsettling message for Britain
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Wyspy Czagos stają się punktem zapalnym. Chiny mogą zyskać wpływy na Oceanie Indyjskim
Grenlandia nie jest jedyną wyspą, na której skłonność prezydenta Donalda Trumpa do publikowania postów w internecie ujawnia nowe podziały w NATO. Powtarzające się — i bardzo publiczne — krytyczne uwagi Trumpa pod adresem brytyjskiego premiera Keira Starmera dotyczące traktatu w sprawie wysp Czagos zawartego z Mauritiusem wywołały burzę dyplomatyczną, prowadząc do niejednoznacznych komunikatów ze strony brytyjskiego rządu na temat tego, czy umowa zostanie "wstrzymana".
‘No real juice': How Mandelson was far from a Trump whisperer
Ben Jacobs WASHINGTON DC – Peter Mandelson's arrest over his connections to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has reignited criticism over Sir Keir Starmer's judgement, as US insiders say the former ambassador was far from the “Trump whisperer” some have made him out to be. The release of the latest Epstein files have thrown up new and serious allegations against the former Labour minister, who is accused of passing information to the paedophile when he was business secretary.
Sprawa wysp Czagos wywołuje burzę w NATO. Trump krytykuje brytyjskiego premiera
Powtarzające się — i bardzo publiczne — krytyczne uwagi Trumpa pod adresem brytyjskiego premiera Keira Starmera dotyczące traktatu w sprawie wysp Czagos zawartego z Mauritiusem wywołały burzę dyplomatyczną, prowadząc do niejednoznacznych komunikatów ze strony brytyjskiego rządu na temat tego, czy umowa zostanie "wstrzymana". Jakie znaczenie mają wyspy Czagos? Dlaczego pojawił się spór o wyspy Czagos? Co może się stać, jeśli nie dojdzie do porozumienia w kwestii wysp?
The tiny islands that could change the world
Supporters and members of the British Indian Ocean territory Chagos Archipelago hold placards and the territory's flag outside the Houses of Parliament in London on Jan. 7, 2026, to protest against a proposed plan by the British government to hand over the islands to Mauritius. | Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images Greenland isn’t the only island where President Donald Trump’s proclivity for online posting is exposing new fractures in NATO.
I’m a US congressman. Trump is damaging America abroad
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Americans never liked Trump the man. Now they don't like what he's doing
Ben Jacobs WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump is facing a bad case of the six-year itch in November. This isn't an unpleasant medical disorder. Instead, it is the term used by American political scientists to describe the long-standing pattern where incumbent presidents in their second term deal with a brutal midterm election . And Trump, despite a four-year gap in office, is in exactly that position.
Americans never liked Trump the man. Now they don't like what he's doing
Ben Jacobs WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump is facing a bad case of the six-year itch in November. This isn't an unpleasant medical disorder. Instead, it is the term used by American political scientists to describe the long-standing pattern where incumbent presidents in their second term deal with a brutal midterm election . And Trump, despite a four-year gap in office, is in exactly that position.
Louisville-US Plane Crash
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Can Ted Cruz Podcast His Way to the Presidency? Original
Cruz has always been quick on his feet. He’s a former college debating champion and can easily steer even the most hostile questions back to his talking points. But listeners don’t tune into podcasts for message discipline. “A good podcast feels like you’re sitting in a cafe having a cup of coffee and just talking across the table,” Cruz told me.
Congress returns from purgatory
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, joined by fellow Democrats, speaks outside the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 12, 2025. | Anna Rose Layden for POLITICO GROUNDHOG DAY — The House of Representatives is finally back in session, after a hiatus of nearly eight weeks. It wasn’t planned, like the August recess that Congress traditionally takes every year. Nor was it for any lack of work to accomplish in Washington.
€30m bid rejected for striker linked to Manchester United
Levante have endured a challenging return to La Liga, currently sitting 16th in the table after a difficult run of form that has seen them win only two of their last ten matches. The club’s return to Spain’s top flight has been a mixed journey so far. Under the management of Julian Calero, who took charge in June 2024, Levante face the challenge of stabilising in a highly competitive league.
The California Congressman shaping the Democrats’ social strategy
Rep. Robert Garcia speaks with reporters as he departs a House Democratic Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill on Oct. 14, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO LOGGING ON — When progressives need primetime content, they go to one place: the House Oversight Committee. Since Robert Garcia’s elevation to the top Democratic spot on the committee this summer, he’s been feeding the content mill for those on the left ready to #resist Trump’s second term — and rev up voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The GOP’s Texas Senate mess
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) walks past reporters earlier this month. | AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster SEEING DOUBLE — For months, Washington Republicans have been dreading next year’s Texas Senate primary. State attorney general Ken Paxton’s challenge to four-term incumbent John Cornyn meant an expensive, grueling fight that threatened to drain time and money from their efforts to hold the upper chamber — and potentially even cost them an otherwise safe seat. Now with today’s entry of Rep.
The limits of shutdown politics
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) walks to a House vote on Sept. 13, 2023. Spanberger, who's the frontrunner in Virginia's gubernatorial race, has slammed the ongoing government shutdown as "DOGE 2.0." | Francis Chung/POLITICO THEN AND NOW — The last full government shutdown before the one that started today took place over a decade ago, in a political world that hardly seems recognizable. Back in 2013, Donald Trump was a reality TV show host and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was a bartender.
How censure lost its bite
Rep. Al Green shouts as President Donald Trump addresses Congress in February. Green was later censured for his interruption, becoming the fifth representative to be disciplined this decade. | Win McNamee/AP SHAME GAME — At one time, censure served as the severest form of reprimand a member of Congress could receive short of expulsion. But in a broken, dysfunctional and tribal capital, something strange has happened — increasingly, it’s become a political boon to all involved.
How the UK became American conservatives' worst nightmare
President Donald Trump meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 28, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. | Christopher Furlong/Getty Images THE ENGLISH PATIENT — For conservatives, there is a new model of what can happen if things go terribly wrong in America. The nightmare is not that the United States could end up like Russia or China or Venezuela. It’s something worse. It’s that the U.S. turns into England. It’s not the obvious example of a failed state.
Pat Buchanan gets the last laugh
Then-Republican presidential candidate Pat Buchanan gives the thumbs up after winning the New Hampshire primary on Feb. 20, 1996 in Manchester, N.H. | Denis Paquin/AP CULTURE WARRIOR — Pat Buchanan may have lost the 1992 GOP presidential nomination, but it appears he won the war.
Abrego Garcia's lawyers worry he can't get fair trial, request gag order for top US officials
Key takeaways: Lawyers say Abrego Garcia can’t get a fair trial due to officials’ remarks Filing seeks gag order on Attorney General Bondi and DHS Secretary Noem Abrego Garcia faces human smuggling charges in Tennessee, pleads not guilty Immigration officials continue efforts to deport him ahead of trial Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia say they are concerned he can’t get a fair trial in his human smuggling case because Trump administration officials keep attacking him with “highly...
What Kamala Harris can learn from John Kerry
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala in San Francisco, California, on April 30, 2025. | Camille Cohen/AFP via Getty Images HISTORY LESSON — A failed Democratic presidential nominee who’s thinking about running again. A party that isn’t thrilled about the prospect of a repeat bid. It sounds a lot like the situation currently facing Kamala Harris, but it’s actually the dilemma that confronted Democrat John Kerry after his 2004 presidential defeat.
How the Left Fell in Love With Conor Lamb
A spokesperson for Fetterman did not respond to a request for comment, although he has dismissed the allegations as coming from “anonymous sources and disgruntled staffers.” Lamb, by traveling the state and holding events even though he’s no longer a member of Congress, has filled a vacuum left by Fetterman, said Mike Mikus, a veteran Democrat strategist in the state. “The activists right now are looking for somebody who will stand up to Trump and John Fetterman has not been doing that,” he said.
Democrats Chose John Fetterman Over Conor Lamb. Now There Are Regrets.
When he ran for Senate in 2022, Conor Lamb was thrashed by over 30 points in the Democratic Senate primary. He lost every county in the state as the left rallied behind John Fetterman and against the young lawmaker who was dismissed as a centrist stooge and veritable Joe Manchin clone. Progressives want you to know they’re sorry about that.
A 25-Year-Old Political Influencer Has a Real Shot at Congress. She Won’t Be the Last.
Foxx is one of the first professional internet content creators to run for Congress, but she certainly won’t be the last. Regardless of whether she can pull out a victory against a political scion, the race signals new media is not only becoming a venue where candidates woo voters but a training ground for future politicos. Such a shift shouldn’t be a total surprise.
The GOP’s Big Fold Original
Congressional Republicans are making a habit of taking bold, theatrical stands before meekly capitulating in the face of political pressure — particularly from President Donald Trump. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) reacts alongside other House Republicans after signing a budget reconciliation bill for President Trump's legislative agenda after House passage at the U.S. Capitol on July 3, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Ben Jacobs is a POLITICO reporter.
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