NASA has redrawn the near-term roadmap for its Artemis program, adding an extra practice mission and reshaping the sequence leading to the first crewed lunar landing since 1972. The changes were unveiled days after the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft were rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building in Florida for additional troubleshooting and repairs. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, who began his tenure in December after previously flying to orbit on privately funded missions, said the agency needs to reduce long gaps between launches and adopt a more incremental, test-driven approach reminiscent of Apollo-era pacing. In…
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U.S. motorists saw a sudden jump in fuel costs as oil markets reacted to the widening Iran war and fresh disruption risks in the Persian Gulf. The national average price for regular gasoline rose 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 per gallon, according to AAA, as drivers in multiple states rushed to fill up amid fears of shortages and further price spikes. The surge followed two days of higher crude prices, reflecting trader concern that the conflict could strand shipments or slow flows through key shipping lanes. Analysts cautioned that the price pressure could intensify if disruptions persist, with the…
Submarine Strike And Intensified Air Campaign A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, a dramatic escalation as Washington and Israel expanded their strikes against Iranian security forces and other state institutions on the fifth day of open conflict. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a torpedo hit the vessel in international waters late Tuesday. Sri Lankan authorities reported that 32 people were rescued from the ship, which they said had 180 people aboard and went down outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters. Sri Lanka’s navy said it recovered 87 bodies from the sea, underscoring the human cost…
Spanish singer Rosalía has been unveiled as the principal ambassador for Calvin Klein’s latest Euphoria Elixirs fragrance collection, a trio of intense, vanilla-infused scents meant to capture varying moods and sensations. The campaign, shot by photographer Carlijn Jacobs, positions the artist against vivid, surreal backgrounds as she embodies the confident and feminine spirit the brand aims to convey. The three elixirs, featuring fruity, musky, and woody notes, are intended as mood-shifting alternatives to a traditional signature scent, inviting wearers to express their identity through fragrance choice. In conversations with the press, Rosalía described the new role as an extension of…
The spread of armed conflict in the Middle East has led to rising uncertainty across the global sports calendar, with key fixtures and competitions at risk of disruption. The recent escalation of hostilities following U.S. and allied strikes in parts of the region has forced organizers and governing bodies to reconsider the viability of upcoming events, particularly those scheduled in proximity to the conflict zones. Prominent competitions, including the “Finalissima” soccer fixture and several high-profile Formula 1 races, face doubts over whether they can proceed as planned. Argentina’s national team, led by Lionel Messi, was due to participate in the…
U.S. lawmakers are moving toward a rare war-powers confrontation with President Donald Trump after he authorized U.S. military action against Iran without a vote in Congress, setting up floor debates even as hostilities intensify. In one of the starkest tests of constitutional authority in years, members in both chambers are pressing for votes that would require congressional approval before the administration can continue or expand the campaign. The fight is unfolding under unusual conditions: the military operation is already underway, and casualties have already been reported. The joint U.S.-Israel assault, also known as “Operation Epic Fury”, has involved sustained strikes…
Barclays shares fell on February 27, 2026, after media reports suggested the bank could face losses tied to the collapse of UK specialist mortgage provider Market Financial Solutions (MFS). In early London trading, Barclays stock was down around 2% at about 463 pence a share, according to market pricing cited alongside the report. The move followed reporting by The Times that Barclays may have roughly £600 million in exposure to MFS, a figure the bank has not publicly confirmed. MFS, a London-based lender focused on complex property-backed loans, has come into the spotlight after seeking administration, a UK insolvency process…
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico updated guidance this week and lifted all restrictions on U.S. government staff in the country, signaling a return to more typical operating conditions after several days of disruption tied to unrest in Jalisco. In its updated message, the embassy said commercial air service had largely stabilized, while advising travelers to confirm itineraries directly with carriers. It also noted that passengers whose nonstop flights to the United States are canceled may want to consider rerouting via another city in Mexico or the United States. The embassy added that it had “no reports of road…
Paramount Skydance Corporation has gained a decisive advantage in the months‑long battle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) after Netflix withdrew its competing offer this week, effectively repositioning Paramount as the likely buyer of the iconic Hollywood studio and its related media assets. The development marks a critical shift in one of the most closely watched corporate contests in the entertainment sector. On Thursday, Warner’s board of directors announced that the latest offer from Paramount, valued at $31 per share, or approximately $111 billion including debt, was superior to the previous deal with Netflix. Warner granted Netflix a short window to…
A confidential assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it has been unable to confirm whether Iran has halted all uranium-enrichment activity after the June conflict in which Israel and the United States struck Iranian nuclear facilities. With inspectors kept out of several damaged sites, the watchdog said it cannot reliably determine the status of enrichment-related work or account for material believed to be stored at the affected locations. The report warned that the loss of “continuity of knowledge” has created urgent blind spots for international monitoring. It noted that Iran has four declared enrichment facilities, but that…
