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Residents of a remote corner of south Texas have voted to officially establish Starbase, a new town centered around Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX. The move formalizes what has already been a de facto company town, where SpaceX conducts major rocket launches and where most residents are tied to the company. On Saturday, voters in what was previously the unincorporated community of Boca Chica approved a ballot measure to incorporate as a town, granting themselves the authority to enact local ordinances. The initiative passed with overwhelming support, as the vast majority of the 283 eligible voters were either SpaceX employees…

Romanians Vote in Election That Could Shift Nation’s Foreign Policy Romanians are casting their ballots in a high-stakes presidential election rerun that could propel an ultranationalist figure, George Simion, into power. Simion has voiced strong opposition to military support for Ukraine, harshly criticized EU leadership, and described himself as a “natural ally” of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Simion Leads in Polls Amid Controversial Rerun At 38 years old, Simion holds a commanding lead in the polls ahead of the first round of voting in this EU and NATO member state. The election comes nearly six months after the initial…

Guatemalan Woman Who Gave Birth in Arizona Spared Quick Deportation After Governor’s Intervention A Guatemalan woman who crossed into the U.S. while eight months pregnant and gave birth in Arizona has avoided expedited deportation, thanks to intervention from Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, her attorney, and a federal official, her lawyer confirmed Saturday. The 24-year-old, identified only as “Erika,” drew attention after her attorney, Luis Campos, reported that federal agents barred him from seeing her at a Tucson hospital following the birth on Wednesday. He said she was being processed for rapid deportation after entering the country without authorization. Her case…

Lando Norris capitalized on a dramatic sprint race held in unpredictable, shifting weather conditions at the Miami Grand Prix to secure victory ahead of his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Lewis Hamilton completed the podium in third, benefiting from a well-timed strategy call by his Ferrari team. Defending world champion Max Verstappen endured a nightmare race. He was hit with a penalty for an unsafe release in the pit lane by Red Bull, dropping him from fourth to 17th. The setback was significant in his title campaign, leaving him 21 points behind championship leader Piastri. Verstappen expressed relief that no one…

As people age, more are prioritizing their health and fitness, but it’s a well-known fact that staying in shape becomes more challenging with time. Recent research has shown that the natural changes in cells as we age can contribute to an increase in belly fat, with factors like stress and sleep disturbances making the problem worse, leading to further weight gain. “Many people experience a loss of muscle mass while gaining body fat as they get older, even if their overall weight stays the same,” said Qiong (Annabel) Wang, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular & Cellular…

US sprinter Fred Kerley arrested for allegedly assaulting former girlfriend Alaysha Johnson Fred Kerley, a two-time Olympic 100m medalist, has been arrested after allegedly punching his former girlfriend, hurdler Alaysha Johnson, in the face. As a result, Kerley will not compete in the Grand Slam Track event in Miami this weekend. The alleged incident took place on Thursday at a hotel where Johnson, who is listed as a competitor in the Miami event, was meeting with her conditioning coach. She reported to the police that she encountered Kerley there. According to the arrest report, Johnson told officers that Kerley struck…

Trump Downplays Recession Fears, Says U.S. Economy Will Be “OK” in the Long Run President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed growing concerns about a potential recession, insisting the U.S. economy would be “OK” in the long term—even if it experiences a short-term downturn. In an interview with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker, Trump was asked twice whether it would be acceptable for the country to go through a recession now if it meant long-term stability. “Look, yeah, it’s—everything’s OK,” Trump said. “What we are—I said, this is a transition period. I think we’re going to do fantastically.” When pressed…

Scientific societies to do climate assessment after Trump administration dismissals Two leading U.S. scientific societies have announced a joint initiative to publish peer-reviewed research on the impacts of the climate crisis, following the Trump administration’s abrupt dismissal of hundreds of contributors to a key federal climate report. The American Meteorological Society (AMS) and the American Geophysical Union (AGU) said Friday they will collaborate to produce over 29 peer-reviewed journals addressing various aspects of climate change—ranging from observations and projections to risks, impacts, and potential solutions. This effort follows the administration’s removal of all contributors to the sixth National Climate Assessment…

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 40 across Gaza as broader offensive looms Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 40 people across Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to civil defence officials in the Palestinian territory. The escalation comes as Israel’s government prepares to widen its military campaign. Among the latest casualties, nine people were killed in a strike on a home in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. In the northern city of Beit Lahiya, a separate airstrike targeting a family residence claimed six lives. Six more were killed when a community kitchen in Gaza City was hit,…

Chinese discount retailer Temu has altered its U.S. business strategy in response to new regulations on low-value imports implemented by the Trump administration on Friday. In a sudden move, Temu’s website and app now only showcase products available from U.S.-based warehouses. Items previously shipped directly from China—once the core of its platform—are now marked as out of stock. Temu gained popularity in the U.S. by offering ultra-low-cost goods shipped from China, including $5 sneakers and $1.50 garlic presses. Its low prices were largely enabled by the “de minimis” rule, which since 2016 has allowed shipments valued under $800 to enter…