Researchers have recorded, for the first time, the exact moment a supernova shockwave emerges from the outer layers of a dying star, offering unprecedented insight into the dynamics of stellar explosions. The observation was made using a combination of space‑based telescopes and ground‑based facilities that monitored a massive
Two separate stories dominated NPR’s Up First newsletter this morning: a fresh batch of emails linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein that could shed new light on his network, and the continuing uncertainty surrounding subsidies for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. The newly released correspondence, obtained
During his 1961 inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy urged a new generation of Americans to serve their country. Almost 64 years later, his only grandson, Jack Schlossberg, is answering that call by announcing his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in a northeastern district. Schlossberg first entered
On August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Keir Starmer attended a Service of Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark the 80th anniversary of V‑J Day, underscoring his government’s commitment to honoring the sacrifices of veterans and reinforcing national unity. At the same time, his administration is encountering
A rural county in Kansas has reached a settlement that includes a formal apology and a payment of more than $3 million to a local weekly newspaper after a law‑enforcement raid in August 2023 sparked nationwide criticism over press freedom. The raid, carried out by the county sheriff’s
The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that it is opening an investigation into the violent disturbances that occurred outside a Turning Point USA gathering on the University of California, Berkeley campus. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the probe will examine whether federal laws were violated during the
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a temporary injunction that blocks a district‑court order requiring the federal government to resume full payments of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to all eligible households. The high court’s brief order leaves in place the pause that had been
Thick fog shrouding the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk has allowed Russian troops to make further inroads into the strategically important urban area, according to statements released by Ukraine's 7th Airborne Assault Corps. The low‑visibility conditions, which began early Thursday morning, reportedly concealed the movement of infantry
At approximately 12:30 p.m. local time (07:30 GMT) on Tuesday, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device inside the cafeteria of Islamabad's District Judicial Complex, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more. Among the victims was 25‑year‑old lawyer Khalid Khan, who
In today’s morning briefing, three distinct stories emerged: members of the Democratic Party are debating the benefits their senators secured in the recent government shutdown agreement, a Latvian technology company is positioning itself to counter Russia’s growing drone presence across Europe, and the S&P 500 index
SoftBank Group Corp.'s shares fell on Tuesday after the conglomerate disclosed that it had sold a portion of its holdings in Nvidia Corp., a move that analysts say reflects a broader rebalancing of its technology investments. The Japanese multinational announced that it had divested a sizable block of
Scientists, engineers, and observers reported a series of notable events on November 12, 2025, ranging from spectacular atmospheric phenomena to critical infrastructure failures and major milestones in space exploration. Bright auroral activity illuminated the night sky across high‑latitude regions, with the northern lights visible as far south as parts