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Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down' While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons. 8 hrs ago - World

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Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more' -- Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

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Team of former prison inmates on frontline of Spokane wildfires -- The Arcadia 20 team worked on preventing the spread of the Autumn Lane fire that continues to threaten areas of Spokane, Washington.

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South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash -- Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

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US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money -- The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits.

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Judge grants Trump's request to delay handing financial records to BBC -- The US president is suing the BBC over a controversial episode of Panorama broadcast in 2024.

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Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company -- Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

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Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show causing controversy? -- Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".

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Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlocked -- SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.

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Watch: Inside Neil Armstrong's childhood home as it goes on sale -- Armstrong's dreams of flying took off at this Ohio house as a boy, before he eventually became the first man to walk on the Moon in 1969.

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Watch: 'Marmots have money troubles' - Scientists turn to OnlyFans to raise funds -- The account, filled with "uncensored marmot content", has generated over $5,000 in tips since it was launched.

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Watch: Small plane makes emergency landing on Florida highway -- Dashcam video shows a plane flying under a highway gantry after the instructor calmly informed air traffic control of the emergency.

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'Like a bomb' - Residents react after Spokane fires destroy hundreds of homes -- More than 700 homes have been destroyed in the Washington state flames, with one suspect arrested on first-degree arson charges.

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What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon? -- While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

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Analysis: Trump challenged by cold reality from top allies -- A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Did Iran hack water systems in at least seven US states? -- President Donald Trump has said Iran is not to blame, but cyber experts tell the BBC it is likely the attack was directed by Tehran.

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Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger -- The star has taken a "step back" from the spotlight after appearances led to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

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Before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction -- BBC Verify matched wildfire videos with images of the same areas before the fires struck to assess the damage in Washington state.

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Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.

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Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.

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The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.

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A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.

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The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anemia.

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Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir ventured out to install a mounting hardware for the future addition of solar arrays to the space station.

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The 84-year-old Republican Senator, who was admitted to hospital in June, says he will continue to work from home for now.

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Pageant organisers say they made the decision after "a thorough review of recently surfaced information".

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Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.

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