Friday, August 07, 2026 11:58 AM ET
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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant -- The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m. -- Technology7 hours ago
Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders -- The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.17 hours ago
Trump-backed Republican congressman loses primary in Tennessee -- Andy Ogles is the second person backed by the US president to lose this week but there were also some wins in Trump's corner.6 hours ago
Spokane wildfire arson suspect waited for dry, windy day to start blaze, police say -- Aaron Farinacci is accused of setting the Old Trails Fire, the largest of three burning around the city that have destroyed hundreds of buildings.14 hours ago
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.19 hours ago
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26 -- Towle was known for chronicling her hopes and struggles as a young person living with cancer.22 hours ago
Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition -- The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anaemia.5 hours ago
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.1 day ago
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".1 day ago
Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS -- Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir ventured out to install a mounting hardware for the future addition of solar arrays to the space station.17 hours ago
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 1969.1 day ago
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.1 day ago
El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party -- His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.2 days ago
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.2 days ago
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.3 days ago
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.2 days ago
US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown -- "Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's majority said.28 minutes ago
Campaigners call for Jared Leto's concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims -- The musician - who denies the claims - is due to perform with his band at two of the UK's biggest arenas next year.1 hour ago
Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues -- Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.2 hours ago
Murkowski opposes Blanche as AG and cites accelerating 'weaponisation' of DoJ -- Murkowski cited concerns over the "politicisation" of the Justice Department, putting Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy.2 hours ago
Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects -- The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.2 hours ago
'Wiped out' - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires -- Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of homes.14 hours ago