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August 19, 2026
NASA aborts attempt to save dying space telescope
A rendering of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. Image: NASANASA is calling off an attempt to save a space observatory falling out of orbit, dooming it to a fiery death in Earth's atmosphere.Why...
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August 10, 2026
The U.S. just had its hottest month on record
Reproduced from NOAA; Chart: Axios VisualsJuly was the hottest month on record for the contiguous U.S., per new federal data dating back to 1895.By the numbers: Last month's average temperature was...
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August 6, 2026
More Americans say extreme heat is affecting their lives
Reproduced from AP; Chart: Axios VisualsGreater shares of Americans now say that extreme heat has affected various parts of day-to-day life compared to just two years ago.Why it matters: The findin...
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July 17, 2026
Summer is smoke season now
Toronto pedestrians walk as wildfire smoke turns the skies orange. Photo: Cole Burston/AFP via Getty ImagesThe wildfire smoke drifting into the eyes, throats and lungs of millions of Americans and...
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June 20, 2026
World Cup tourists discover America — and delight us all
The 2026 World Cup is generating a veritable army of modern-day de Tocquevilles discovering America.Why it matters: It's a huge moment for U.S. soft power, as the country nears its 250 birthday wit...
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