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Science

NASA turns old spy tech into a new window on the universe

NASA turns old spy tech into a new window on the universe

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NASA launched its $4.3 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, sending a new observatory into space to study dark matter and dark energy.

NASA launches new Roman Space Telescope from Florida

NASA launches new Roman Space Telescope from Florida

  • Joey Roulette and Will Dunham Reuters

Its mission is to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology.

NASA launches new space telescope

NASA launches new space telescope

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NASA has successfully launched its newest space telescope from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The telescope reached orbit just 10 minutes after liftoff and is now beginning its mission to shed light on some of the universe’s biggest unsolved mysteries. Named after astronomer Nancy Grac…

3D X-ray imaging unlocks the secrets of the narwhal's spiral tusk

3D X-ray imaging unlocks the secrets of the narwhal's spiral tusk

  • Will Dunham Reuters

In the Middle Ages, narwhal tusks were sold as unicorn horns blessed with magical powers such as neutralizing poisons and curing diseases — prized possessions of monarchs and nobles.

What you'll see, and when, during near-total lunar eclipse

What you'll see, and when, during near-total lunar eclipse

  • USA Today - Vertical

A complete breakdown and timeline of the August 2026 near-total lunar eclipse during the full sturgeon moon.

How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt 

How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt 

  • Leo Marchandon, Raphael Satter and Callaghan O'Hare Reuters

Sinan Can Demir wanted to spend the last week of July burnishing his resume. Instead, he engaged in a battle with an artificial-intelligence agent unleashed by a British government lab.

Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines

Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines

  • Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

The companies said their vaccine helped prevent the return and spread of melanoma in a trial that involved more than 1,000 patients.

Moderna’s Personalized Cancer Vaccine Scores Late-Stage Win

Moderna’s Personalized Cancer Vaccine Scores Late-Stage Win

    Moderna and Merck say their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine significantly reduced the risk of melanoma returning or spreading.

    Suspected China-Linked Hackers Exploit VMware Flaw Across 47 Countries

    Suspected China-Linked Hackers Exploit VMware Flaw Across 47 Countries

      A suspected China-linked hacking group is exploiting a critical flaw in Broadcom’s VMware vCenter Server, compromising systems in 47 countries. Researchers at German firm QUIRSO counted 361 victim IP addresses, with the United States second-highest at 41. The vulnerability, CVE-2026-59310, s…

      Global warming brings invasive species to the Mediterranean Sea

      Global warming brings invasive species to the Mediterranean Sea

        The Mediterranean Sea hosts a large share of marine species, but invasive tropical fish from the Red Sea are rapidly displacing native species, reshaping food chains and threatening fisheries.

        How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe's economy this summer

        How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe's economy this summer

          For anyone in Europe who thought climate change was a problem for future generations, this summer's heat waves have brought home the reality that its life-altering economic impacts already arrived.

          Low-fat dairy may not be as beneficial after all, new study finds

          Low-fat dairy may not be as beneficial after all, new study finds

            All those years of reaching for the "skim" and "fat-free" options in the milk and cheese aisle may not have been the heart-healthy move we once thought.

            Dogs can distinguish between emotions in a human face, study shows

            Dogs can distinguish between emotions in a human face, study shows

              BERLIN, Aug 11 (Reuters) - A peek inside dogs' brains revealed man's best friend can distinguish emotions in people's faces, researchers at the University of Vienna have found, providing what they

              Practical Tips for Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home

              Practical Tips for Helping Pets Adjust to a New Home

                Transitioning your pawsome pup to its new home can make for a ruff day! Or week, potentially even months! Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

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                Rep. Adelita Grijalva took to the House floor to honor the victims of a hate crime in Tucson, Arizona this weekend.

                Rep. Adelita Grijalva took to the House floor to honor the victims of a hate crime in Tucson, Arizona this weekend.

                Rep. Adelita Grijalva took to the House floor to honor the victims of a hate crime in Tucson, Arizona this weekend.

                Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks during the launch of the Mary and Felipe M. Rodriguez’s integrated business and engineering program at the University of Arizona

                Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks during the launch of the Mary and Felipe M. Rodriguez’s integrated business and engineering program at the University of Arizona

                Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks during the launch of the Mary and Felipe M. Rodriguez’s integrated business and engineering program at the University of Arizona.

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                Newly Listed Homes near Marana, AZ — Updated Sep. 1, 2026

                Newly Listed Homes near Marana, AZ — Updated Sep. 1, 2026

                A look at the newest homes for sale near Marana, AZ. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: September 1

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: September 1

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                State & Regional

                Two friends killed, another missing in Grand Canyon flooding

                Two friends killed, another missing in Grand Canyon flooding

                The identities of two people who died and one person who was still missing after flash flooding at the Grand Canyon have been confirmed by family members and their spokesperson.

                Flash floods changed the Grand Canyon. Here's what's closed

                Flash floods changed the Grand Canyon. Here's what's closed

                Travelers hoping to visit the Grand Canyon in the coming days may want to adjust their plans after devastating flash flooding that has left at least two people dead and more than a dozen others missing.

                Colorado River cuts could mean higher water bills

                Colorado River cuts could mean higher water bills

                About a dozen private water companies in the state regulated by the Arizona Corporation Commission receive water from the Colorado River or the Central Arizona Project.

                Arizona secretary of state candidates argue over security of elections

                Arizona secretary of state candidates argue over security of elections

                PHOENIX — The outcome of the highly contested race for secretary of state could depend on whether voters believe elections in Arizona are safe and secure.

                Nation & World

                Prosecutors can seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case

                Prosecutors can seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk murder case

                A judge ruled Tuesday that Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting the conservative activist on a Utah college campus last year, should face trial.

                Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall

                Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall

                For the first time on record, Iran has gone about seven weeks without shipping meaningful crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

                US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown

                US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown

                The stopgap was needed as Congress failed to finish work on the 12 spending bills that fund government programs for the full fiscal year.

                Chinese shipper COSCO collects intel, US officials say

                Chinese shipper COSCO collects intel, US officials say

                China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO uses concealed equipment on board its ships to spy on military communications near the coastlines of target nations including the U.S., two senior Trump administration officials claim.

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                Double killing in Tucson investigated as a hate crime

                Double killing in Tucson investigated as a hate crime

                Venture-N, a Tucson safe space for LGBTQIA+, shattered by gunfire

                Venture-N, a Tucson safe space for LGBTQIA+, shattered by gunfire

                U of A president defends fall enrollment numbers amid faculty pushback

                U of A president defends fall enrollment numbers amid faculty pushback

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                The Name on the Door: How a Father's Promise Inspired a New Approach to Health Access

                The Name on the Door: How a Father's Promise Inspired a New Approach to Health Access

                Contributor content. Learn how Vita Bella was created to provided people with health access and more transparent pricing.

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                How Bitcoin Halving Events Shape Long-Term Crypto Market Cycles

                How Bitcoin Halving Events Shape Long-Term Crypto Market Cycles

                Contributor content. The crypto market does not move in a straight line. It rises, cools off, and builds again.

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                Reactive vs. Planned Tire Programs for Tucson Fleets in Summer

                Reactive vs. Planned Tire Programs for Tucson Fleets in Summer

                Contributor content. Learn the benefits of planned tire programs for Tucson freight vehicles during the summer months.

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                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Crime

                Venture-N, a Tucson safe space for LGBTQIA+, shattered by gunfire

                Venture-N, a Tucson safe space for LGBTQIA+, shattered by gunfire

                Two men were shot and killed in the parking lot of a Tucson bar. The gunman also died.

                Double killing in Tucson investigated as a hate crime

                Double killing in Tucson investigated as a hate crime

                Two men were shot and killed in the parking lot of a Tucson bar before police say the gunman turned the gun on himself. 

                Tucson officials condemn homophobia, gun violence after 'hate crime' killings

                Tucson officials condemn homophobia, gun violence after 'hate crime' killings

                Tucson officials and community groups condemn a fatal shooting outside a midtown gay bar, investigating it as a hate crime targeting LGBTQIA+ individuals. The suspect committed murder-suicide, leaving a note listing LGBTQIA+ businesses. Authorities describe it as a tragic, isolated incident.

                Former Tucson airman pleads guilty to child-sex crimes

                Former Tucson airman pleads guilty to child-sex crimes

                A former Tucson airman pleaded guilty to multiple counts of child-sex crimes after investigators say he attempted to pay for what he thought would be sexual contact with a 6-year-old.

                Politics

                Tucson officials condemn homophobia, gun violence after 'hate crime' killings

                Tucson officials condemn homophobia, gun violence after 'hate crime' killings

                Tucson officials and community groups condemn a fatal shooting outside a midtown gay bar, investigating it as a hate crime targeting LGBTQIA+ individuals. The suspect committed murder-suicide, leaving a note listing LGBTQIA+ businesses. Authorities describe it as a tragic, isolated incident.

                RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Mine Inspector

                RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Mine Inspector

                Mine Inspector candidates Brian Matlock and Walter "Les" Presmyk debate playback.

                Pima County probes potential data center health risks

                Pima County probes potential data center health risks

                A new Pima County report examines how the presence of a data center could affect human health. There's a lot that's not known.

                Gallego, Romero call for New Deal-style Colorado River project

                Gallego, Romero call for New Deal-style Colorado River project

                The U.S. government needs to launch a massive federal public works program to build more infrastructure to help Arizona and other Southwestern states cope with impending Colorado River water cutbacks, said U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.

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