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Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of startup’s plan to beam on-demand sunlight from spaceWhile the FCC approved only a single test mission, the groups argue it could pave the way for a much larger constellation of satellites in the future.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Reflect Orbital’s goal is to provide customers with sunlight…
Explosion in Damascus suburb kills at least 2 people, wounds several othersJaramana, which is home to a large population of the Druze religious minority, has faced tensions between some members of the community and Sunni Muslim Syrians who support the current Islamist-led government.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Syrian security personnel inspect damaged vehicles…
Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’The Supreme Court shot down the president’s first effort targeting birthright citizenship. He says he thinks this attempt will pass constitutional muster.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Trump takes new aim at limiting birthright citizenship after Supreme Court defeat06:12Get more newsLiveonAug. 6,…
Houthi rebel attacks kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces, officials sayThe attacks were a major escalation since a de facto truce in Yemen in April 2022 halted major fighting between the Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition, which backs the internationally recognized government.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Houthi fighters during a rally in…
FIRST ON NBC NEWSFORSUBSCRIBERSArtificial intelligenceNew Democratic bill would tax AI companies to create jobsRep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, was inspired by FDR’s Works Progress Administration, saying: “We are not going to let AI company CEOs get rich by displacing millions of American workers.”Listen to this article00:0000:00Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, speaks at the Capitol in 2025. Bill…
Perez Hilton’s family says his children ‘fled’ their home before his reported self-harm livestreamHilton’s family said they “fled to protect from witnessing any further trauma” after “it became clear” that he was “harming himself.” Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Blogger Perez Hilton receiving medical care after appearing to self-harm online02:44Get more newsLiveonAug. 6,…
FIRST ON NBC NEWSFORSUBSCRIBERSWashington state wildfiresSpokane arson suspect charged with 4 new counts in fires dating to 2025Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting one of the blazes raging in Spokane. The three Spokane Complex fires have collectively displaced more than 65,000 people since Saturday. Listen to this article00:0000:00Residents carry the remains of deceased dogs Tuesday…
Michigan lifts lettuce warning as state’s cyclosporiasis cases fallThe state health department said that residents can return to their usual salad routines, including buying bagged salads, but should still avoid recalled lettuce.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Aug. 6, 2026, 4:31 PM EDTBy Sara G. MillerMichigan health officials said Thursday that residents could return…
What the left’s Michigan breakthrough does — and doesn’t — mean: From the Politics DeskPlus, GOP Rep. Max Miller of Ohio faces growing calls to step aside. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Kornacki: Abdul El-Sayed ‘really ran up the score’ with young voters in Michigan primary win16:35Get more newsLiveonAug. 6, 2026, 5:07 PM…
Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks put produce from Mexico in the spotlightMexico is a top supplier of fresh produce to the U.S.Listen to this article00:0000:00The FDA has oversight of fresh produce, whether it’s produced in the U.S. or imported, but only a tiny share is tested.Gabriel Perez / Getty ImagesAug. 6, 2026, 5:30 PM EDTBy Berkeley…
