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Russia and the United States have prepared a coordinated program to remove the International Space Station from orbit using two Russian Progress cargo spacecraft and the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle, according to Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos. The program has been

SpaceX shares sank 13.6% on August 5 and closed at $108.27. The selloff followed the company’s first quarterly report since its June initial public offering. Investors weighed strong revenue growth against $18.37 billion in capital spending during the quarter. Artificial

China tightened export controls on certain drones and related technology bound for the United States on August 5. The move formed part of a broader package of countermeasures covering American entities, product certification and imported office equipment. China’s Ministry of

Gold stayed close to a seven-week high on Thursday after its largest daily advance since February. Spot gold gained 0.5% to $4,265.22 an ounce by 0330 GMT. The metal had surged 4.4% during Wednesday’s session. December U.S. gold futures rose

The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Belgium, citing crime, terrorism and public unrest. The July 23 notice keeps the country at Level 2, which calls for increased caution. Officials added crime and unrest to the listed

Congo’s Ebola outbreak had reached 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths by August 3, making it the country’s largest recorded epidemic. It ranks second worldwide only to the 2014 to 2016 West Africa outbreak. Congo crossed 1,000 confirmed cases within

Michigan has reported two deaths linked to its 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking the first fatalities recorded in the state investigation. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services listed 11,234 cases as of Aug. 3. Officials also reported 193 hospitalizations

The U.S. dollar remained sharply lower against the Japanese yen on Tuesday after a rapid reversal in foreign exchange markets. The yen traded near 157.35 per dollar during early Asian hours. It had reached about 155.20 on Monday, its strongest

Three fast-moving wildfires near Spokane have destroyed at least 700 structures and displaced tens of thousands of residents. The Old Trails, Autumn Lane and Fairview fires have burned more than 8,000 acres across Spokane County since Aug. 1. Emergency officials

U.S. stocks rose sharply Monday as large technology companies advanced and crude oil prices fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 693.38 points, or 1.32%, to close at a record 53,178.41. The S&P 500 climbed 1.48% to 7,600.50. The Nasdaq