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CBO: U.S. Combat Operations Against Iran Cost About $38.1 Billion Through Aug. 1

CBO estimates U.S. combat operations against Iran cost about $38.1B through Aug. 1, driven by munitions and flight hours; monthly costs may rise $2–3B. ...Read more

#defense, #cbo, #iran, #budget, #pentagon

U.S. Navy Awards Boeing $562 Million First Production Contract for MQ-25A Stingray

The Navy awarded Boeing a $562M contract for three MQ-25A unmanned tankers, beginning low-rate production with initial deliveries expected in 2029. ...Read more

$BA, #boeing, #mq25, #navy, #defense

Meta launches Meta One, bundling paid AI tools across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Meta launches Meta One, a global subscription bundling paid AI and premium features across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Meta AI, with tiers for creators and businesses. ...Read more

$META, #meta, #subscriptions, #ai, #instagram

Singaporean Pleads Guilty in $245 Million Crypto Theft Under RICO Charges

A Singaporean pleaded guilty in D.C. to leading a social‑engineering scheme that stole and laundered over $245 million in cryptocurrency. ...Read more

#cryptocurrency, #cybercrime, #rico

Pratt & Whitney Grants Hermeus License to Produce F100 Fighter Engine

Pratt & Whitney licensed its F100‑PW‑229 to Hermeus, allowing Hermeus to build the engine under P&W standards to boost U.S. capacity and speed Quarterhorse. ...Read more

$RTX, #defense, #aerospace, #manufacturing, #hermeus, #rtx

Cheniere Completes Final Train of Corpus Christi Stage 3, Making It U.S. No. 2 LNG Export Terminal

Cheniere finished the final Stage 3 midscale train at its Corpus Christi LNG terminal, lifting nominal capacity to 3.1 Bcf/d and making it the U.S. No. 2. ...Read more

$LNG, #energy, #lng, #cheniere, #corpuschristi

Human Rights Watch Says Houthi Strikes on Red Sea Merchant Ships Likely War Crimes

Human Rights Watch says Houthi strikes on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden likely amount to war crimes, citing deaths and corroborated incidents. ...Read more

#yemen, #houthis, #maritimetrade, #warcrimes

Multi-agent AI 'Station' publishes code and Lean proofs after claiming novel mathematical discoveries

An arXiv preprint says the open‑world multi‑agent system Station claimed several new mathematical results and published code, full dialogues and Lean proofs. ...Read more

#ai, #math, #research, #formalproofs

Supreme Court declines stay on USPS mail-ballot rule, keeps current procedures for Nov. 3

Supreme Court refused to lift a lower-court injunction blocking the USPS 'Ballot Mail' rule, preserving current mail-ballot procedures ahead of Nov. 3. ...Read more

#supremecourt, #postalservice, #mail-in-voting, #electionlaw

Lancet urges compassionate care as central to controlling DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak

A Lancet commentary argues that accessible, high-quality supportive care is essential to controlling the DRC’s growing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. ...Read more

#ebola, #drc, #publichealth, #lancet

Preprint: Strong helium outflow detected on sub‑Neptune GJ 3090b could strip its gas in ~300 million years

An arXiv preprint reports a strong metastable-helium signal from sub‑Neptune GJ 3090b, implying rapid photoevaporative loss that could strip its H‑He envelope in ~300 million years. ...Read more

#exoplanets, #astronomy, #helium, #photoevaporation

Yankees Clinch AL Playoff Berth After Blue Jays' 6-5 Loss to Tigers

The Yankees secured a spot in the 2026 AL postseason when the Blue Jays lost 6-5 to the Tigers, guaranteeing New York at least a Wild Card. ...Read more

#yankees, #mlb, #baseball, #playoffs

Dodgers Clinch 2026 Playoff Spot, Extend Postseason Streak to 14 Seasons, Tying Braves' Record

Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 4-1 to clinch a 2026 postseason berth, extending their streak to 14 straight seasons and tying the MLB record. ...Read more

#baseball, #dodgers, #mlb, #playoffs

Treasury Designates Russia’s VTB Bank Under Iran-Related Sanctions, Citing Tehran Ties

On Sept. 14, Treasury designated Russia’s VTB Bank under Iran-related sanctions, alleging it helped Tehran move frozen assets and expand bilateral trade. ...Read more

#russia, #iran, #sanctions, #finance

Clippers, Raptors Reportedly Agree to Complete Kawhi Leonard Trade; NBA Has Yet to Post Transaction

ESPN reports the Clippers and Raptors agreed to complete a trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, but the NBA had not yet posted the transaction. ...Read more

#basketball, #nba, #kawhileonard, #raptors, #clippers