How Trump is shaping the midterm map: From the Politics Desk
25 Jul
Politics

How Trump is shaping the midterm map: From the Politics Desk

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  How Trump is shaping the midterm map A trio of Republican members of Congress have in recent days declined to seek a higher office, developments that could not only help their party avoid messy statewide primaries but also shore up battleground districts as they aim to protect their fragile House majority in 2026. And in all three cases, President Donald Trump played a key role. New York: After toying with a gubernatorial bid for months, GOP Rep. Mike Lawler announced today he would not challenge New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and instead run for re-election. The decision comes as a relief to Republicans, who feared Lawler’s Hudson Valley district—one of three they represent that Kamala Harris won in the 2024 election—would be even more at risk without an incumbent on the ballot. Trump and GOP leaders had been...
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Tesla continues its financial struggles even after Elon Musk’s White House exit
25 Jul
Politics

Tesla continues its financial struggles even after Elon Musk’s White House exit

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Tesla’s financial position is getting worse as the fallout continues from CEO Elon Musk’s politics.The electric automaker reported Wednesday that both revenue and profits fell in the second quarter of the year compared with a year ago. It’s the second straight negative earnings report from the company, which has suffered damage to its brand and become a lightning rod for street demonstrations.While Tesla is still the No. 1 seller of electric vehicles in the United States by a wide margin, the earnings report shows a deteriorating situation with no obvious quick fix for Musk, the world’s wealthiest person.On a conference call with analysts, Musk laid out aggressive plans to try to expand Tesla’s nascent robotaxi service beyond its limited service area in Austin, Texas. He said he wants to make self-driving Tesla taxis available to...
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Falcon 9 launches NASA TRACERS space science mission
25 Jul
Science & Technology

Falcon 9 launches NASA TRACERS space science mission

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on July 23 carrying NASAs TRACERS mission and several other smallsats. Credit: SpaceX VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, California – 25th July 2025 – A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched NASA's Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites (TRACERS) mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday, July 23rd, marking a significant step forward in understanding the complex interplay between the Sun and Earth's magnetic field. The twin TRACERS spacecraft, designed to study magnetic reconnection, lifted off at 11:13 a.m. PDT (7:13 p.m. BST) from Space Launch Complex 4 East. Following a swift ascent, the Falcon 9's first-stage booster executed a flawless landing back at Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg, producing sonic booms audible across parts of Southern California, a routine feature...
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NASA Challenge Wraps, Student Teams Complete Space Suit Challenges
25 Jul
Science & Technology

NASA Challenge Wraps, Student Teams Complete Space Suit Challenges

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After months of work in the NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students (SUITS) challenge, more than 100 students from 12 universities across the United States traveled to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to showcase potential user interface designs for future generations of spacesuits and rovers. NASA Johnson’s simulated Moon and Mars surface, called “the rock yard,” became the students’ testing ground as they braved the humid nights and abundance of mosquitoes to put their innovative designs to the test. Geraldo Cisneros, the tech team lead, said, “This year’s SUITS challenge was a complete success. It provided a unique opportunity for NASA to evaluate the software designs and tools developed by the student teams, and to explore how similar innovations could contribute to future, human-centered Artemis missions. My favorite part of the challenge was watching how...
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