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A Russian jet-powered “Shahed” drone flew approximately 900 kilometers (nearly 560 miles) from its launch point in Crimea into western Ukraine on Tuesday, Aug. 18, marking the farthest such strike…

Apple’s latest iPad Air with the M4 chip is down to $649 at Amazon, a solid $100 off its $749 price tag. That’s not just a good discount—it’s the best…

When summer temperatures soar, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing drink or chilled treat to cool down. From iced coffee and fizzy sodas to chilled smoothies and sorbets, ice is…

Demanding a court injunction, opponents of the proposed November ballot initiative say it is biased and undercounts what the tax will generate. Aug 18, 2026 Updated 9:42 am PT Passengers…

A Tesla owner beat the automaker to the punch by retrofitting newer FSD hardware into his older Model 3. The HW3-equipped car received new cameras and Tesla’s newer HW4 computer….

Lucas di Grassi endured a miserable final weekend in Formula E, with factors outside his control resulting in a double retirement in the London E-Prix.  Even as the main focus…

Updated Aug. 18, 2026, 10:23 a.m. ET SpaceX’s Starship was successfully towed ashore to Christmas Island after its first intact splashdown. A wildlife photographer captured images of the massive spacecraft,…

With the college football season just a few weeks away, our panel was faced with plenty of difficult decisions when convening to select the 2026 CBS Sports Preseason All-America team….

NEW YORK (AP) — Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even… NEW YORK (AP) — Flight attendants and pilots are at…

Critical procurement deals for fighter jets, munitions, and space programs are being delayed by a budget dispute involving the Finance Ministry, Walla learned on Tuesday. After nearly three years of…

Donald Trump has posted a map of the Strait of Hormuz on his own social network, Truth Social, declaring it as the “new US territory”, with a blue, red, and…

The Green Mountains. The trees growing on the highest peaks of the Green Mountains are mountain forests and were the focus of this study. Credit: Ren Dillon, UVM. Francisco Martín…

Dogecoin (DOGE) is down by 0.55% today, August 18, to trade at $0.069 at the time of writing. The dip comes on the back of mixed sentiment from whales despite…

Pets, like children, come with the responsibility to keep them happy, healthy, and mentally stimulated — obligations I readily committed to before getting my cat, Trevor. I work from home,…

Local News Rising St. John’s Prep senior Arush Shangari, 17, developed Project IRIS, an AI-powered flood prediction and disaster response tool that he’s working to roll out across the U.S….

Jaguar and Porsche. Formula E’s two heavyweights. Going head-to-head in the title decider. It doesn’t get better than that. Does it? Formula E has delivered some epic title battles over…

Samsung users may have noticed something new on their Galaxy Z foldables — the Warranty and care1 menu. Managing warranties and coverage for a Galaxy mobile phone, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy…

Swedish electric and autonomous trucking company Einride said Tuesday it plans to buy 500 Tesla Semis and make the electric big rigs available to Amazon and other customers. The Tesla…

Hypersonix Launch Systems is an Australian start-up that is turning heads in the hypersonic sector. Its current portfolio includes its uncrewed DART, VISR, and Delta Velos demonstrator vehicles, all powered…

It could have been worse — a lot worse. When Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX +4.45%) reported Q2 results earlier this month — its first earnings report as a publicly traded…

The Cap Times is an independent newsroom serving Madison and Wisconsin. Sign up for the Morning Update to receive news in your inbox each morning. Dane County’s years-long effort to…

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding will impact the northern part of the country to start the week before a cold front moves through. On the other hand, extreme…

I am on track to golf more days this summer than I skied last winter. It’s remarkable because I skied more last winter than I played golf in the past…

King Harald V of Norway has been admitted to hospital and put on sick leave for two weeks. According to the royal household, the 89-year-old is being treated for the…

Hardware wallet maker BitBox has released a firmware update that fixes two vulnerabilities it described as “severe” that could have enabled the installation of malicious firmware or put user funds…

At the recent London E-Prix, an important chapter in the history of Formula E came to a close with DS Automobiles’ final appearance. From DS Virgin Racing to DS Penske, via…

New Delhi, Aug. 18 — Electric motorcycle maker RapteeHV has begun the process to raise $15-20 million (approximately Rs.140-190 crore) in a Series A round, according to two people familiar…

Imagine buying new iPhones for yourself and your family. You visit a store to see the latest model, the iPhone 17, and then go to Apple’s website to buy yours….

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury has surged to its highest level in nearly two decades, and…