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NASAs Hubble Space Telescope unveiled a cosmic mystery near the young star Fomalhaut: a vanishing planet and a new dust cloud. Scientists now believe this was the aftermath of two massive cosmic collisions, challenging our understanding of planet formation.

President Trump set to sign NDAA, authorizing $911 billion for defense programs. The bill, passed by both houses of Congress, includes a troop pay raise, Pentagon procurement reforms, and measures pushing back against the Department of War. It also demands more information on recent Caribbean boat strikes and repeals diversity, equity, and inclusion provisions.

Digger, a new film starring Tom Cruise and directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, promises a comedy of catastrophic proportions. Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, a powerful man on a mission to prove hes humanitys savior before a disaster he unleashed destroys everything. The film, Iñárritus first English-language movie since The Revenant, was shot in the UK and features an international cast. Its set to release on October 2nd.

President Trumps executive order aims to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, potentially easing regulations for the cannabis industry and reducing their tax burden. This move aligns federal policy closer to what many states have already done, but it doesnt make recreational marijuana legal nationwide. The reclassification process typically involves a lengthy review, but Trumps order is expected to speed it up. Meanwhile, a new Medicare program allows older adults to access legal hemp-derived CBD at no cost, as public support for marijuana legalization continues to rise.

The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center following a unanimous Board of Trustees vote, due to President Trumps efforts in saving the building and securing funding for renovations. This decision has sparked conversation and the centers future direction is awaiting official comment.

Belarus deploys Russias new nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system amid Ukraine conflict talks, escalating tensions as Putin warns of potential use against Western allies.

Minnesotas Medicaid Programs Under Scrutiny for Massive Fraud: Federal Prosecutors Uncover Billions in Suspected Fraudulent Claims, Including Housing Services and Autism Services Scams; Five New Defendants Charged, One Fled the Country After Subpoena

Zohran Mamdani set to become New York Citys 112th mayor, not 111th, due to a historical error. Matthias Nicolls, an early mayor, served two non-consecutive terms but was only counted once. This oversight means every mayor after Nicolls was misnumbered. The correction would involve renumbering 350 years of mayors, including current mayor Eric Adams. This issue was previously noted in 1989 but has now been confirmed by the citys Department of Records and Information Services.

Business Jet Crashes in North Carolina, Multiple Fatalities Reported: Investigation Underway