The Spanish Navy's second S80-class submarine, the S-82 'Narciso Monturiol', has successfully completed its first static dive near Cartagena. The test verified hull integrity and stability, paving the way for subsequent submerged navigation trials. The milestone advances the four-boat program as Navantia proceeds with construction of the remaining vessels.
A spent Falcon 9 upper stage, launched in January 2025, is predicted to crash into the Moon's near side on August 5, 2026. Traveling at approximately 8,700 km/h, the impact near Einstein Crater is expected to carve a new crater and generate a debris plume. Scientists view this accidental event as a rare opportunity to study impact dynamics and assess debris hazards for future lunar missions.
The Minnesota Twins (56-55) continue their road series against the Seattle Mariners (53-58) on Saturday at T-Mobile Park. Seattle is favored behind starter Logan Gilbert, but Minnesota's surging offense and recent form make them a popular underdog pick.
Six months after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, authorities have released the full text of two ransom notes. The first note demanded $4 million in bitcoin, while a second, received days later, claimed Guthrie perished shortly after her abduction from a heart-related condition and is "buried in nature now." Investigators are appealing to the public to recognize the writer's distinctive linguistic patterns.
The head of U.S. European Command, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, has privately warned the Pentagon that a shortage of Navy destroyers could soon force him to prioritize defense of the U.S. homeland over protection of Israel. The notification highlights the severe strain the five-month war with Iran has placed on American military resources.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts the AI infrastructure buildout will unlock "a lot" of six-figure jobs for plumbers, electricians, and construction workers. As tech giants invest trillions in data centers, a severe shortage of skilled tradespeople has emerged as the primary bottleneck, prompting major training initiatives and significant wage growth across the sector.
Uros Medic delivered a spectacular 30-second knockout victory over Daniel Rodriguez in the main event of UFC's first-ever card in Serbia. The welterweight contender, fighting in his home country for the first time in nine years, recovered from an early low kick to floor Rodriguez with a devastating left hook, punctuating a record-breaking night that saw 12 stoppages.
WWE's SummerSlam 2026 descends upon Minneapolis for a historic two-night event, featuring a blockbuster Undisputed WWE Championship clash between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, and a long-awaited World Heavyweight Championship grudge match between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. The event streams live on ESPN Unlimited starting at 6 p.m. ET on both Saturday and Sunday, with a free Countdown show beginning at 3 p.m. ET.
Approximately 91,000 Woodure toddler kitchen step stools sold on Amazon have been recalled nationwide after federal safety regulators determined they pose significant tip-over, fall, and entrapment hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 22 incidents of instability, including 15 injuries ranging from scrapes to bruises. The manufacturer is offering free repair kits rather than refunds to address the structural defects.
Authorities conducted a search of actress Linda Blair's California property on July 31 following allegations that she was operating an unpermitted kennel with an excessive number of rescue dogs. The investigation, which Blair claims was prompted by a complaint from a neighbor with "disreputable motives," found that her rescue operation was well-maintained and within legal limits. No citations were issued, and Blair has vowed to continue her decades-long animal welfare work.