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China announced on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that it launched a rare ICBM test into the Pacific Ocean, sparking international concerns. Reuters

China fires off rare ICBM test amid growing tensions in Indo-Pacific

A breakthrough using new technology is rewriting what we thought we knew about the Nazca lines, ancient works of massive art. PNS

AI uncovers hundreds of new Nazca geoglyphs in breakthrough discovery

Sweden authorities accused Iran of a cyberattack that sent thousands of text messages, calling for revenge over burnings of the Quran.

Sweden blames Iran for cyberattack after Quran burnings

Florida is bracing for Helene to make landfall on its northwestern coast as a Category 3 hurricane. NOAA

Florida, Southeast US brace for Helene

Maryland is ramping up its legal battle against the owners of the ship Dali that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Getty Images

Maryland files new lawsuit over Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Telegram updates its user data policy, now sharing phone numbers and IP addresses with law enforcement in response to valid requests. Reuters

Telegram alters privacy policy, says it will give user info to authorities

Ukraine accuses Russia of using Chinese satellites to target nuclear plants, sparking concerns of imminent nuclear strikes. AP Images

Zelenskyy alleges Russia using Chinese satellites to plan nuclear facility attacks

A South Korean pistol shooter who won silver with her performance at the Summer Olympics is now stepping into the world of acting. Getty Images

Korean Olympic pistol shooter Kim Yeji lands acting role — as an assassin

Hezbollah has accused Israel of employing new methods of cyber warfare after communication devices were banned by the IRGC earlier this week. Via X/Vlo_Avlasa_Bo

Hezbollah says Israel is dropping leaflets in Lebanon with ‘dangerous barcodes’

A pro-Trump influencer admitted that a foreign agent of Russia paid him to post misleading election information on social media. AP Images

TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for ‘covert influence’ operations

The first use of a so-called 'suicide pod' is now prompting a criminal investigation in Switzerland. Getty Images

How a ‘suicide capsule’ could allegedly violate Swiss safety standards

Russia's latest nuclear test of a Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile has ended in a catastrophic explosion, dealing a significant blow to the country's efforts to modernize its nuclear arsenal. The explosion occurred at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, leaving a 200-foot-wide crater and debris scattered across the launch site. Reuters

Russia’s nuclear arsenal in question after Sarmat missile test failure

The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy will testify on the high prices of the drugs. Getty Images

Senate demands answers on popular weight loss drug’s price

A simulated nuclear strike on London has been broadcast by a pro-Putin TV channel, showing carnage and detailing numbers of casualties. youtube.com/@visualiser3d

Pro-Putin media simulates nuclear strike on London

The U.K.’s last coal-fired power plant will close this month, aligning with the government’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Getty Images

UK’s last coal-fired power plant to close at end of month

President Joe Biden is in New York for his last U.S. Generall Assembly in office. AP Images

Biden to address UN assembly for last time as president

Elon Musk's social network, X, has reversed its stance and begun complying with court orders in Brazil, after weeks of defiance. AP Images

Elon Musk’s X reverses stance with Brazil, will now comply with court orders

The Pentagon announced on Monday that it is sending more U.S. troops to the Middle East amid rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. AP Images

US deploying troops to Middle East over fears of safety for American personnel

The Venezuelan gang, Tren De Aragua. has reached New York City, it started at a Venezuelan prison and made its way to the U.S. Getty Images

Police in NYC and Chicago try to curb growth of Tren de Aragua gang

The U.S. government is now urging Americans in Lebanon to leave the country as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate. Getty Images

US urges Americans to leave Lebanon amidst fighting between Israel, Hezbollah

A 90s classic toy is catching the attention of a new generation, with Tamagotchi, the egg-shaped virtual pet is making a sales comeback. Getty Images

Tamagotchi makes a comeback: 90s virtual pets in a new generation

GPS spoofing incident rose by 400% from February to August for pilots internationally, according to a new report. Getty Images

GPS spoofing incidents rise by 400% as pilots warn of dangers: Report

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has banned all communication devices following a deadly attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reuters

Iran’s Guards ban communications devices after deadly attack on Hezbollah

The U.S. government may effectively ban Chinese-made vehicles as part of a new proposal aimed at addressing national security concerns. Getty Images

US may effectively ban Chinese-made vehicles over national security concerns