A man driving a suspected stolen Tesla onto San Diego’s Pacific Beach boardwalk struck a woman, then got out and was pursued by bystanders Monday afternoon.

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Air Force Secretary Troy Meink has publicly declared for the first time that the United States now has “space control weapons” in orbit. He said they are capable of defending the joint force against hostile adversary action, while Space Force officials had previously voiced interest in acquiring such systems.

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The US has acknowledged deploying a weapon in Earth orbit, marking the first public confirmation of such offensive capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the system was needed to protect US forces from hostile action, but gave no details about its functions or launch date.

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U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force has deployed space-control weapons in Earth orbit capable of defending against hostile action. Officials have acknowledged such a deployment for the first time, but Meink gave no details. Expert Victoria Samson said the system was likely space-based electronic warfare equipment rather than a kinetic weapon.

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The US Space Force has acknowledged for the first time that the United States has weapons deployed in orbit. The disclosure comes as Washington, China and Russia expand their military capabilities in space, intensifying attention on controlling the domain and safeguarding satellites used for military communications, surveillance and navigation.

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The US Space Force says the United States has deployed weapons in orbit. Once a venue for Cold War competition over propaganda victories, space has become a crucial strategic arena as countries compete for military and technological advantages.

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The United States has confirmed that it deployed space-control weapons in orbit for the first time.

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US prosecutors have filed a civil forfeiture complaint targeting proceeds they describe as illegal Iranian cryptocurrency funds. They say the money is used to finance Iran’s military.

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US prosecutors alleged that two Chinese companies used Binance to launder $61 million from illicit Iranian oil sales and route the funds to Iran and its proxies.

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Volvo says updated plug-in hybrid versions of its XC60 and XC90 SUVs could deliver 78 and 73 miles of electric range, respectively—more than twice that of the previous variants. They use larger 41.2kWh batteries, add driver-assistance features and Google’s Gemini voice assistant, with production starting in late fall 2026 and deliveries planned for early 2027.

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Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage earlier this month at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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Macklemore says he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s “Loop Tour” after making “Free Palestine” comments and sharing messages from the stage during recent performances. The controversy has drawn criticism from singer Pink and NFL owner Robert Kraft.

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Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s US tour following remarks supporting Palestine.

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American rapper Macklemore said Monday that he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after chanting “Free Palestine” at a September 4 concert in New Jersey. The move followed pressure from venue owners, including New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, over his criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.

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Macklemore says he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US tour because of his pro-Palestinian position. He alleges billionaire Robert Kraft pressured Sheeran over his involvement, after Pink had also condemned the rapper’s “Free Palestine” remarks.

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Macklemore says he was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage earlier this month at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.

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China formally handed lunar samples collected by Chang’e-6 from the Moon’s far side to the United Nations on Monday. The specimens, the first ever obtained by humanity from the far side, will be displayed permanently at the UN Office in Vienna. More than 400 people attended the jointly organized handover ceremony.

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