NASA Targets Thursday Launch for Crew-13: Time, Crew and How to Watch
NASA is targeting 11:10 a.m. Eastern Thursday for Crew-13. Here are the crew, planned docking time and live coverage details, with launch timing subject to change.
What the Corteva Pesticide Settlement Could Change for Farmers
A proposed FTC and state settlement would end Corteva’s distributor loyalty program, limit similar restrictions for 10 years and require a $35 million state payment. Court approval is still needed.
South-Central Texas Flood Watch Begins Wednesday Evening
A flood watch covers much of South-Central Texas from Wednesday evening through Friday. Here is the latest NWS timing, rainfall range and alert guidance.
South Africa summons U.S. ambassador for third time in nine months
South Africa issued a third formal diplomatic protest to U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III, citing undisclosed “undiplomatic conduct” amid strained bilateral ties.
South Africa orders safety audits and case reviews after killings of women
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced 60-day safety audits and 90-day reviews of unresolved gender-based violence cases after at least 11 women were killed in Ekurhuleni.
Backpack wins 2026 Fat Bear Week at Alaska’s Katmai National Park
Bear 89, known as Backpack, narrowly defeated Bear 910 after a record-setting week of public voting focused on brown bears’ preparation for hibernation.
U.S. Military Completes Withdrawal From Remaining Bases in Iraq
The U.S. military said its withdrawal from remaining Iraqi bases was complete on September 30, shifting the relationship toward bilateral security cooperation.
Japan’s Factory Output Falls 1.7% in August, Missing Forecast
Japan’s industrial production fell 1.7% month over month in August, contrary to expectations for an increase and marking a second consecutive decline.
China’s Factory PMI Returns to Growth in September
China’s official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in September from 49.8 in August, ending two months of contraction while smaller factories remained below the growth threshold.
OpenAI Launches Dots Agents and ChatGPT Space at DevDay 2026
OpenAI introduced always-on Dots agents, a collaborative ChatGPT Space and new workflow controls at its September 29 developer conference.