Poised Launch Mission

NASA space observatory poised to launch on a mission to map 450 million galaxies

A new NASA space observatory, called SPHEREx, is scheduled to launch into orbit Thursday on a mission to map more than 450 million galaxies.

NBC News - 9h

Intuitive Machines’ stock climbs as second moon-landing mission launches

IM-2 is a “very complicated” prospecting mission that will deploy a drill, hopper and rover on the lunar surface, according to the company’s CEO.

MarketWatch - 7h

Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

Exit polls suggest that Friedrich Merz, the candidate for the conservative Christian Democrats who has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe, will be Germany’s next leader. The hard-right ...

The New York Times - 2d

How Trump’s mission to Mars could save the nation

A robotic colony on Mars might seem like far-fetched science fiction, but so was the Moonshot. American Exceptionalism will rise again.

The Hill - 4d

Space mission aims to map water on surface of the moon

A probe to be launched this week aims to pinpoint sites of lunar water, which could help plan to colonise the Earth’s satellite. Space engineers are set to launch an unusual mission this week when ...

The Guardian - 4d

How Butler's audacity, poise are powering his Warriors teammates

Jimmy Butler's audacity and poise are powering his new teammates in a way more valuable to the Golden State Warriors than his own production, Monte Poole writes.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Conservatives poised to lead Germany; far-right AfD second

German conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz appears poised to win the country’s election Sunday, while the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party places second despite making ...

The Hill - 3d

German Election 2025: Friedrich Merz Appears Poised to Be Next Chancellor

The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.

The New York Times - 3d

Who Is Friedrich Merz, the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor?

Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety.

The New York Times - 2d

Supreme Court Poised to Rule for Straight Woman in Discrimination Case

Justices across the ideological spectrum and lawyers on both sides agreed that an appeals court erred in requiring members of majority groups to meet a heightened burden.

The New York Times - 14h

USDS Engineering Director Resigns: ‘This Is Not the Mission I Came to Serve’

“I do not believe that DOGE can continue to deliver the work of USDS, based on their actions so far,” wrote Anne Marshall in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday.

Wired - Feb. 19

Guterres to propose UN assumes funding for mission struggling to fight gangs in Haiti

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says he will request that the United Nations assumes funding for the structural and logistical expenses of a multinational force in Haiti that is struggling ...

ABC News - 6d

What We Know About the Secretive Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay

The Trump administration has said little about the Venezuelan men who were transferred from Texas to the U.S. military base in Cuba.

The New York Times - 6d

U.S. woman charged with murdering husband while on Christian mission to Angola

A Minnesota woman has been charged with the murder of her husband in the southern African nation of Angola last year while the couple and their five children were there on a Christian missionary ...

NBC News - 20h

13 prospects poised to impress at 2025 NFL Draft Combine, highlighted by Colorado's Travis Hunter

These prospects should wow at the NFL Combine

CBS Sports - 3d

Movie Review: A gripping deep-sea rescue mission in ‘Last Breath’ with Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu

A routine deep-sea diving mission in the North Sea goes terribly wrong when a young diver is stranded some 300 feet below the surface in the new film “Last Breath.”

ABC News - 4h

Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid

Vivek Ramaswamy launched his 2026 campaign for Ohio governor, taking another crack at elected office after his long-shot bid for the White House in 2024. "President Trump is reviving our ...

The Hill - 2d

Donalds launches bid for Florida governor

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) announced he's running for Florida governor on Tuesday, becoming the first major candidate to jump into the race. “I’m here to announce my candidacy as the next governor ...

The Hill - 1d

Nike and Kim Kardashian to Launch ‘NikeSkims’ Brand in the Spring

The Skims founder will enter into a rare business deal with the sports apparel company.

The New York Times - Feb. 18

Meta launches $50M Meta Horizon Creator Fund

This week, Meta launched a $50 million Meta Horizon Creator Fund. Under the theme of “Shape what’s next,” Meta plans to reward creators who can innovate and earn with Meta Horizon Worlds. The fund ...

VentureBeat - 4d

FIA condemns ‘tribalist’ booing of Verstappen and Horner at launch

Red Bull duo jeered at season launch in London this week FIA: ‘It was disappointing to hear the crowd’s reaction’ Formula One’s rulers have condemned the “tribalist” booing of Max Verstappen and ...

The Guardian - 4d

Realize Music launches singing-wellness app

Realize Music has launched its singing-wellness app, Realize Music: Sing is now available exclusively on Meta Quest in North America.

VentureBeat - 3d

Blue Origin launches 10th space tourism flight

Blue Origin launched its 10th tourism flight carrying several civilians for a couple of minutes in space. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood reports.

CBS News - 1d

This Classic Fire Emblem-Inspired RPG Launches In March

Developer Sword and Axe LLC and publisher indie.io have announced that Dark Deity 2 will launch on March 24 for PC.. Dark Deity 2 is set 25 years after the events of the previous game. The realm of ...

GameSpot - 14h

Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Launches on Journey to the Moon

The company reached the lunar surface in 2024, and now its second lander aims to improve on the feat. Three other spacecraft also hitched a ride on the SpaceX rocket.

The New York Times - 5h

Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines Lab to Make AI More Accessible

After leaving OpenAI last year, Mira Murati is finally ready to share what she's working on.

Wired - Feb. 18

This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.

Inc. - Feb. 19

A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles

Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language

Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...

VentureBeat - 6d

CalArts launches D.R.E.A.M.S. program to train students in location-based entertainment

The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) has launched the D.R.E.A.M.S. (Digital Research Entertainment Arts Media Storytelling) Initiative supported by a gift from Tom Dolan and the Dolan ...

VentureBeat - 6d

Marvel Rivals disrupted the Twitch scene from launch | StreamElements

StreamElements latest report shows the success of Marvel Rivals, which jumped to the top 10 most-watched games on Twitch.

VentureBeat - 6d

Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid

Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R ) announced Thursday that he is launching a bid for the seat being vacated by longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell (R). “Kentucky, it's time for a new ...

The Hill - 6d

Former 'Squad' members launching 'Bowman and Bush' YouTube show

Former Reps. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) are launching a YouTube show, according to a Thursday post from Bush on her Instagram. “I’m beyond excited to announce the launch of our ...

The Hill - 6d