NASA Advances Mobile Wastewater Treatment for Lunar Habitats
NASA tests a mobile wastewater facility at the University of North Dakota to advance sustainable life support for future Moon and Mars missions
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Late Ballots Could Shift California Governor’s Primary Outcome
Many Democratic voters are casting ballots late in California’s tight governor’s primary, potentially altering initial results as campaigns intensify efforts
NSF Awards $8 Billion Contract to Support U.S. Antarctic Research Program
The NSF has awarded KBR an $8 billion contract to manage and support U.S. Antarctic scientific operations for 20 years starting in 2026
Dual Groups Clash Over U.S. 250th Anniversary Celebration Plans
Confusion and controversy arise as Freedom 250 and America250 organize separate 250th anniversary events amid performer withdrawals and political tensions
American and British Soldiers Killed in Iraq Training Accident
An American and a British soldier died during a joint training accident at a base in northern Iraq, officials confirmed on June 1, 2026
U.S. Data Center Policy Shifts From Incentives to Restriction and Oversight
Data center regulation in the U.S. is shifting from generous incentives to increased local zoning restrictions and transparency demands amid rising community concerns
New Policy Model Aims to Protect Wetlands While Allowing Development
A recent study proposes tradeable wetland offsets combined with development taxes to reduce flood risk while maintaining economic growth
DOJ Halts $1.8 Billion “Anti-Weaponization” Fund Amid GOP Pushback
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirms the Justice Department will not proceed with the controversial $1.8 billion fund aimed at addressing government “weaponization.”
June 2026 Skywatching Guide: Venus-Jupiter Conjunction and Summer Solstice
NASA outlines key skywatching events in June 2026, including a Venus-Jupiter conjunction, a lunar occultation of Venus, Mercury’s appearance, and the summer solstice
White House Correspondents’ Dinner Rescheduled for July After Shooting
The White House Correspondents’ Association postponed its annual dinner to July 24 following a shooting that disrupted the April event attended by President Trump…