7 October 2026

Australia’s ‘Roo-ver’ takes next step towards moon mission in Queensland space exploration tests

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The suitcase-sized ‘Roo-ver’ is being put through its paces at a lunar testing facility at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)’s Kelvin Grove campus in Brisbane, with the latest prototype being ...

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Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has secured fresh work for the platform supply vessel Viking Queen, taking the ship out of the spot market for a drilling campaign starting early next year. The contract covers one well and has an estimated firm duration of about 290 days, with further extension options attached. The customer …

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She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'

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7 October 2026

She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'

As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal. (Image credit: Sue Julian)

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How Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has brought the culture wars to the military

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7 October 2026

How Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has brought the culture wars to the military

The New York Times reporter Greg Jaffe says Hegseth has disproportionately blocked promotions of Black and women senior officers, and he's also been purging the military of transgender people.

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Trump Administration Delays Threaten Funding for HIV Research

World

7 October 2026

Trump Administration Delays Threaten Funding for HIV Research

The networks also develop treatments and preventions for other infectious diseases and were instrumental in testing the Covid vaccine.

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Australia’s ‘Roo-ver’ takes next step towards moon mission in Queensland space exploration tests

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