Craig Nigrelli

On Aug. 5, the Falcon 9 upper stage, weighing nearly 9,000 pounds, struck the moon at approximately 5,400 miles per hour, releasing energy equivalent to nearly three tons of TNT.

The U.S. national debt crosses $40 trillion, adding another trillion in just five months, as rising borrowing costs increasingly feed into the interest rates consumers pay.

One day after rival Target reported stronger sales after lowering prices on thousands of items, Walmart announced Thursday that its sales also jumped in the fiscal second quarter.

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The course winds through seven turns along the National Mall, covering 147 laps and 250 miles, making this the first-ever IndyCar race in Washington, D.C.

The race for control of the U.S. Senate is getting more competitive, with the nonpartisan Cook Political Report moving two races from “Lean Republican” to “Toss Up.”

Plus, Trump slaps 50% tariffs on billions in Canadian goods as the trade fight escalates. And the 2028 campaign takes shape in South Carolina, with Democrats already taking shots at each other.

0 seconds of 0 seconds Volume 0% Full story Canada is expected to lay out its retaliation to President Donald Trump's new 50% tariffs Tuesday, while the president threatens even tougher penalties.