By Editor • September 2, 2026 • 1 min read
Toyohiro Akiyama, the first Japanese citizen to journey into space and the first journalist to report from orbit, has died at 84. He passed away on August 26 due to lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Akiyama's historic flight occurred as part of a Tokyo Broadcasting System initiative, where he was selected from 162 applicants.
Source: arstechnica.com
By Editor • September 2, 2026 • 3 min read
The Supreme Court's ruling allowing Trump to build a ballroom at the White House has raised serious concerns about executive power and the separation of powers.
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Bruce Blakeman's AI-generated video featuring Mamdani and Hochul has ignited controversy and legal scrutiny in the New York governor race.
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Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s high commissioner to India, has been cleared of wrongdoing over his attendance at a religious event with Zuma and Gupta.
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