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SpaceX launched the latest test of its mega rocket Starship on Tuesday night and completed the first-ever deployment of a test payload — eight dummy satellites — into space. After just over an hour coasting through space, Starship splashed down as planned in the Indian Ocean. SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship launches during a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship launches during a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Read More Starship blasted off from Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site in South Texas, just after 6:30 p.m.…

Okta CEO Todd McKinnon appears on CNBC in September 2018.Anjali Sundaram | CNBCOkta shares rose 7% in extended trading on Tuesday after the identity software maker reported fiscal results that exceeded Wall Street projections.Here’s how the company did in comparison with LSEG consensus:Earnings per share: 91 cents adjusted vs. 84 cents expectedRevenue: $728 million vs. $711.8 million expectedOkta’s revenue grew about 13% year over year in the fiscal second quarter, which ended on July 31, according to a statement. Net income of $67 million, or 37 cents per share, was up from $29 million, or 15 cents per share, in…

Jeff CarlisleAug 26, 2025, 04:15 PM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino said Tuesday that he hasn’t spoken to Christian Pulisic since the star attacker opted out of playing in this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup, stating that “we need to look forward.”Pulisic cited fatigue, and the need to heal up from some nagging injuries, as reasons for not playing in the Gold Cup. The backlash to his decision was intense, with several former USMNT players, including Landon Donovan and Tim Howard questioning Pulisic’s commitment to the…

Studies show that on average, women have a higher chance of living longer than men. Orthopedic sport surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright wants to ensure that when women enter old age it is an enjoyable experience, not one full of pain.”I am acutely aware that even though we’re living longer, we’re suffering longer, and that most of the conversation around longevity in this country so far has been directed at men, or using the science of men,” says Wright.For 20 years, Wright was an academic surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh researching musculoskeletal aging and longevity with the goal of “dispelling…

NEW DELHI: Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs and Committee Rapporteur Ambassador Sameeh Johar Hayat led Kuwait’s delegation on Tuesday in the seventh round of political consultations with senior Indian officials at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi.The talks followed up on the outcomes of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait in December, during which he met HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.Hayat said the discussions with Vice Minister of External Affairs Arun Kumar Chatterjee, Assistant Minister for Gulf Affairs Aseem Mahajan and others…

Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, left, and Lisa Cook, governor of the US Federal Reserve, during the Federal Reserve Board open meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Federal Reserve on Tuesday said it would abide by any court decision on whether President Donald Trump has the legal authority to fire Board of Governors member Lisa Cook.The Fed, in a statement from a spokesperson, noted that “Cook has indicated through her personal attorney that she will promptly challenge this action in court and seek a judicial decision…

KUWAIT: Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed Tuesday a loan agreement with Nicaragua worth KD 4 million ($13 million) to contribute to financing the construction of the Prinzapolka Bridge on the Rio Blanco-Siuna Highway. In a press statement, the fund said the project entails the construction of a bridge over the Prinzapolka River with an approximate length of 115 m. The fund noted that the project aims to support economic and social development by enhancing commercial and investment opportunities in key sectors such as agriculture, livestock, mining, light industries, services, tourism and trade.It added that the project is…

KUWAIT: In line with its unwavering commitment to supporting the national economy and Kuwait’s 2035 vision, National Bank of Kuwait signed a memorandum of understanding with Kuwait Bar Association (KBA), aiming to attract law experts and graduates from diverse legal backgrounds and specialties.The agreement was signed by Emad Al-Ablani, Group Chief Human Resources Officer at NBK and Adnan Mahmoud Abul, Chairman of KBA, with the attendance of several professionals from both parties. Under this memorandum, KBA shall provide NBK with the resumes and certificates of experience of registered lawyers who are job hunting, and NBK shall announce these job openings…

Sheffield Wednesday caused a major upset as they beat Yorkshire rivals Leeds United 3-0 on penalties following a 1-1 draw on a night where protests against owner Dejphon Chansiri dominated the headlines. Only 7,801 were at Hillsborough to see the shock win after the Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust urged fans to avoid the fixture and suggested they donate the money to Sheffield Children’s Hospital in protest of Chansiri following a summer of turmoil. After battling through unpaid wages, a mass exodus of players, Danny Rohl’s departure, transfer embargoes and a partial stadium closure, a spirited performance for the Owls in…

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuwaiti inventor and engineer Sarah Aburjaib underscored on Tuesday the importance of supporting innovators and protecting intellectual property rights as a means to boost innovation and development worldwide. Her remarks came during her participation in Intellectual Property Week 2025, which opened in Singapore with delegations from more than 40 countries and over 5,000 participants.Aburjaib, CEO of ScansX and the first Kuwaiti and Arab recipient of a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) award, took part in a panel discussion titled “Value Creation through Intellectual Property: From Intangible Assets to Strategic Growth.” She highlighted her innovation — an AI-powered handheld…