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US Air Force flight to Antarctica turns back after Russian hazardous space activity warning

August 21, 2026
A U.S. Air Force flight enroute to Antarctica turned around to New Zealand after being notified of “potentially hazardous” space activity this week. New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority was aware the flight from Christchurch pivoted following the agency’s issue of a Notice to Airmen, or NOTAM, to the aircraft, a CAA spokesperson told Military Times. The Russian Air Traffic Management…
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GamingNews

Subnautica 2 Patch Adds Buddy System, Dev Reveals Glimpse at Early Access 2 Update

August 20, 2026
Subnautica 2 gets its Buddy system update today, August 19. It adds a number of new features revolving around multiplayer in the underwater survival and crafting game. In a new video, creative director Anthony Gallegos ran through everything players can expect from the co-op focused 1.2 update, which adds Proximity Chat, Player Trading and Revives, and an all-new Tracking Tag. Gallegos said 1.2…
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CryptoNews

Trump Opens Bitcoin Door as US Debt Blows Past $40 Trillion

August 20, 2026
Treasury Department figures and debt clock readings reported Aug. 19 put total public debt at a staggering $40.049 trillion. About $32.266 trillion sits with the public, while another $7.782 trillion is effectively Washington owing money to federal accounts, including trust funds. Key Takeaways U.S. debt reached $40.049 trillion Aug. 19 as federal interest costs climbed. Bitcoin neared $70,000 as…
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My 5 favorite sights to see in the night sky with binoculars

August 20, 2026
Top 5 things to see in the night sky with binoculars – ranked by an expert Beyond simple naked-eye observing, a pair of the best binoculars are the most accessible way to experience the night sky. They are affordable (although pricier models are available), very easy…
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I sailed to Greenland for a total solar eclipse — what I saw left me speechless

August 20, 2026
I woke up on the morning of Aug. 12 and looked out of the window to something I hadn’t dared hope for: blue sky. After days of scrutinizing weather models that seemed determined to test the nerves of everyone aboard the HX Expeditions ship MS Spitsbergen, somehow, against the odds, the clouds had cleared. Even then, I didn’t trust it (especially after my 2024 eclipse experience). We…
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