The FCC has approved a license for Reflect Orbital to launch a 142kg satellite with a 60-foot mirror that will reflect sunlight to Earth after dark, aiming to sell the light for $5,000 per hour.
Philosopher Igor Sibaldi identifies 12 ways people can be stupid, rooted in fear, that limit potential and happiness, regardless of intelligence.
The Moon enters Cancer on July 12, 2026, softening emotions and encouraging reflection. Sagittarius, Scorpio, and Libra may gain deep insights.
The High Pay Centre, which exposed CEO pay excess and the widening pay gap, is closing after its main funder, the Financial Fairness Trust, was axed by Aberdeen Group.
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Analysis reveals UK's carbon capture programme could cost £264bn, with most subsidising fossil fuels. Experts say alternatives like renewables are cheaper and more effective.
The German car industry warns of employment collapse unless bold decisions are made to address Chinese competition, as VW proposes up to 100,000 job losses.
Ministers announce measures to restrict foreign donations and increase transparency after Nigel Farage faces calls for a second inquiry into undisclosed gifts from a convicted fraudster.
Viktor Orbán's favorite thinktank, MCC Brussels, faces a cash crunch after Hungary's new PM launches an investigation into state financing, threatening its future.
This week's top reads: AI ethicist Iason Gabriel, David Sedaris' Duolingo obsession, Trump's erasure of US history in national parks, Taylor Swift's conflicted love songs, Erin Brockovich vs AI datacentres, and themed bars saving nightlife.
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Psychologists Ross and Rachel Menzies argue that accepting our lack of free will and cosmic insignificance can reduce suffering and improve mental health in their new book 'Being'.
Emma Beddington explores Ian Bogost's 'The Small Stuff' and spends a week discovering sensory gratification in everyday activities, from coffee grinding to tomato pruning.
At a landmark Accra summit, European nations engaged on reparations for slavery for the first time, but their modest gestures fell short as a global framework seeks transformative justice.
The US Supreme Court declined to revive Alan Dershowitz's $300m defamation lawsuit against CNN, leaving intact legal standards for public figures. Justices Gorsuch and Thomas dissented.
David Hencke, award-winning Guardian investigative journalist, died at 79. He exposed the cash-for-questions scandal and Peter Mandelson's home loan, leading to ministerial resignations.
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A new analysis argues that closing tax loopholes is more effective than a wealth tax, as California voters consider a 5% tax on fortunes over $1bn.
Protesters rallied against SpaceX IPO outside JPMorgan Chase in NYC as billionaires' wealth soars while US workers face inflation, stagnant wages, and record debt.
Federal prosecutors issued subpoenas to multiple Minnesota officials, demanding documents related to state programs as part of a federal investigation.
Five Eyes intelligence agencies issue rare joint statement warning that frontier AI models capable of taking down governments and businesses are months away, after US blocked Anthropic's Fable.
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield byelection shows he can win elections, but he must now demonstrate he can govern Britain effectively, moving from poetic campaigning to detailed policy.
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Joad Raymond Wren's intellectual history explores utopias from Thomas More to Ursula K Le Guin, questioning if perfect societies are achievable or doomed to fail.
A UK thinktank recommends giving employees greater control over AI implementation to ensure they share in the benefits, addressing concerns over job displacement and inequality.
The Pope urges global leaders to prioritize human dignity over profit in AI development, emphasizing ethics and social justice.
Max Chandler-Mather discusses the rise of progressive populism and its impact on Australian politics, challenging traditional party dynamics.
Kelly Osbourne shared a heartfelt tribute to her late father Ozzy Osbourne on Instagram, admitting she still reaches for him in every piece of life, nearly a year after his death.
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Starmer, Merz, and Macron face dismal approval ratings. This week's Guardian Weekly explores why European leaders are so unpopular and what they can do about it.
Pedro Ballester, a British student who died of cancer in 2018 at age 21, may become the Catholic Church's first Gen Z saint as his canonization cause opens.
Allica Bank lands £350m from British Business Bank's new ENABLE Guarantee scheme, freeing up £700m to lend to UK small businesses. The fintech unicorn aims to address the SME lending gap.
A new AFL-CIO poll reveals over 90% of US workers support union-backed AI policies, including human oversight and transparency, viewing unions as the most trusted protectors against AI harms.
Adrian Chiles shares his frustration with paperwork and admires a friend who bins everything. He explores filing systems, going paperless, and the impossibility of keeping up.
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The government's Pensions Schemes Act passed but dropped controversial mandation powers after Lords opposition, preserving pension fund independence.
