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US intelligence assessments indicate that Saudi Arabia continues to harbour intentions of developing nuclear weapons, according to a report carried by WION. The finding points to Riyadh's persisting interest in nuclear arms despite ongoing diplomatic discussions about regional security and potential agreements with the United States. The revelation raises questions about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and how Washington will respond to its Gulf ally's ambitions.

Spectators are gathering at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas to see the Starship rocket up close on the eve of its launch. The crowds reflect strong public interest in the vehicle ahead of the upcoming flight test, with visitors turning out for a rare close look at the rocket on the pad.

Venture capital firms that once prioritised carbon-cutting climate technologies are increasingly directing money toward companies that supply power for artificial intelligence, according to The Wall Street Journal. The shift reflects surging electricity demand from data centres, which has made energy generation and grid technologies a hotter bet for investors than emissions reduction itself.

The Netherlands is developing a sovereign Linux-based workplace for government use. The move follows February 2025, when the US government sanctioned the International Criminal Court in The Hague, giving the Dutch a direct lesson in the risks of depending on foreign-controlled software. Commenters see it as part of a broader European push for digital sovereignty and independence from US technology providers.

Researchers are developing soybean varieties with deeper root systems, aiming to help crops endure droughts and extreme weather while locking away more carbon in the soil. The work reflects broader efforts to make staple crops more resilient as climate change disrupts growing seasons and threatens yields for farmers worldwide.

Amazon is trialing lower-carbon aluminum in the construction of a data center in Ohio. The move is part of the company's efforts to reduce the embodied carbon of its infrastructure buildout, as data center expansion draws scrutiny for its environmental footprint. Details on the aluminum supplier and expected emissions savings were not disclosed.

Carbon-rich rocks deep beneath the Martian surface could preserve evidence that liquid water once flowed on Mars, according to a report by Universe Today. Such carbonate formations form when water interacts with rock, so finding them buried underground would point to a warmer, wetter era in the planet's history and offer targets for future exploration.

A new BBC series adapted from Anthony Horowitz's novel 'Marble Hall Murders' is drawing attention, with coverage focusing on its release date and weekly episode schedule. Anthony Horowitz is known for crime fiction including the 'Magpie Murders' books, and this latest adaptation continues that franchise. Viewers are checking when and how to watch the new episodes.

A Texas city has deployed AI-equipped garbage trucks that have flagged some 20,000 homes, reportedly to detect violations such as improper waste disposal or contaminated recycling. The scale of the automated monitoring has drawn attention and questions about privacy and accuracy, with residents and commentators debating whether camera-based enforcement from collection trucks goes too far.

Starbucks says it will close 250 stores in its latest round of restructuring. At the same time, financial columnists are examining whether a $20,000 401(k) loan affects Social Security: the loan itself does not count against the earnings test, but the repayments and reduced withholding could push more of a retiree's benefits into taxable income. Commenters are debating how store closures and retirement income decisions interact for older workers.

Commentators are asking why the Bayeux Tapestry can be returned to Britain while the Parthenon Marbles remain in the British Museum. The question follows renewed momentum on the tapestry's planned loan to the UK, prompting renewed debate over whether Greece should similarly recover the sculptures taken by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.

A nor'easter is causing widespread disruption across New Jersey and the surrounding region, snarling travel plans and delaying municipal services including garbage collection. Local coverage details how the storm's wind and precipitation are affecting commuters, flights and curbside pickups, with residents advised to check for schedule changes and take precautions as conditions deteriorate.

The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed a technology for directly coating carbon onto substrates, according to a report by DongA Science. The technique could simplify manufacturing processes that currently rely on more complex carbon deposition methods, with potential applications in electronics and energy materials.

Storm conditions in Marblehead, Massachusetts, left boats pushed aground along the shoreline, footage shared with Boston 25 shows. The images capture vessels driven off their moorings and onto land as the storm battered the coastal town north of Boston. Residents and viewers are taking note of the damage along the waterfront as the weather system moves through the region.

Environmental activists gathered at Santa Barbara's West Beach for a rally in defense of the coastline. The event, covered by the Santa Barbara News-Press, brought together campaigners calling for protection of the local coast. Details on the specific demands, organizers, and size of the crowd remain limited.

The Los Angeles Times reports that 36 Starbucks stores across Southern California have likely closed, prompting customers to check whether their local shop is affected. The closures fit into Starbucks' broader efforts to streamline its store footprint, and readers are sharing which neighborhoods have lost their coffee spots.