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Physics Nobel for IceCube neutrinos, Houthis strike at Saudi Arabia, Gulf system likely to develop

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Francis Halzen wins the Nobel Prize in Physics for detecting cosmic neutrinos

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics to Belgian-born Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin and his contribution to the IceCube…

✔ Sources: AP via NBC Los Angeles, The Week

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Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh's airport as Turkey and Pakistan pledge troops to Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed missile and drone strikes on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an Aramco refinery and other Saudi sites on Monday. Explosions were heard in Riyadh on Monday evening and again Tuesday, AFP reports. Saudi Arabia…

✔ Sources: AFP via Gulf News, The New Arab, The Tribune

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Gulf system now likely to become a tropical depression this week

The National Hurricane Center overnight raised the chance that a system in the southwestern Gulf develops within 48 hours to 80 percent. Forecasters expect it to move east-northeast through midweek and then turn north. The NHC says it is too early to know…

✔ Sources: National Hurricane Center, The Spokesman-Review, Fox Weather

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Supreme Court hears Intel 401(k) case on workers' right to sue

The Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in Anderson v. Intel, brought by Intel 401(k) participants who say the company's 401(k) plans put too much money into hedge funds and private equity, bringing higher fees and lower returns. Lower courts dismissed…

✔ Sources: SCOTUSblog, 401(k) Specialist, TheStreet

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Falcons beat Saints 45-24 on Monday Night Football

The Atlanta Falcons beat the New Orleans Saints 45-24 at the Superdome on Monday Night Football, as the Saints marked 20 years since returning to the stadium after Hurricane Katrina. Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr. led Atlanta's ground game. Atlanta…

✔ Sources: NBC Sports via NBC Washington, FOX Sports

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