Archive: 2025/09 - Page 2

Cygnus XL Overcomes Engine Glitch to Deliver 11,000 Pounds of Supplies to the ISS

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL reached the International Space Station on Sept. 18, 2025, after a one‑day delay caused by an engine shutdown. Engineers traced the hiccup to conservative software settings and quickly rewrote the burn plan. Astronauts Jonny Kim and Zena Cardman captured the spacecraft with Canadarm2. The extra‑large cargo ship carried over 11,000 lb of food, science gear, and spare parts. The mission highlights the resilience of NASA’s commercial resupply network.

Lyon vs Angers: Sage’s surprise XI pays off as Tessmann seals 1-0 win

Pierre Sage rolled the dice with a bold Lyon lineup and got the win. American midfielder Tanner Tessmann started and scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Angers at Groupama Stadium. A reshaped defense with Clinton Mata and Moussa Niakhaté held firm, while Lyon bounced back from a loss to Rennes to stay in the European hunt.

Jacob Zuma nepotism row: Thuthukile’s rapid rise to chief of staff sparks probe

A 2014 appointment put Jacob Zuma’s presidency under a fresh nepotism spotlight. His 25-year-old daughter Thuthukile became chief of staff to Minister Siyabonga Cwele, in a post not publicly advertised and paid nearly R1 million a year. Critics questioned her experience and the process. Complaints went to the Public Protector, and the Public Service Commission reviewed the case. She resigned in December 2015.

Twitch streamer Arky 'coming out' post was a prank: what actually happened

A viral post from Twitch streamer Arky’s X account claimed he was gay. Fellow creators congratulated him, but he later said it was a prank by peers who had access to his account. The post was deleted after his livestream clarification. The incident sparked debate about consent, LGBTQ+ issues, and the risks of pranks and misinformation on social platforms.