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Gilmour Space Delays Eris 1 Rocket Launch Again, New Date Set for July 16
July 2 (UPI) -- The Australian aerospace firm Gilmour Space has again delayed the launch of its Eris 1 rocket, the country's first orbital rocket. Gilmour Space said Wednesday that it was standing down from a planned launch of what would be the first test flight of the rocket. "We've made the tough call to postpone this week's launch," the company said in a statement. It said the pause would give them a longer and more flexible launch window, and the team "a chance to rest after an intense few weeks of testing and prep." The company said the new...

House Members Aim to Pass Trump's Tax and Spending Bill Before July 4
July 2 (UPI) -- House members are meeting to debate U.S. President Donald Trump's key Senate-passed domestic policy bill, with lawmakers still aiming for a July 4 deadline to pass it. Members went over over a key procedural vote Wednesday morning after the House Rules Committee pushed the Senate version overnight, setting the stage for a possibly dramatic and uncertain floor vote to pass Trump's broad tax and spending bill. On Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a joint statement with House GOP leaders that they will "work quickly" to pass the bill and put it on Trump's...

Johor Bahru Car Wash Raid: 150 Detained in Major Enforcement Sweep
JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 150 individuals, including 147 foreign nationals and three local men, were detained in a large-scale enforcement operation targeting car wash centres across Iskandar Malaysia. The suspects, aged between 21 and 57, were arrested for various offences, including immigration violations, drug-related crimes, and illegal gambling. Johor police chief CP Datuk M. Kumar stated that the joint operation involved multiple agencies and focused on ensuring compliance with regulations. Authorities inspected 64 car wash centres, uncovering offences such as permit violations, overstaying, and lack of valid documentation. Some detainees also faced charges under the Dangerous Drugs Act and...