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Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander mission ended prematurely after tipping over on its side near the lunar south pole, despite successfully completing several program and payload milestones. The unfavorable sun angle and limited communication capabilities in the region prevented the lander from recharging its batteries, leading to the mission's conclusion.

Trump Media & Technology Group's stock (DJT) plunged on Tuesday, triggering a brief trading halt, and closed down 9.6% despite earlier gains. The volatility is seen as a reflection of Trump's political prospects, with the stock rising when his chances of winning the November 5 presidential election appear to improve.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is reinstating its policy of recovering 100% of overpayments to beneficiaries, sparking criticism from advocacy groups who argue it will lead to financial hardships for many people. The SSA is required by law to claw back overpaid benefits, but the agency's decision has been met with concern due to the potential impact on beneficiaries, especially seniors and those without external support.

Social media platform X experienced substantial connectivity issues affecting numerous users, with Elon Musk attributing the outage to a significant cyberattack. Amidst the outage, Musk's involvement in government roles and affiliations has sparked public backlash negatively impacting Tesla's stock performance.

Australian authorities have revealed that the explosives-filled trailer discovered near Sydney in January was not a genuine antisemitic terrorism plot, but rather a staged hoax orchestrated by criminals seeking personal gain. While the trailer incident was a hoax, authorities maintain that antisemitism in Australia has indeed escalated in recent months.