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The Fermi Explorer mission is seeking partners and funding for a tiny spacecraft that its founders hope to launch towards Alpha Centauri in 2029 — although the journey would take about 80,000 years. The project has been established by Starcloud founders Philip Johnston, Adi Oltean and Ezra Feilden, alongside programme manager Garret Jameson. The non-profit is inviting contributions from spacecraft manufacturers, scientists and artists to help assemble a vehicle capable of travelling beyond the Solar System. If launched, it would be the first human-made object deliberately sent towards another star. It would also become the sixth spacecraft to leave the…

Arsenal have agreed terms to sign France international defender Elisa de Almeida from Paris St-Germain in a move expected to be completed before Thursday’s transfer deadline. The fee is understood to be about £550,000, according to reports in France, with the 28-year-old set to move to north London after five seasons in Paris. De Almeida is able to operate at centre-back and right-back, offering Renée Slegers’ side valuable defensive cover as they begin the campaign with injuries in the back line. She is expected to make her final appearance for PSG in Wednesday’s Women’s Champions League qualifier against Eintracht Frankfurt…

Washington DC is set for a hot and humid Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to reach about 97F (36C) and the heat index climbing to around 101F (38C), while isolated showers and thunderstorms could develop later in the day. The National Weather Service said conditions would be mostly sunny through the morning, although humidity will remain high. The chance of rain is expected to increase during the afternoon and evening, with storms possible into the early hours of Wednesday. ([forecast.weather.gov](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?FcstType=digital&lat=38.9052&lg=english&lon=-77.0414&unit=0&utm_source=openai)) Most areas are likely to stay dry, but any storms that form could bring damaging wind gusts and hail. The Baltimore-Washington…

A 75-year-old man was allegedly attacked with a cricket bat after confronting a suspected thief at a Salvation Army charity bin in Mentone, Melbourne. The assault happened on Florence Street shortly after 6pm on Monday, according to Victoria Police. The man had reportedly taken photographs of the alleged theft before challenging the 30-year-old, who police allege armed himself with a bat taken from the bin. The pensioner was repeatedly struck and fell to the ground with a concussion. Police said he was also threatened and ordered to hand over his phone. Witnesses described hearing the injured man calling for help.…

Dyson has launched the CameraJet, an electric toothbrush with a built-in camera that uses machine learning to identify gaps between the teeth and direct a cleaning jet into them. The company describes the device as an “entirely new way to clean your teeth”, combining sonic brushing with an integrated flosser. Its Gap Optical Targeting system is designed to recognise interdental spaces as the brush is moved across the mouth. Dyson says the camera captures and analyses 28 images a second, allowing the device to detect the position and angle of gaps between teeth. Once a gap is identified, the CameraJet…

Ellie Watkins has been offered support by fellow England WAGs after admitting that her “heart is hurting” as she and Ollie Watkins begin a new life in Saudi Arabia. The family arrived in Riyadh after the England striker completed his move from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal, bringing an abrupt end to six years in Birmingham. Ellie, who shares two children with Watkins, described the relocation as “bittersweet” in a video posted on TikTok. She said the move had not been expected and that she was still coming to terms with how quickly their circumstances had changed. “We are in Riyadh,…

Dyson has launched the CameraJet, a $499 electric toothbrush fitted with a camera that streams live footage of the inside of the user’s mouth to a smartphone over Wi-Fi. The device is also designed to floss while it brushes. Dyson says its onboard system identifies gaps between the teeth and directs a spray of mouthwash into them, combining the two stages of a conventional dental routine in a single appliance. A small camera beneath the brush head captures 100,000-pixel images, assisted by a flashing light. The system analyses 28 images a second using what Dyson calls Gap Optical Targeting, with…

Premier League newcomers Hull City have completed a £21m move for Ilyas Ansah from Union Berlin as clubs across England and Europe continue to finalise their business on transfer deadline day. The summer window in England closes at 11pm on Tuesday, September 1, with a series of moves confirmed across the Premier League, Championship and the EFL. Transfer deadline day deals across the EFL Burnley defender Joe Worrall has joined Championship rivals Wrexham for an undisclosed fee, while Brighton midfielder Caylan Vickers has moved to League One side Burton Albion. Northampton have brought in Josh Powell from Nottingham Forest on…

A dispute over a proposed Georgia data centre moratorium has divided Senator Raphael Warnock and Governor Brian Kemp, with the Democrat demanding a statewide pause on new projects and the Republican insisting that approval decisions should remain with local communities. The clash comes as residents across the state question the effect of large facilities on power supplies, water use, pollution and development. ([fox5atlanta.com](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/warnock-kemp-clash-over-georgia-data-center-boom)) Warnock renewed his call after visiting Effingham County, where OpenAI has proposed a major data centre known as Project Camellia. The plan covers 1,400 acres and is expected to require 3.2 gigawatts of electricity, according to the…

Messages of hate directed at Israelis during the Sydney Marathon have drawn criticism for bringing the Israel-Gaza conflict into an event intended to unite tens of thousands of runners. More than 40,000 competitors took part in Sunday’s race, which began in North Sydney and finished at the Opera House after a 42.195km course through the city. Among the field was a 50-strong Israeli delegation running to raise money and awareness for Shalva, an organisation providing support for people with disabilities and their families. The team said every member completed the marathon. Small groups of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at points along…