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SpaceX has a few tricks up its sleeve for the last Starship flight of the year

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SpaceX will reuse a Super Heavy booster with 24 previously flown Raptor engines. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump Pushes Gaza Ceasefire, Indonesia School Collapse, and Vietnam Typhoon Devastation Highlight Global Turmoil – 9/30/2025, 8:29:25 AM

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As of September 30, 2025, key world news headlines include escalating efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, severe weather disasters in Asia, and significant political developments in the US and... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Amazon’s Echo Pop and Dot speakers are the cheapest they’ve been in months

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The Echo Pop and Echo Dot are Amazon’s entry-level smart speakers, and both are currently on sale ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Day (aka Prime Big Deal Days), which officially kicks off on October 7th. Both speakers are currently discounted to their lowest prices since the middle of June, which means they’re beating their summer Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Senators try to halt shuttle move, saying “little evidence” of public demand

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"Removing an item from the National Collection is not a viable solution..." Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Launch: In-Store Demos Required for Purchase at Best Buy

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To experience Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses firsthand, you’ll need to schedule an in-store demo—this is the only way to buy them during launch, and appointments are managed exclusively... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump Unveils Bold 21-Point Middle East Peace Plan Amid Global Tensions and Disasters – 9/29/2025, 8:29:23 AM

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The latest world news as of September 29, 2025, includes major developments in the Middle East, escalating tensions between Iran and the West, a deadly typhoon in Southeast Asia, and... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Apple’s ‘Veritas’ chatbot is reportedly an employee-only test of Siri’s AI upgrades

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According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman Apple is testing Siri’s upcoming revamp using an internal chatbot called Veritas. The company’s struggles as it tries to keep pace in the AI race are no secret. The next-gen Siri has been delayed multiple times and the debut of Apple Intelligence was met with a tepid response. Veritas gives Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump posts, then pulls bizarre AI video promoting MedBed conspiracy

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Donald Trump is no stranger to outlandish conspiracies or strange social media posts. But, by any measure, his post on Saturday night was particularly bizarre. The president posted (and later removed) a clip on Truth Social of a Fox News segment with Lara Trump detailing the White House’s announcement of the world’s first MedBed hospital Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Revolutionary Bone-Healing Gun Promises Faster, Customized Fracture Repair in Minutes

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Scientists Want to Treat Complex Bone Fractures With a Bone-Healing Gun In the ever-evolving field of orthopedic surgery, a revolutionary new tool is emerging: the bone-healing gun. Inspired by the... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Power Out in Zaporizhzhia; EU Launches ‘Drone Wall’ Amid Rising Tensions – 9/28/2025, 4:24:23 PM

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The latest world news as of September 28, 2025, includes major developments in Europe, Ukraine, Gaza, and global politics. Key headlines: – Thousands are without power in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, after... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Global Turmoil: Wars, Protests, and Severe Weather Shake the World – 9/28/2025, 12:25:12 PM

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Major world news as of September 28, 2025, includes continued conflict in Ukraine, heightened tensions between Russia and NATO, political developments across several countries, severe weather in Asia, and ongoing... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Dubai Police Nab Alleged Sex-Trafficking Ring Leader After BBC Investigation Uncovers Exploitation Network

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Dubai police have arrested Charles Mwesigwa, the alleged leader of a notorious sex-trade ring, following a BBC undercover investigation that exposed his operations in the city’s upscale neighborhoods[1][2]. This high-profile... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Martin Shkreli can be sued for copying Wu-Tang’s one-of-a-kind record

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Disgraced pharma bro, convicted felon, and perennial challenger for America’s Most Hateable Man, Martin Shkreli will have to face a lawsuit for making copies of the Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. US District Judge Pamela Chen issued a decision on Thursday that dismissed some claims by the album’s current owners, PleasrDAO, but Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Middle East Tensions Escalate as Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies, Involving US and Clashes in Gaza. – 9/28/2025, 8:29:23 AM

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The latest world news as of September 28, 2025, features major developments in the Middle East, Europe, and other regions. Middle East Conflict: Intense fighting continues between Israel and Iran,... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Potential Hostage Deal in Israel-Gaza Conflict as Protests Intensify at UN – 9/27/2025, 8:28:33 PM

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As of September 27, 2025, major world news includes developments in the Middle East, shifting dynamics in Ukraine, significant policy decisions in the US and UK, and ongoing international tensions... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The current war on science, and who’s behind it

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A vaccine developer and a climate scientist walk into a bar write a book. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

US Approves $14 Billion TikTok Sale to American Investors, Ending Years of Uncertainty

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The US TikTok deal has reached a critical turning point in late September 2025, following years of political wrangling, legal battles, and high-stakes negotiations between the United States, China, and... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Couple Transforms ’80s Living Room into Vibrant Victorian Sanctuary with Modern Twist

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A living room can tell the story of a home’s history and the personalities of its inhabitants. For Jake Wilkinson and his partner Megan, their living room began as a... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Blink security camera app is down, but Amazon is working on it

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The app for Amazon’s Blink security cameras is experiencing an issue that’s preventing users from accessing their cameras, but your recordings and notifications are not affected, Amazon spokesperson Emma Daniels tells The Verge. Users on Amazon’s general Blink support forum and on the Blink Cameras subreddit have been reporting issues accessing the app, with many Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Pentagon can call DJI a Chinese Military Company, court rules

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Last October, dronemaker DJI sued the US Department of Defense, arguing it should no longer face the stigma of being listed as a “Chinese Military Company” and continue to risk business as a result. It just lost. While US District Court judge Paul Friedman “cannot conclude” that DJI is “indirectly owned by the Chinese Communist Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

50+ scientific societies sign letter objecting to Trump executive order

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Letter urges Congress to take action to safeguard integrity of independent peer-review system. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Senate staff probes DOGE, finds locked doors and windows covered with trash bags

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Democratic report describes Social Security risk and secretive DOGE offices. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Felony charges after South Carolina high school filled with “fart spray”… for weeks

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Let's dig into the science of stink. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Grandma’s Simple Fridge Rule Transforms Chaos into Order, Reduces Waste and Clutter Effortlessly

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My Grandma Taught Me Her Fridge Organizing Rule, and Now I’ll Always Use It For years, my home has been a bastion of tidiness—except for one stubborn exception: the refrigerator.... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Grandma’s Depression-Era Hack: Newspaper and Vanilla Banish Fridge Odors with Nostalgic Charm!

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I recently found myself in a war with my refrigerator. No matter how many times I wiped down shelves or tossed out forgotten leftovers, that funky fridge smell just wouldn’t... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Microsoft blocks the Israeli military from some cloud and AI services

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Microsoft is blocking the Israeli military’s access to cloud and AI services that have been used in the mass surveillance of Palestinian civilians. Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith announced the decision in an internal memo to employees on Thursday, after The Guardian and others reported last month that the Israeli government stored recordings Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Microsoft Flight Simulator becomes a Sony flight simulator on PS5 this December

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What's next, Sonic games on Nintendo consoles? Oh, wait... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The crew of Artemis II will fly on Integrity during mission to the Moon

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Integrity, this is Houston, you are go for the Moon... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump’s UN Speech Signals Bold Shift on Ukraine Amid Global Security Tensions – 9/25/2025, 8:29:35 AM

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Key world news as of September 25, 2025, includes major political, security, and natural disaster developments: Trump’s UN Address and Ukraine Policy Shift: President Donald Trump delivered a critical speech... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google just asked the Supreme Court to save it from the Epic ruling

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“The Supreme Court is Google’s last hope to avoid an Epic reckoning in October,” I wrote last week. Google apparently agrees. Today, it’s finally elevated its Epic v. Google case, the one that might fracture its control over the entire Android app ecosystem, to the Supreme Court level. Google has now confirmed it will appeal Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Anti-vaccine allies cheer as Trump claims shots have “too much liquid”

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Why babies don't pop like water balloons when they get vaccines—and other info for Trump. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump Warns Russia, Supports Israel in Fiery UN Speech; US Security Foils Threat Amid Global Turmoil – 9/24/2025, 8:28:49 PM

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The latest world news as of September 24, 2025, includes key developments at the United Nations, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, major security events in the US, and significant... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

A “cosmic carpool” is traveling to a distant space weather observation post

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"It’s like a bus. You wait for one and then three come at the same time." Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

iFixit zooms in on reports of an iPhone 17 Pro scratch problem

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Apple’s new, anodized aluminum iPhone 17 Pro phones have drawn attention for reportedly being easy to scratch around the camera “plateau,” and iFixit has investigated the issue in microscopic detail in its teardown video for the phones. Here are some pictures showing just what those scratches look like under a digital microscope: iFixit talked to Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Pokémon lawyers won’t sue DHS for that video, former legal head predicts

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Yesterday afternoon, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a piece of disgusting propaganda that glorifies the concept of a militarized police state forcefully entering people’s homes and businesses and leading them away in handcuffs and zip ties — all set to the classic Pokémon theme song and using numerous pieces of obviously copyrighted Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Disney decides it hasn’t angered people enough, announces Disney+ price hikes

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In case you needed another reason to get rid of Disney+. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

US uncovers 100,000 SIM cards that could have “shut down” NYC cell network

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A "nation-state" is said to be involved. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Volvo says it has big plans for South Carolina factory

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The Ridgeville plant will add a new hybrid by 2030 in addition to next year's XC60. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Disney, ABC reinstate Jimmy Kimmel amid uproar over government censorship

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Disney says "thoughtful conversations with Jimmy" led to show's return. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Palworld is getting a farming spinoff

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Palworld won’t hit 1.0 until next year, but developer Pocketpair is already announcing a farming spinoff: Palworld: Palfarm. Basically, it sounds like the Palworld version of farming simulator games like Stardew Valley. “Each Pal will lend a hand in farm work by making use of their unique abilities,” Pocketpair says in a press release. “From Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

How to fight censorship, one Disney+ cancellation at a time

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Thuggish government behavior is not stopped by capitulation. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Super Typhoon Ragasa Threatens Southeast Asia as Nations Recognize Palestinian Statehood at UN Summit – 9/23/2025, 8:29:30 AM

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As of September 23, 2025, major world news includes the approach of Super Typhoon Ragasa in Southeast Asia, a significant wave of international recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state,... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

A first look at Kojima’s OD Xbox game

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Hideo Kojima first announced he was teaming up with Xbox for a new game in 2022, before a teaser revealed the OD name and some cast last year. We’re now getting a better look at exactly what OD is, in a new three-minute teaser trailer that holds true to Kojima’s promise that the game will Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

India’s Supreme Court Demands Fair Probe in Air India Crash, Slams Irresponsible Speculation

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India’s Supreme Court has sharply criticized the handling of the Air India crash aftermath, calling official and media speculation about pilot error “irresponsible” and ordering a more impartial investigation into... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

F1 in Azerbaijan: This sport is my red flag

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Baku is a mashup of Monaco and Monza, 90 meters below sea level. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Some of Nintendo’s amiibo figures are up to 70 percent off

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You might have already spent a ton of money building up a modest collection of amiibo, Nintendo’s NFC-equipped figures for Switch and Switch 2. But whether you’re looking to add extras, or you’re just starting out, GameStop has several amiibo figures starting at just $5.99. On Bluesky, Wario64 pointed out the page that contains all Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

National Academies Defy Congress, Release Crucial Climate Report Amid Political Pressure

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Despite Congressional Threat, National Academies Releases New Climate Report In a decisive move that underscores its commitment to scientific integrity, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

NASA Taps Blue Origin for 2027 VIPER Rover Mission to Unlock Lunar South Pole Secrets

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NASA has selected Blue Origin to deliver the VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) to the Moon’s south pole in a mission now scheduled for late 2027. This contract marks... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The foldable iPhone might look like two iPhone Airs stuck together

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While it seems like a foregone conclusion that there will be a foldable iPhone, possibly late next year, there hasn’t been much info about what it would look like. In the latest installment of his Power On newsletter Mark Gurman says he’s being told it will look more or less like two iPhone Airs stuck Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump’s H-1B visa fee isn’t just about immigration, it’s about fealty

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Donald Trump has never made his distaste for immigrants a secret. It's been a cornerstone of his political movement since he descended that escalator on June 16th, 2015 and started hurling racist vitriol in the general direction of Mexico and Mexican Americans. On the surface, his assault on the H-1B visa program seems like part Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .