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Rocket Report: Neutron’s ‘Hungry Hippo’ Cleared for Flight, Orbex’s Future in Question

SpaceX plans an IPO within 12-18 months, a move that could either shift its focus or accelerate its Mars ambitions…

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Artificial Intelligence

AI Blamed in Government Database Wipeout

Two brothers, former federal contractors, are charged with immediately attempting to access and destroy sensitive government databases after their termination,…

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Business

US Jury System Bug Exposed Sensitive Personal Data

A security flaw in Tyler Technologies' jury management websites exposed sensitive personal information of potential jurors across multiple U.S. and…

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BigTech Companies

NetChoice Sues Virginia Over Kids’ Social Media Time Limit

NetChoice is suing Virginia over a new law that would limit minors' social media use to one hour per day,…

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BigTech Companies

Google Sues Chinese Phishing Ring Over US Toll Scams

Google has filed a lawsuit to dismantle the Lighthouse phishing-as-a-service platform, which has enabled global cybercriminals to execute SMS phishing…

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Artificial Intelligence

The Best US Locations for New Data Centers

Strategic data center placement is critical for balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability, as location significantly affects energy and water…

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BigTech Companies

AWS Outage Exposes the Internet’s Fragile Core

A major global internet disruption originated from Amazon Web Services' US-EAST-1 data center, affecting numerous popular websites and services including…

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BigTech Companies

Why It’s So Hard to Break Up With Google

Google is defending its integrated ad technology business in court, arguing that a government-ordered breakup would be as complex as…

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Business

U.S. State Privacy Laws: Your Essential Guide

The U.S. lacks a unified federal privacy law, creating a complex patchwork of state regulations that businesses must navigate, with…

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Culture

Senators Block Shuttle Move Citing “No Public Demand”

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators, including former astronaut Mark Kelly, opposes moving the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian…

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BigTech Companies

DOJ Seeks to Dismantle Google’s Ad Empire in Antitrust Trial

The Department of Justice is seeking a court-ordered breakup of Google's advertising technology business after it was ruled an illegal…

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AI & Tech

AI’s Impact on Jobs, Security, and Prosperity: The Debrief

Young people are increasingly anxious about AI's impact on their future, particularly regarding job displacement, as tech leaders predict significant…

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BigTech Companies

Starlink’s Bid for Billions in Grants Meets State Resistance

SpaceX faces state resistance in securing broadband subsidies, as governments prioritize fiber-optic networks over satellite services despite federal rule changes…

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BigTech Companies

SpaceX Urges States to Fund Starlink Over Fiber Broadband

SpaceX argues that state broadband subsidies unfairly favor fiber-optic networks over more cost-effective satellite options like Starlink, despite federal guidelines…

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BigTech Companies

Starlink Fights Virginia’s Fiber Internet Expansion Plan

SpaceX is challenging Virginia's fiber internet expansion, advocating for federal grants to fund its Starlink satellite service instead, seeking $60…

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Business

Texas Leaders Urge Smithsonian to Avoid Lobbying for Shuttle

Texas officials, including Senator Cornyn and Representative Weber, are challenging the Smithsonian's alleged opposition to relocating Space Shuttle Discovery to…

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Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: US Government’s Hidden AI Safety Report Revealed

A cybersecurity conference uncovered 139 vulnerabilities in AI systems during a stress-testing exercise, revealing flaws like misinformation generation and data…

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Newswire

Rocket Lab’s New Rocket Faces First Challenge: Reaching the Pad

Rocket Lab faces logistical challenges transporting Neutron rocket components through Virginia's shallow waters, prompting emergency requests for temporary transport solutions…

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Culture

Senator Accuses Texas of Attempting to Steal Smithsonian Shuttle

Senator Dick Durbin criticized the proposed relocation of Space Shuttle Discovery to Texas, calling it an expensive "heist" and arguing…

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Business

Texas Lawmakers Push to Move Space Shuttle from Smithsonian

Texas lawmakers propose relocating the space shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Space Center Houston, included in a Senate economic…

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