Intuitive Machines secured a $4.82 billion contract from NASA for near-space navigation and communication services, including deploying lunar relay satellites for the Artemis program, causing their stock to rise 52%.
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Donald Trump has officially launched his family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial.
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Ozempic is expected to become more affordable for millions on Medicare as Novo Nordisk anticipates the drug will be included in government price negotiations next year.
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Snapchat is exploring the use of AI to integrate with selfies, aiming to personalize and target ads that feature users themselves.
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Hundreds of pagers belonging to Hezbollah members exploded across Lebanon, resulting in eight deaths and over 2,000 injuries. Hezbollah blamed Israel for the attack, while Israeli authorities have not commented.
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Chinese retailers are already offering discounts of up to 11% on the iPhone 16 ahead of its release, indicating cooling demand for Apple products in China. Analysts cite competition from domestic brands and the delayed rollout of key AI features in China as reasons for the lukewarm response.
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Google will redesign its $200 million data center project in Santiago, Chile, after local and environmental opposition, including concerns that it would worsen the city’s drought by using water for cooling. The decision follows a court revoking part of the 2020 permit, amid broader criticism of Big Tech’s water use and alleged exploitation in Latin America. This comes as another blow to Google weeks after Ireland also denied the company data center due to energy efficiency and power grid concerns.
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In the first half of 2024, nuclear power became South Korea’s largest energy source, producing 32% of the country’s electricity, surpassing coal and gas. This shift reflects a policy reversal under President Yoon Suk-yeol, as the country’s nuclear industry gains momentum with international expansion
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Moderna is optimistic about its mRNA cancer vaccines, with promising early trial data for a broad-spectrum vaccine targeting multiple solid tumors and a potential melanoma-specific vaccine available next year. These vaccines, which are designed to help the immune system recognize existing tumors, benefit from mRNA technology’s flexibility for both individualized and broad-spectrum applications.
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The alliance of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger is set to introduce a new passport for its members, aiming to standardize travel documents within the group. This announcement marks a further step in the alliance’s separation from the West African economic bloc Ecowas, coinciding with the U.S. confirming its withdrawal from Niger.
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General Motors is now providing a $225 adapter to allow its electric vehicle owners in the U.S. to access over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers, available through GM brand mobile apps.
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Henrik Larsson Lyon has announced his decision to step down as President and CEO of Hexatronic Group after over 10 years in the role, but will remain until a successor is appointed as the Board begins the recruitment process.
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