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NASA Seeks Industry Input on Second Phase of Commercial Space Stations

On Monday, NASA released a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking feedback from American companies on the next phase of its commercial space stations strategy, aimed at ensuring a seamless transition of activities in low Earth orbit from the International Space Station.  “NASA’s review reflects what we’ve been hearing from industry throughout this process. Industry […]

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Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales

Microsoft cut around 4,800 roles, or 2.1% of its global workforce, on Monday — the latest in a series of layoffs that’s stoking fears of AI replacing jobs. The layoffs will hit Xbox and commercial sales the hardest.

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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

President Donald Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.

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Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks

Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".

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Reddit is using LLMs to solve a problem LLMs largely created

In the AI era, platforms have no choice but to fight fire with fire to cull spam.

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There were not one, but two asteroid encounters this weekend

The Torifune asteroid turns out to be shaped like a peanut.

Ars Technica Tech • 18m

Micron’s stock gains, signaling a ‘return to optimism’ about the chip sector

Investors are looking forward to Samsung’s earnings and SK Hynix’s ADR listing, experts say.

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Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 22 killed in Kyiv region

President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.

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The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 lookalike is down to $329

Initially, I was going to tell you about a good deal happening on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, which is down from the $500 it’s sold at most of the year to $378 at multiple retailers. But there’s a better deal happening on a nearly identical portable camera, the Xtra Muse, which is $329 (roughly […]

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Moving this summer? Here’s how to avoid costly moving scams in Houston

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Child injured in alleged road rage crash near Grand Parkway, Harris County Precinct 4 deputies say

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NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets

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Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

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Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation

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The Latest: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial

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Former Houston U.S. Rep. Bill Archer dies at 98

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Texperts: Food Trucks

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The Latest: Belgians to challenge FIFA decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match

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Houston just finished hosting its final World Cup match. Here’s what happens next

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Houston is about to enter its warmest period of the year—you have been warned

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Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains

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Noncitizen veterans, active service members caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown

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Houston pet peeves (July 6, 2026)

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Is this a breakthrough moment for soccer in the US?

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Red card system in disarray over Trump, Fifa and Balogun decision

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Under Trump, spouses of U.S. citizens face policy changes in the immigration system

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Government launches Trump Accounts, offering $1,000 to eligible babies

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Officials in Saginaw, Michigan, seek changes to property tax revenues

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Colorado wildfires leave vast trail of destruction

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Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks

Ukraine warns of interceptor missile shortage as 22 killed in Kyiv region

Sri Lanka prison riots leave 26 dead and more than 100 injured

Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people

Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession

China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’

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Micron’s stock gains, signaling a ‘return to optimism’ about the chip sector

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Trump rings Wall Street opening bells and says the stock market ‘is going to go through the roof’

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TeraWulf’s stock surges after a $19 billion deal with Anthropic

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‘The money would have been life-changing’: My father told my grandmother to slash my inheritance. Is that fair?

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How parents can take advantage of the ‘best summer-camp tax break in years’

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As oil exits the ‘danger zone,’ here’s what history suggests happens next for stocks

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Global stocks may be headed for a summer swoon. Why AI won’t be the only story that matters, JPMorgan says

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Your investing expectations are more than double the reality. Here is the tough truth.

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AI hyperscalers are poised for a big comeback rally as chip gains cool, says Morgan Stanley

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You want a portfolio that matches your morals. But that could sink your retirement plans.

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Microsoft lays off nearly 5,000 employees across Xbox, commercial sales

Reddit is using LLMs to solve a problem LLMs largely created

There were not one, but two asteroid encounters this weekend

Ars Technica 18m

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 lookalike is down to $329

AMD Ryzen AI Halo – $4k AI Dev Kit

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Inside the big business of the creator economy, with the agents making it happen

Do you really need separate systems when you already have Postgres?

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The Science Behind Why Soccer Players at the 2026 World Cup Are Cutting Their Socks

Emily Bender Sets the Record Straight on "Stochastic Parrots"

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Canadian spy agency says it hacked drug traffickers, extremists and a ransomware gang last year

UK regulator warns of "arms race" to keep up with AI use in financial services

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Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year

How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username

Microsoft is selling off four Xbox studios as part of significant gaming cuts

Microsoft is laying off 4,800 employees

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Nintendo announces new product revisions in Europe with replaceable batteries

How Kalshi Infects the News

Why low-latency Java still requires discipline?

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Station F ramps up as a launchpad for Europe’s hottest AI startups

Fable 5 On Vending-Bench: Misbehaving, With Plausible Deniability

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Bentley teases its first EV, the Torcal

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Bentley Torcal EV: Price, Specs, Availability

The Czinger 21C might be the wildest car we drive all year

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9 Best Keyboards (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Sony Bravia 7 Mark II: Midrange but Priced High (2026)

Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun

ICE’s Internal Watchdog Is Now Investigating Online Critics

Infuriating Google commercial imagines the founding fathers embracing AI

Mr. Lif’s Emergency Rations EP is post-9/11 hip-hop at its most daring

Real-time map of Great Britain's rail network

What if the Universe Isn’t as Uniform as Scientists Think?

Some of the nation’s rich are letting AI teach their kids

Smart glasses maker Even Realities hits $1B valuation with $150M funding led by Meituan, Tencent

How Palestinians Are Building a Digital Archive That Can’t Be Erased

Science

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NASA Seeks Industry Input on Second Phase of Commercial Space Stations

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NASA’s CAPSTONE Completes Extended Mission Testing Lunar Technologies

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Pickles glow when you plug them in. Science explains why

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NASA Webb Uncovers Unusual Galaxy Shaped by Cosmic Collision

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‘Hobbits’ likely scavenged dragons’ kills

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Streetlights are trapping thousands of pill bugs in giant “death spirals”

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