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Satellite operators see acquisition opportunities
Companies that operate both geostationary satellites and low Earth orbit constellations say they see opportunities to acquire complementary firms but cautioned that a long-projected consolidation of the industry isn’t likely in the...
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DoD to extend intelligence agency program that helps track wildfires
The Pentagon announced Sept. 3 it plans to extend a pilot program that provides imagery from satellites, drones, ground sensors and cameras to help track and combat wildfires. SpaceNews
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House budget reconciliation package funds NASA infrastructure but not lunar lander work
The House Science Committee will mark up its portion of a multitrillion-dollar spending bill this week that includes several billion dollars for NASA infrastructure but nothing for lunar lander development. SpaceNews...
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China’s Chang’e-5 orbiter is heading back to the moon
The Chang’e-5 orbiter module which facilitated China’s complex lunar sample return last year is on its way to the moon following deep space tests. SpaceNews
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Firefly Alpha failure blamed on premature engine shutdown
Firefly Aerospace said Sept. 5 its first Alpha rocket failed when one of its first-stage engines shut down seconds after liftoff. SpaceNews
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Boris Johnson defends breaking manifesto pledge as he sets out tax rise for NHS and social care – UK politics live
Prime minister says 1.25 percentage point tax rise is to help fund health service as well as care for elderly and disabled peopleBoris Johnson unveils £12bn-a-year tax rise to pay for NHS and social careWhat has Boris Johnson announced in...
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No 10 not ruling out ‘firebreak’ lockdown if Covid cases rise
Government denies plan for October half-term lockdown but says option remains open if NHS overwhelmedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDowning Street has not ruled out a “firebreak” lockdown as a last...
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Foreign takeovers of UK firms hit highest level since 2018
ONS figures for April to June show total value of mergers and acquisitions surging to £27.7bn after £8.3bn in first quarterTakeovers of UK companies by foreign firms have surged to the highest point since the end of 2018, with more major deals...
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Texas governor signs voting restrictions bill into law
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday signed into law a bill that bans 24-hour and drive-thru voting, imposes new hurdles on mail-in ballots and empowers partisan poll watchers.
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Donald Trump is '99, 100 percent' likely to run for president in 2024
The 2024 election is still 1,155 days away -- I counted -- but, according to one senior aide to Donald Trump, the former president is all-but-certain to run again.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs law creating voting restrictions as opponents sue
The GOP law, which Democrats had blocked for weeks by fleeing the state to deny Republicans in the state House a quorum, already faces two challenges in federal court, with nearly two dozen organizations and individuals suing Republican leaders...
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Taliban forms acting Afghan government as protests grow
The temporary leaders include Muhammad Hassan Akhund, who was named prime minister, and Abdul Ghani Baradar, who was appointed deputy to the prime minister.
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Blinken denies Taliban holding Americans in Afghanistan ‘hostage’
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How to secure your home Wi-Fi network and router
Your home network’s security is only as good as the configuration of your router or gateway. Leave it open or vulnerable, and you might end up with freeloaders that hog your bandwidth, at best. At worst, a snoop might take the opportunity to...
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Crucial P5 Plus review: A fast PCIe 4 SSD with tough competition
The P5 Plus is the follow-on to Crucial’s affordable and surprisingly fast P5 NVMe SSD. It’s a worthy encore, at least in terms of performance. Not only is this new version slightly faster, it offers the PCIe 4 support the older drive lacks.Alas...
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The best air purifiers: Keep your home safe, comfortable, and odor-free
The world of air purifiers can be confusing, but the bottom line is that the best units can improve your quality of life.
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