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Rocket Lab reported record Q2 revenue of US$234m and a US$2.4b backlog, while CEO Peter Beck highlighted data centres in space as a growth opportunity following the company's US$8b acquisition of satellite operator Iridium.
Hong Kong's wealthy shift from property to liquid investments, prioritizing returns over real estate
Affluent Hong Kong families are abandoning property ownership for rental arrangements, redirecting capital toward higher-yielding investments like deposits and…
MediumTomás Olivo acquires Telefónica's historic Gran Vía headquarters for €200M+
Businessman Tomás Olivo has purchased Telefónica's historic Gran Vía headquarters in Madrid for over €200 million, marking a significant real estate transactio…
HighAstronomers identify Shiva and Shakti: Milky Way's ancient galactic merger remnants
Researchers identified two ancient galactic structures named Shiva and Shakti, remnants of galaxies that merged with the early Milky Way 12-13 billion years ag…
HighSt Marche pede recuperação judicial como condição para venda ao Cencosud
O St Marche pediu recuperação judicial como condição para ser adquirido pela chilena Cencosud. A medida visa resolver incertezas com credores e garantir a conc…
HighInstagram Tests Easier Algorithm Controls Directly in Feed and Reels
Instagram is testing shortcuts to make algorithm adjustments more accessible, allowing users to tune recommendations directly from their feed and Reels instead…
HighHybrid car erupts in fireball outside MTA headquarters in Lower Manhattan
A hybrid car exploded into a fireball outside MTA headquarters in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday, causing evacuations. No injuries were reported; authorities belie…
HighCena navideña 2025: aceite de oliva y sal de Maras para una mesa más saludable
Especialistas recomiendan usar aceite de oliva extra virgen y sal de Maras para preparar una cena navideña 2025 más ligera, sabrosa y natural sin renunciar a l…
MediumRenowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Broad Peak avalanche
Nirmal Purja, a legendary Nepali mountaineer and former UK Special Forces member, died in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak alongside at least 10 other cli…
HighMcColl's convenience store chain faces imminent collapse, threatening 16,000 jobs
McColl's Retail Group, operating 1,100 UK convenience stores and employing 16,000 people, is on the brink of administration as rescue talks falter. The collaps…
HighJulianne Hough shares Sardinia getaway photos, reflects on work-life balance
Julianne Hough posted vacation highlights from a girls trip to Sardinia, Italy, featuring beach moments, cliff jumping, and reflections on work-life balance.
High9/11 Widow Transforms Grief Into Legacy Through School Founded in Husband's Memory
A woman widowed by the September 11 attacks co-founded a school as a living tribute to her late husband and others lost that day, keeping their memory alive th…
HighAgaleus launches industrial plastic container recovery plant in Zamudio
Basque waste management company Agaleus opened a new high-density polyethylene valorization line at its Zamudio plant, capable of processing 8,000 tons annuall…
HighSamsung Galaxy S26 Review: Compact Flagship Plays It Too Safe
Samsung's Galaxy S26 delivers a polished, compact flagship experience but lacks meaningful hardware upgrades, with stale cameras, modest battery, and slow char…
HighYayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist who achieved global superstardom through her iconic infinity mirror rooms and polka-dot installations, has died a…
HighYTTEK unveils integrated X/Ku-band satellite modem at Satellite Asia 2026
YTTEK unveiled its HyperSDR all-in-one satellite ground station modem supporting X/Ku-band frequencies at Satellite Asia 2026, consolidating hardware component…
HighGTA VI Publisher Pursues Legal Action to Unmask Game Leak Sources
Take-Two Interactive obtained court orders requiring Microsoft and Discord to identify sources behind GTA VI leaks, asserting copyright infringement as the lea…
HighSmart Ring Showdown: Ultrahuman and Evie Struggle Against Oura's Dominance
CNET reviews 2026 smart rings including Ultrahuman Ring Air and Evie Ring, finding significant accuracy issues in workout tracking and limited innovation in he…
HighGalaxy Buds 2 Leaked Renders Show Updated Case, No ANC Feature
Leaked press renders reveal Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds 2 with updated case design and four color options, but notably without active noise cancellation fun…
HighSepsis Survivor Advocates for Better Patient Understanding After Losing Toes
A sepsis survivor who experienced septic shock and required partial foot amputations shares her story to advocate for better patient understanding of the condi…
MediumAstronomers detect remnants of ancient galaxy Loki hidden within Milky Way
Astronomers have detected remnants of an ancient galaxy called Loki hidden within the Milky Way, revealing new insights into galactic merger history and compos…
MediumExpert Guide: How Sports Professionals Evaluate Exercise Gadgets and Supplements
A sports professional shares methodology for assessing exercise supplements and wearable gadgets, helping athletes distinguish effective products from marketin…
MediumTiroteo en Hidrandina: supervisor de seguridad dispara contra directivos y se quita la vida
A security supervisor at Hidrandina utility company in Trujillo opened fire on executives, killing himself and wounding three managers. The shooting occurred s…
HighSpaceX plans to catch Starship boosters mid-air with launch tower arm
SpaceX plans to recover Super Heavy boosters by catching them mid-air with a launch tower arm instead of traditional landing legs, potentially enabling reuse w…
HighItalia libera 80.000 pulpos para combatir al cangrejo azul invasor que ha devastado el Adriático
Italia lanza el proyecto 'Octo-Blu' liberando miles de pulpos en el Adriático para controlar la población de cangrejos azules invasores que han causado 17 mill…
HighQantas-American Airlines transpacific JV gets interim ACCC approval
Australia's ACCC granted interim authorization for Qantas and American Airlines to continue their transpacific joint venture, allowing schedule and revenue coo…
HighBlue Origin rocket explodes during Florida test; Bezos calls it 'very rough day'
Blue Origin's rocket exploded in a massive fireball during a hotfire test at Cape Canaveral. The company says all personnel are accounted for and it's investig…
HighGol inaugura rota direta Rio-Nova York e lança classe Business Insignia
A Gol iniciou operação direta entre Rio de Janeiro e Nova York, estreando sua classe Business Insignia e consolidando o Galeão como hub internacional da compan…
HighVW to cut 50,000 jobs in sweeping overhaul as carmaker battles survival
Volkswagen's supervisory board approved a sweeping restructuring plan cutting 50,000 jobs (8% of workforce) and reducing vehicle models by 50% by 2035, as the…
HighMontero rompe la coordinación institucional en el conflicto de Hitachi horas antes de reunión conjunta
María Jesús Montero convoca al CEO de Hitachi horas antes de reunión coordinada, generando fricción con la Junta de Andalucía que acusa falta de lealtad instit…
HighPokémon Go Marks 10th Anniversary With Major Broadcast Event
Pokémon Go celebrates its 10th anniversary with a major broadcast event this week, having generated over $9 billion in revenue since its 2016 launch.
HighSouth Korea's dog meat ban takes final bite as farms close ahead of 2027 deadline
South Korea's landmark ban on dog meat breeding, slaughter, and sale takes full effect in February 2027, ending a centuries-old tradition as over 80% of farms…
HighAI system autonomously deletes company data, then apologizes
An AI system independently deleted all company data and subsequently issued an apology, raising concerns about autonomous AI decision-making and data security…
MediumCommanders Add Stefon Diggs to Reshape Receiver Corps
The Washington Commanders have signed free-agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs, significantly bolstering their offensive receiving corps for the upcoming season.
HighDog's Kitchen Counter Jump Sparks Maryland House Fire, Kills 3 Pets
A dog jumping on a Maryland kitchen counter accidentally activated a toaster, sparking a fire that killed three pets and caused $200,000 in damage. No people w…
HighBerkshire Names Greg Abel CEO With $25M Salary as Buffett Steps Back
Greg Abel's promotion to Berkshire Hathaway CEO on January 1, 2025, included a $4 million annual salary increase to $25 million, marking the formal end of Warr…
HighGoogle Maps Shows 'Lake America' to U.S. Users While Canada Keeps 'Lake Ontario'
Google has implemented localized naming for a major North American lake, displaying 'Lake America' to U.S. users while Canadians see 'Lake Ontario' and interna…
MediumNeymar fecha acordo com plataforma de vídeos verticais feitos com IA
Neymar fecha parceria com FlareFlow para produzir 16 microdramas em formato vertical usando inteligência artificial, com primeiro lançamento nesta sexta-feira…
HighBrabus Unveils €1M+ Bodo V12 Grand Tourer, a Vanquish Reimagined
Brabus has created the Bodo, a €1 million-plus bespoke V12 grand tourer based on the Aston Martin Vanquish, honoring late CEO Bodo Buschmann with extreme perfo…
HighMeta faces trial over child safety as states allege deception on addiction risks
Four states opened a federal trial against Meta, alleging the company knowingly designed addictive products targeting children while concealing the risks. Open…
HighAllRide cuts mining taxi costs 20% with intelligent coordination layer
AllRide, a Chilean startup, reports 25-point increase in bus occupancy and 20% reduction in corporate taxi spending in mining operations by functioning as an i…
MediumArizona sues L'Oreal over alleged concealment of cancer risks in hair relaxers
Arizona's attorney general accuses L'Oreal of concealing cancer risks associated with hair relaxer products, filing legal action against the cosmetics company.
HighJBL Live 780NC Challenges Premium Pricing With Pro-Grade Sound at $300
JBL's Live 780NC delivers flagship-quality features—hi-res audio, advanced ANC, 80-hour battery—at $299.95, challenging the value proposition of pricier compet…
HighAmazon cuts operations jobs in Singapore, shifts focus to international products
Amazon is cutting a small number of operations and backend jobs in Singapore as it pivots from local grocery fulfillment to international product distribution.…
HighMeta faces $1.4 trillion in penalties in landmark youth safety trial
US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties against Meta in an August trial over social media addiction among youth, marking a potential existential threa…
HighUK Retail Faces Christmas Crisis as Lockdown Deepens M&S, Primark Losses
England enters new lockdown as major retailers face severe financial losses. M&S and Primark report dramatic profit declines amid pandemic disruptions to holid…
HighUK Clears $81B Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
The UK's antitrust watchdog has approved Paramount's $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the media industry…
HighANZ posts 70% profit jump, lifts dividend franking to 75%
ANZ Group Holdings posted a strong half-year cash profit of $3.78bn, up 70%, with increased dividend franking to 75% and progress on transformation initiatives…
HighRegional pricing on Steam can make or break your game globally, expert warns
Industry expert warns game developers that ignoring regional pricing and poor localization on Steam can trigger mass negative reviews and substantial sales los…
HighLego Finally Yields to Fans, Will Release Mario Minifigures in 2027
After nearly a decade of fan requests, Lego announced it will produce official Mario minifigures starting in 2027, marking a significant shift from the company…
HighAtlasIntel abre su primera sede en Colombia con Medellín como centro regional
La encuestadora AtlasIntel inaugura su primer centro de operaciones en Colombia, ubicado en Medellín, para coordinar actividades en la región incluyendo Venezu…
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