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Russian Astronaut Kicked Out of the US For Stealing Proprietary SpaceX Designs

Thursday at 09:07 AM, via Slashdot

Slashdot readers jmurtari and schwit1 shares news that a Russian astronaut slated for the next Dragon mission to the ISS has been removed after being caught photographing proprietary SpaceX hardware. UNITED24 reports: Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev has been removed from the prime crew of SpaceX’s Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station and replaced by fellow Roscosmos cosmonaut...

England earthquake of 3.3 magnitude rattles Lancashire and Lake District

Thursday at 08:50 AM, via The Guardian

Residents report homes shaking from 3.3-magnitude quake that British Geological Survey says was centred just off the coast of Silverdale, Lancashire

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake shook homes in north-west England late on Wednesday, the British Geological Survey (BGS) reported.

The quake struck shortly after 11.23pm and was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District, including the towns...

The AI blueprint

Thursday at 08:40 AM, via ITWeb

Why your data foundation is the only thing that matters.

Big change for the Rand

Thursday at 08:01 AM, via MyBroadband

A gauge of expected volatility for the rand versus the dollar is at its lowest level since the turn of the century.

Nomad Goods Promo Codes: 25% Off

Thursday at 08:00 AM, via Wired

Save up to 25% on Nomad Goods accessories such as Nomad phone cases, Nomad wallets, and more this December.

High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study

Thursday at 08:00 AM, via The Guardian

Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water

High levels of a toxic “forever chemical” have been found in cereal products across Europe because of its presence in pesticides.

The most contaminated food is breakfast cereal, according to a study by Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN), with average concentrations 100 times higher than in...

Vodacom Bets R36 Billion For Control of Kenya’s Telecom Crown Jewel, Safaricom

Thursday at 07:55 AM, via Tech Financials

In a strategic move reshaping Africa’s digital landscape, Vodacom Group has announced a R36 billion deal to acquire a controlling 55% stake in Kenya’s pioneering telecom and fintech leader, Safaricom. The transaction, pending regulatory approvals, marks a strategic consolidation of Vodacom’s power in East Africa’s high-growth markets. Vodacom will purchase a 15% share from the […]

Vodacom taking control of R149-billion company

Thursday at 07:51 AM, via MyBroadband

Safaricom, Kenya’s biggest company by market capitalisation, accounts for a lion’s share of daily trading volumes on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Expensive Data And Poor Internet Access: South Africa Fails To Measure Up Against Brazil

Thursday at 07:29 AM, via Tech Financials

Emerging middle-power countries like South Africa, India and Brazil face growing inequalities. At the same time, everyday lives are becoming more and more digital – from paying bills and reading news to contacting companies and services. Ways need to be found to include everyone in the online world, regardless of how much money they have. […]

The brain’s 5 eras, the vaccine that protects against dementia, altruistic ants – podcast

Thursday at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Science editor Ian Sample sits down with co-host Madeleine Finlay and science correspondent Hannah Devlin to hear about three eye-catching stories from the week, including a study showing that the brain has five ‘eras’, with adult mode not starting until our early 30s. Also on the agenda is new research showing the shingles vaccine not only protects against dementia but could actually slow...

Rockets, gold and the Foreign Legion: can Europe defend its frontier in the Amazon? | Alexander Hurst

Thursday at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

It borders Brazil, but French Guiana is now a remote outpost of the EU. It is home to Europe’s only spaceport, some of the most biodiverse forest on the planet and a military mission that is testing the limits of western power

Above me, a ceiling of rough wooden branches and tarp. To my right, an officer in the French Foreign Legion types up the daily situation report. In front of me a French...

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