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EarthSky · Space exploration ·
On October 24, 1946, a V-2 rocket launched from New Mexico carried a 35-mm movie camera to about 65 miles above Earth. The camera was destroyed when it fell back, but the film survived and provided an early view of Earth from space.
EarthSky · Physics ·
Olbers' paradox examines why the sky is not filled with light despite the enormous number of stars in the universe. The explanation involves the finite age of the universe and the redshift of light from distant stars as space expands.
Seeking Alpha · Corporate earnings ·
The item is a transcript of Hiab Oyj's third-quarter 2026 earnings call; no further details were included in the feed.
Seeking Alpha · Corporate earnings ·
Ratos reported third-quarter sales growth of 6%, driven by industrial products and infrastructure businesses. Adjusted EBITA increased 29% and adjusted earnings per share nearly doubled, with return on capital employed rising to 7.9%. The company said it is continuing to divest non-core holdings as
Seeking Alpha · Stock markets ·
The October flash PMI data showed U.S. manufacturing growing at its fastest rate since May 2022 and services activity at its second-highest level in nearly five years. The readings indicate strong economic expansion together with significant inflation pressure.
Seeking Alpha · Stock markets ·
Canadian stocks have risen sharply this year, yet trade friction and the risk that interest rates stay elevated could challenge further gains. A TD Asset Management portfolio manager discusses what has supported the market and large investment projects that may present opportunities.
Seeking Alpha · Stock markets ·
Valvoline has been increasing its share in the fragmented U.S. quick-lube sector, helped by higher-end service offerings. The company faces temporary margin pressure from lubricant cost inflation linked to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, but the article expects pricing power to support a margin reboun
Starlust · Space exploration ·
The Pentagon has published its seventh set of declassified UAP records, adding 28 documents and raising the public archive to 478 entries. One account describes a silent, unlit black triangular object observed near a sensitive site in the western United States; thermal sensors reportedly found no he
Tennis Majors · Tennis ·
Patrick Mouratoglou argued that Alexander Zverev has earned his world No. 1 position because maintaining fitness is a key part of performance. Zverev is set to finish 2026 at No. 1 after Jannik Sinner withdrew for the season, and he won Roland-Garros and the US Open. Mouratoglou compared the value o
Motorsport.com · Motorsport ·
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson shared an old video before his first live music performance in more than ten years. He reunited with his brother and childhood friends for the event.
Motorsport.com · Motorsport ·
Jack Wolff, the son of Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff, was involved in a frightening go-kart crash at the IAME Warrior Final. He was able to walk away and asked to race again the following day.
Motorsport.com · Motorsport ·
Charles Leclerc topped the opening practice session for the United States Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by 0.084 seconds. Cars from four different teams completed the top four in Austin.
Motorsport.com · Motorsport ·
Charles Leclerc said he does not expect to miss any of the last six races of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Ferrari driver addressed the topic as he awaits the birth of his first child.
Motorsport.com · Motorsport ·
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc gave a subdued assessment of the team's eagerly awaited United States Grand Prix upgrade. Both drivers sought to lower expectations about how much the new parts would change their performance.
iGeekPhone · Relationships & society ·
The article presents responsible gambling as a set of policies and habits intended to reduce harm from betting. It describes Parimatch’s age checks, partnerships with health organizations, public information, customer support, and tools for setting time and spending limits. It also advises players t
iGeekPhone · Consumer trends ·
Four CrossBar 20K variants appear in Pennsylvania’s ENDS product directory with a reported 13 mL liquid capacity and a claimed 20,000-puff maximum. The entries raise uncertainty about whether the newer products fall under earlier PMTA records linked to Romo LLC, since inclusion in a state registry d
iGeekPhone · Personal technology ·
The DOJO BLAST X separates the rechargeable 1,000mAh battery, pod coil, and prefilled 10ml e-liquid container instead of using a single disposable body. It includes dual-mesh heating, ECO and PWR modes, an LED screen, USB-C charging, and a manufacturer claim of up to 15,000 puffs in ECO mode. The re
iGeekPhone · Personal technology ·
The EVOL 100K is a high-capacity disposable-style vape with 45ml of e-liquid, a rechargeable 1,000mAh battery, dual-mesh heating, adjustable airflow, and Normal and Boost modes. Its advertised 100,000-puff maximum is an estimate that can change with draw length, power setting, airflow, and individua
iGeekPhone · Personal technology ·
The VAST is a refillable pod device with a 1,600mAh battery, 30W maximum output, and one pod that offers 0.8Ω, 0.6Ω, and 0.4Ω mesh options. It provides ECO, NOR, and PWR modes, adjustable airflow, USB-C charging, and a 10ml standard pod capacity, with a smaller TPD version. The review explains these
Broadway.com · Theater & arts ·
The Broadway-bound DOLLY: A True Original Musical is scheduled to begin previews December 7 at the St. James Theatre, with opening night January 19, 2027. Director Bartlett Sher said the production includes new songs Parton wrote, while John Behlmann discussed playing her husband, Carl Dean, after h
Broadway.com · Theater & arts ·
Todrick Hall’s musical Midnight has extended at the Daryl Roth Theatre through January 3, 2027. Hall wrote, directs, choreographs and stars in the production, which uses a word-of-mouth marketing strategy; Jeremy Beloate, Charlotte Odusanya and Ayana George also appear.
Sentient Media · Water resources ·
A planned cottage cheese plant in Boone, Iowa, is intended to help satisfy growing protein demand, but local residents have expressed concern about manure. They fear the facility could intensify water pollution in the state.
MacRumors · Consumer gadgets ·
The iPhone Duo uses a side-button Touch ID sensor, and by default users must swipe up after fingerprint authentication. Enabling 'Rest Finger to Open' lets the phone unlock immediately when a registered finger rests on the button. The toggle is available under Touch ID & Passcode and Accessibility s
MacRumors · Consumer gadgets ·
A MacRumors contributor picking up an iPhone Duo at Apple Fifth Avenue saw the device greet him by name on first boot. The personalized welcome appears for U.S. in-store purchases and reflects Apple's attention to small details.
MacRumors · Consumer gadgets ·
Owners have posted images of iPhone Duo screens cracking along the hinge, often producing a bright line of pixels. One Australian user said the display failed after fewer than 20 openings, while Apple replaced the device. The frequency is unclear, and Apple may be gathering affected units to study t
MacRumors · Consumer gadgets ·
The iPhone Duo launch drew queues at Apple Stores worldwide, reviving a sight that had become uncommon during the online pre-order era. Crowds ranged from dozens to hundreds, with some customers arriving a day or two early. Apple executives visited stores in Austin and New York, and walk-in stock so
MacRumors · Consumer gadgets ·
Apple's SouthGate location in Bath, England, reopened after more than three months of renovation. The refreshed store includes a dedicated pickup area and a Genius Bar with more varied seating and table heights. The reopening coincided with the launch of the iPhone Duo.
SustainabilityOnline · Climate policy ·
This item is a regular digest of corporate sustainability headlines. It highlights a UK target to reduce agricultural emissions by 1.63 million tonnes of CO2e per year by 2037, a European Parliament decision to postpone EU methane import rules for three years, and a partnership that uses data-centre
DC Theater Arts · Theater & arts ·
Rorschach Theatre’s new production, SPARKED: The Vanishing at Buzzard Point, uses five empty retail spaces in The Stacks development for an audience-guided mystery. The story draws on the 1933 disappearance of two lovers and a powerful storm, with the script developed alongside an unusually large de
KPBS · US federal government ·
A Trump proposal to redesign East Potomac Golf Links would close the D.C. park for 15 months and replace the current course with an 18-hole layout, according to a rendering. Local runners, cyclists, birders and others say Hains Point's road, picnic areas and waterfront access are essential public re