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This cryptocurrency billionaire will fly SpaceX's 1st private Starship to Mars, but when?

May 25, 2026
When SpaceX attempted to launch its newest (and tallest) megarocket yet on Thursday (May 21), all eyes were on the shiny Starship Version 3 atop its South Texas pad. Especially NASA’s, since the agency wants to use the towering rocketship to land Artemis astronauts on the moon in two years. So it was a bit of a surprise when SpaceX, with less than 15 minutes remaining before liftoff, announced…
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Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’

May 25, 2026
So bad, it’s good? Google on Friday joined in the disco ball icon fun taking place on home screens everywhere. After Spotify’s temporary new disco ball app icon, released to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, drew extensive online backlash (and a bit of praise for those who like a little kitsch!), Google decided to get in on the joke and rolled out a custom set of Android app icons…
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"I never made a cent from these photos. They cost me money but kept me alive" – Dennis Hopper in his own words

May 25, 2026
Dennis Hopper was Hollywood’s most notorious wild man. As expertly surmised by Far Out magazine: “This is the guy who tried to blow himself up with dynamite, was caught wandering naked through the jungle, shot a tree while out of his mind on LSD, and snorted a dead woman’s ashes, which is merely the tip of the debauched iceberg.” Said iceberg includes snorting cocaine during an FBI sting…
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BYD's flagship electric sedan spotted with a familiar look ahead of its debut [Images]

May 25, 2026
The Great Han is set to debut any day now as a sibling to BYD’s new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. It’s expected to offer an impressive 1,000 km (621 miles) range and fast charging in as little as five minutes. BYD prepares to launch the flagship Great Han EV sedan Since introducing its breakthrough Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging system in March, BYD has unleashed a series of new…
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