DefenseNews

Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone

September 11, 2026
Iran’s capture of a U.S. military underwater drone gives Tehran an opportunity to study and potentially reverse-engineer the vessel, delivering a setback for the Pentagon and drone maker Anduril. The U.S. military and Anduril have downplayed the significance of the drone falling into Iranian hands. The vessel, a Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle designed for long-range surveillance and other…
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DefenseNews

NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot

September 11, 2026
LONDON/WASHINGTON — Deep in Arctic waters near the remote Svalbard archipelago this spring, NATO allies caught Russian subs training to unleash a secret weapon designed to disable critical undersea cables without leaving any fingerprints. The clandestine Russian operation…
GamingNews

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and 10 Other Games We Loved at PAX Last Weekend

September 10, 2026
With the remainder of 2026 and early 2027 packed with new and exciting games, the latest PAX West offered attendees a great way to see some of the most anticipated new titles a bit early. Coming hot on the heels of Gamescom 2026 and only a few months before Grand Theft Auto 6’s release, attendees got a final public look at a wide variety of big games, some of which are still flying under…
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CryptoNews

Man Hid Millions in Crypto, Then Claimed Just $0.34 in Bankruptcy

September 10, 2026
A Virginia man convicted of stealing more than $2.5 million from investors concealed millions in cryptocurrency before declaring just 34 cents in financial assets. Federal prosecutors said he also denied owning any crypto during bankruptcy. Key Takeaways Park was convicted of three wire fraud and two bankruptcy fraud counts. Prosecutors said he hid millions in crypto before claiming only…
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CryptoNews

How FBI Traced and Seized $560K in Crypto From Hamas’ Network

September 10, 2026
FBI agents combined blockchain analytics, human intelligence, and court orders to trace and seize more than $560,000 in cryptocurrency intended for Hamas. The operation followed funds through shared wallets, cross-chain bridges, exchanges, and stablecoin accounts. Key…
NewsSpace

On this day in space! Sept. 9, 1982: The 1st private rocket, called Conestoga 1, launches from a Texas cattle ranch

September 10, 2026
On Sept. 9, 1982, the first private rocket launched from a Texas cattle ranch. The Conestoga 1 rocket was designed by Space Services Inc. of America (SSIA) and built from spare parts of other rockets. It was named after a type of covered wagon that used to transport American settlers westward to the new frontier during the 19th century. The 36-foot rocket lifted off from a private launch…
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