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This company's plan to launch 4,000 massive space mirrors has scientists alarmed: 'From an astronomical perspective, that's pretty catastrophic'

October 22, 2025
California-based start-up Reflect Orbital has applied for a government license to launch a giant mirror to space next year. The mission is meant to be the first step in the company’s ambitious plan to operate a constellation of more than 4,000 solar reflectors to boost solar power production in twilight hours on Earth. According to the company’s application with the Federal…
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AI & RoboticsNews

YC alum Cercli, an AI-powered Rippling for MENA, raises oversubscribed $12M Series A

October 22, 2025
In a region long defined by fragmented enterprise systems, outdated compliance tools, and HR software that rarely talks to finance, Cercli is building a unified alternative for MENA businesses with AI at its core. The Dubai-based startup, founded by ex-Careem operators Akeed Azmi and David Reche, has announced an oversubscribed $12 million Series A round led by European VC Picus Capital. Cercli…
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NewsPhotography

Why Annie Leibovitz is still asking what women look like

October 22, 2025
Annie Leibovitz isn’t just a photographer; she’s one of the people who helps us see the world for what it is. For over 50 years, her portraits have shaped our collective imagination of fame, power and personality; from John and Yoko’s tender last embrace to Whoopi…
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Toyota is testing a mysterious new crossover SUV

October 22, 2025
Is it electric? A hybrid? A new Toyota crossover SUV was spotted testing out in public rocking a unique look. New Toyota EV crossover and SUVs are coming soon Toyota is gearing up to launch a series of new battery electric (BEV), hybrid, and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles over the next few years in nearly every market. In the US, Toyota currently offers just one fully electric vehicle (excluding…
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DefenseNews

In a war, the US Army could destroy China’s ports. Should it?

October 22, 2025
If America goes to war with China, rocketry may be the U.S. Army’s most important contribution. A conflict across the vast Pacific would be waged primarily by air and sea forces, backed by small contingents of ground troops. But while the Army may not storm Shanghai in a ground assault, it certainly has the ability to strike Chinese territory. The Army has an arsenal of long-range munitions in…
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