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10 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse in Spain

October 19, 2026
Spain is one of the easiest places in the world to experience the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027. The so-called “eclipse of the century” first makes landfall in Andalucía, where totality will last up to 4 minutes and 40 seconds during mid-morning, with the sun comfortably high at around 38-42 degrees above the horizon in the eastern sky. Excellent roads, plentiful accommodation…
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NewsPhotography

High above a California cliff colony, a Brandt’s cormorant flew in with a beakful of surfgrass. Kevin Lohman slowed his camera’s shutter to turn the moment into a dramatic picture

October 19, 2026
Many bird photographers set out to capture a frozen, pin-sharp scene, every feather in place. But sometimes, it’s better to go in the opposite direction, and swap clinical detail for drama and excitement instead. This shot of a Brandt’s cormorant by Kevin Lohman nails that approach perfectly. Local resident Lohman captured it at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, California.
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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in October 2026

October 19, 2026
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Below are some…
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DefenseNews

What is Starshield, SpaceX’s military version of Starlink?

October 19, 2026
Ukraine said on Wednesday that Elon Musk’s SpaceX had restricted “military-grade” Starlink services, hampering Ukrainian drone strike missions and air defenses. The complaint has drawn renewed attention to the distinction between Starlink, SpaceX’s commercial…
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South Korean lasers down three drones in Army demo, Hanwha says

October 19, 2026
Two laser weapons developed by Hanwha Systems shot down all three target drones during a South Korean Army demonstration on Oct. 14, the company said, as it pitches the technology to foreign buyers. The company’s stationary Cheongwang laser air defense weapon and a 30-kilowatt-class vehicle-mounted laser took part in the live-fire event, held during the Army’s TIGER+ Future Warfare Integrated…
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