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Scientists find strange changes on sun hours before a powerful X9 solar flare: 'I was not expecting what I found'

June 16, 2026
Scientists may have finally seen the sun telegraph an eruption hours before it happened — and the one caught was one of our star’s most powerful explosions. Drawing on a rare dataset collected in the hours leading up to a massive solar flare, scientists identified a series of changes in the sun’s atmosphere that offer new clues about how major eruptions begin. Eventually, these results…
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As AI agents become employees, NewCore emerges with $66M to give them identities

June 16, 2026
Cybersecurity startup NewCore emerged from stealth with $66 million in funding on Monday, aiming to solve a challenge it believes many companies will soon face as they deploy AI agents: how to authenticate, govern, and control them at scale. The seed round was led by cybersecurity-focused venture firm Cyberstarts, with participation from Index Ventures and Evolution Equity Partners, valuing…
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The AI layoff wave is becoming a powder keg

June 16, 2026
The trend appears to be accelerating. Tech layoffs hit their highest single month in two years last month, with nearly 40,000 cuts, and AI was the most-cited reason for layoffs across every industry for the third month running, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray…
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When most photographers go indoors, the real magic begins outside – Pro tips for shooting storms, fog and night skies

June 16, 2026
Dramatic weather, shifting atmospheres and rare celestial events offer some of the most powerful and visually striking opportunities you can capture – when you’re willing to embrace the elements and leave the house. While shooting in these conditions isn’t always comfortable – or predictable – they reward preparation and adaptability. Understanding when and where to shoot, how to protect…
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Ariel Rider Kepler review: A big, safe, fat tire commuter e-bike with style

June 16, 2026
Ten years ago, if you had told me that I’d be riding what I would soon call an “excellent commuter e-bike” despite it weighing 118 pounds (53.5 kg) and rolling on 24×4.0-inch fat tires, I probably would have laughed. Today, though, I’m not so sure. The Ariel Rider Kepler occupies a category that doesn’t really exist on paper but makes a lot of sense in the real world: the fat tire…
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