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The universe's most extreme dead stars can form from vampire white dwarfs — and scientists finally know how

September 17, 2026
When stars the size of our sun die, they leave behind powerful stellar remnants called white dwarfs — and these white dwarfs can transform into even more extreme objects called neutron stars, composed of the densest material in the universe. However, scientists have found that conditions must be “just right” for the major makeover to occur. You can think of it like a cosmic…
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OPPO K14 Lite Launched in India with a 7000mAh Battery

September 17, 2026
OPPO K14 Lite has been announced in India with a 7000mAh battery and gets a “distinctive design built around OPPO’s Horizontal Deco, R-Corner and Feather Textured Finish” that “adds a subtle, tactile dimension to the device, creating a distinctive look while offering a comfortable and secure feel in hand for everyday use,” as per the brand. OPPO K14 Lite: Price…
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Former Infosys chief’s AI startup nabs another $53M

September 17, 2026
Hang Ten Systems, an AI startup founded by former Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka just four months ago, has expanded its seed funding by another $53 million. This new investment round was closed just five weeks after the initial $32 million seed round was closed, the company tells TechCrunch. The fresh investment, led by Temasek’s early-stage investment platform Xora, takes Hang Ten’s total…
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Ian Berry, Magnum's Sharpeville Photographer, Dies at 92

September 17, 2026
The famed British photojournalist Ian Berry died last weekend, aged 92, following a short illness. His wife Kathie revealed on Instagram that he died peacefully, in the early hours, just as they were about to fly to the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. His career reads…
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This Brooklyn startup will put nearly 700 EV plugs on NYC curbs

September 17, 2026
New York City has chosen Brooklyn-based it’s electric to supply the hardware for its permanent curbside EV charging network, which will bring nearly 700 Level 2 charging points to all five boroughs over the next three years. The rollout will replace the city’s existing pilot infrastructure and add 600 new charging points to the current 88. The chargers will be manufactured in Queens. NYC DOT…
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