Vodafone has conducted the UK’s first satellite-enabled smartphone video call from a Welsh mountain, aiming to expand satellite connectivity to its network by the end of the year. Despite potential benefits in eliminating mobile signal “not spots,” regulatory hurdles and satellite deployment challenges remain. Concerns have been raised by astronomers about the increasing number of satellites in low Earth orbit impacting astronomical observations and asteroid detection.
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A National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin warns of a heightened threat environment in the U.S. following military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, indicating potential low-level cyber attacks and the risk of violent extremism as the Israel-Iran conflict escalates. U.S. law enforcement is deploying additional resources in response to possible retaliatory attacks against Jewish institutions amid rising tensions. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreDucati’s Marc Marquez triumphed at the Italian Grand Prix, securing victory ahead of his brother Alex and Fabio Di Giannantonio, who claimed his first podium at Mugello. Marquez's 93rd career win solidified his lead in the championship, while home favorite Francesco Bagnaia finished fourth after a fierce battle for the podium positions. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA 39-year-old British woman named Mary Gavin, who went missing while on a hired boat in Formentera, has been found alive after a search operation was launched when she failed to return. She was rescued adrift by a ferry and transferred to a hospital in Valencia, while her boat has been towed to Ibiza by the coastguard. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreEmily is suing a rideshare driver and the rideshare company in civil court two years after the driver pled guilty to sexually assaulting her. Despite multiple arrests for sexual assaults by rideshare drivers in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, companies like Uber and Lyft have not disclosed similar data for Canada, unlike their practices in the U.S. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreUS lawmakers criticized President Trump for carrying out airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites without congressional approval, claiming it risks dragging the US into a broader war and violates the Constitution. Prominent figures like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Elizabeth Warren emphasized that only Congress has the authority to declare war, urging immediate action to prevent further escalation. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people in charge are upset because President Trump...
Read moreUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the recent operation "Midnight Hammer" targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow without affecting Iranian troops or civilians. The mission, which involved 125 aircraft and the first operational use of GBU-57 MOPs, caused severe damage to the sites, with US officials warning Iran against retaliation. Need More Context? 🔎
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