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Never lose cell service again with this space-age satellite tech

Never lose cell service again with this space-age satellite tech
Imagine never being without a cell signal again, anywhere, any time on the planet. That's exactly what AST SpaceMobile is working to achieve. Founded in the heart of Texas in 2017, this innovative company is developing the world's first global cellular broadband network that can connect directly to your everyday smartphone, no special equipment required. Its mission? To ensure that no matter where you are around the globe — from remote mountain ranges to isolated islands — you'll never be out of touch again.GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS - SIGN UP FOR KURT’S NEWSLETTER - THE CYBERGUY REPORT HEREAST SpaceMobile made history
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The Washington Post

Gyalo Thondup, Dalai Lama’s brother and towering figure in Tibet, dies

He moved among world capitals toiling to create conditions for the exiled Dalai Lama to return to Tibet. He also helped the CIA mount a failed uprising in China. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/02/09/gyalo-thondup-dalai-lama/ Author : Tim Johnson Publish date : 2025-02-09 08:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Denzel Washington bit his tongue ‘almost half-off’, says it’s ‘affecting my speech’

Denzel Washington bit his tongue ‘almost half-off’, says it’s ‘affecting my speech’
Denzel Washington is struggling with his speech after suffering a gruesome injury.During a Saturday appearance on The New York Times' "The Interview" podcast, the 70-year-old actor revealed that he is recovering after he severely damaged a crucial body organ."I bit my tongue almost half-off a few months ago," Washington said. "It’s affecting my speech," he continued. "It forces me to slow down. I have to use it."Washington explained that his health issue has led to complications as he prepares for his titular role in the upcoming Broadway revival of William Shakespeare's iconic play "Othello," which also stars Jake Gyllenhaal.DENZEL WASHINGTON ‘SCREAMED’
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The New York Times

Far-Right Leaders Rally in Spain to ‘Make Europe Great Again’

At a gathering in Madrid, members of Europe’s far-right parties set aside any trepidation they might have about President Trump’s threats, and instead focused on a common enemy — the European Union. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/world/europe/far-right-spain-rally.html Author : Emma Bubola Publish date : 2025-02-09 08:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Trump dismisses archivist to the United States

The National Archives became the target of Trump’s ire when the independent agency sought to retain documents from his Mar-a-Lago estate in 2022. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/08/national-archives-trump-dismissal/ Author : Maegan Vazquez Publish date : 2025-02-08 18:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Energy experts blast failed billion-dollar DOE project as ‘financial boondoggle,’ ‘disaster’

Energy experts blast failed billion-dollar DOE project as ‘financial boondoggle,’ ‘disaster’
A major solar power plant project that was granted over a billion dollars in federal loans is on the road to closure, with energy experts blasting the project as a "boondoggle" that harmed the environment.In 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under former President Barack Obama issued $1.6 billion in loan guarantees to finance the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility, a green energy project that consists of three solar concentrating thermal power plants in California. The facility was touted by then-Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz as an "example of how America is becoming a world leader in solar energy." But after
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The New York Times

U.S.A.I.D. Workers Brace for the Worst

A judge halted parts of the Trump administration’s plan to shut down the agency. A verdict might not come for weeks or even longer as thousands are left in limbo. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/us/politics/usaid-workers-trump.html Author : Karoun Demirjian and Stephanie Nolen Publish date : 2025-02-09 05:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Russ Vought, tapped as CFPB’s acting director, directs bureau to issue no new rules, stop new investigations

Russ Vought, tapped as CFPB’s acting director, directs bureau to issue no new rules, stop new investigations
Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought is now also the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where he has directed staff to not issue any new rules, to suspend effective dates of all final rules and to stop any new investigations.Vought, also a Project 2025 author, was named acting director of the CFPB on Friday."I am honored that President Trump designated me as Acting Director of the Bureau on February 7, 2025," Vought said in an email to CFPB colleagues obtained by RealClearPolitics. "As Acting Director, I am committed to implementing the President's policies, consistent with
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The New York Times

Sam Nujoma of Namibia Dead at 95

As the self-exiled leader of the South-West Africa People’s Organization, he directed a guerrilla army in a 24-year war for independence from South African rule. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/obituaries/sam-nujoma-dead.html Author : Alan Cowell Publish date : 2025-02-09 06:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

You cannot say that in the $%@! Super Bowl halftime show!

If Kendrick Lamar plays his Drake diss track “Not Like Us” at Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show, he’ll have to tone it down to avoid violating FCC standards. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/02/08/super-bowl-halftime-show-lyrics-profanity-kendrick-lamar/ Author : Artur Galocha Publish date : 2025-02-08 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill doubles down on ‘love’ for Miami, despite ‘frustration’ with regular season results

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill doubles down on ‘love’ for Miami, despite ‘frustration’ with regular season results
Tyreek Hill appears to be interested in sticking with the Miami Dolphins for the foreseeable future. On Friday, the star wide receiver expressed his "love" for Miami. "I don't want to go nowhere. I love , my family loves it," Hill said during an appearance on "Up & Adams."Hill's latest comments come just weeks after he said he was "out" of Miami following the Dolphins' season-ending loss to the New York Jets.SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREE"I'm out, bro. It was great playing here, but at the end of the day, I’ve got to do what’s
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The New York Times

Some Afrikaners Cheer as Trump Amplifies Claims of Persecution

An executive order from President Trump on Friday put the weight of U.S. influence behind a hotly disputed claim in South Africa that Afrikaners were the “victims of unjust racial discrimination.” Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/world/africa/afrikaners-trump-south-africa.html Author : John Eligon and Lynsey Chutel Publish date : 2025-02-09 04:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Travis Kelce undecided about playing in 2025; Super Bowl result could determine future: report

Travis Kelce undecided about playing in 2025; Super Bowl result could determine future: report
Travis Kelce said earlier this week in New Orleans that he sees himself "hopefully still playing football" in three years.However, a new report says that there's a chance Super Bowl LIX could be the star tight end's last.According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Super Bowl LIX could possibly be "the final game" of Kelce's career, and he's "expected to take time after the Super Bowl, consider his future and make a decision before free agency, which officially begins March 12."SIGN UP FOR TUBI AND STREAM SUPER BOWL LIX FOR FREERapoport added that Kelce's future could be riding on the result of
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The New York Times

Musk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt

A judge ruled Saturday that the activities of Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting effort risk “the disclosure of sensitive and confidential information” and render them “more vulnerable than before to hacking.” Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/us/politics/treasury-systems-raised-security-concerns.html Author : David E. Sanger Publish date : 2025-02-09 00:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Elon Musk’s DOGE has swept into 15 federal agencies. Here’s what to know.

Internal email lists and other documents and interviews provide the widest view so far of who is working in DOGE — and officials inside other agencies with Musk connections. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/08/elon-musk-doge-federal-agencies-cuts-employees/ Author : Washington Post staff Publish date : 2025-02-08 20:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Boy Scouts of America name change becomes official in effort to be more ‘inclusive’

Boy Scouts of America name change becomes official in effort to be more ‘inclusive’
Nine months after announcing a name change was coming, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) on Saturday officially changed its name in an attempt to "meet the evolving needs of young people."The organization adopted the new name, Scouting America, on its 115th anniversary, "marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s journey," according to a statement released Saturday.The shift comes after a recent policy change in 2018, allowing girls to join the program. The organization began allowing gay youth in 2013 and ended a blanket ban on gay adult leaders in 2015. JUDGE TOSSES GIRL SCOUTS' RECRUITMENT SUIT VS. BOY SCOUTSPresident and CEO Roger Krone told
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The New York Times

7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Caribbean Near Cayman Islands

The 7.6-magnitude tremor struck south of the Cayman Islands on Saturday. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/world/americas/earthquake-caribbean-cayman-tsunami.html Author : Andrés R. Martínez Publish date : 2025-02-09 01:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Springfield, Ohio, sues neo-Nazis over hate campaign against Haitians

Leaders of Springfield, Ohio, and residents are suing a neo-Nazi group for allegedly orchestrating attacks against supporters of Haitian immigrants. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/02/08/springfield-ohio-neo-nazis-haitians/ Author : Angie Orellana Hernandez Publish date : 2025-02-09 00:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Falcons running backs discuss sharing time in backfield, praise Kirk Cousins for how he handled benching

Falcons running backs discuss sharing time in backfield, praise Kirk Cousins for how he handled benching
It may not be uncommon for two teammates who play the same position to secretly root against one another. But that's not what's happening with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier.Allgeier ran for over 1,000 yards in his rookie season in 2022, but just a few months after his first campaign wrapped up, the Atlanta Falcons selected Robinson with the eighth overall selection in the NFL Draft.With Robinson being a star in Texas, the writing was on the wall for Allgeier to complement Robinson.But that was fine with him. Off the field, they are "the bestest of friends," Robinson said.SIGN UP
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The New York Times

Bird Flu Suspected in Deaths of Ducks and Wild Birds at N.Y.C. Zoos

Three ducks died of the disease at the Queens Zoo, while three more ducks and nine wild birds that died at the Bronx Zoo were being tested for the virus, according to the parks’ operator. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/nyregion/bird-flu-bronx-queens-zoo.html Author : Maia Coleman Publish date : 2025-02-09 00:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The Washington Post

Israel decries ‘shocking’ images of gaunt, pale hostages freed by Hamas

Hostages Ohad Ben Ami, Or Levy and Eli Sharabi were released from Gaza in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners, after more than 16 months in captivity. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/02/08/israel-hamas-war-hostages-release/ Author : Susannah George, Alon Rom, Heidi Levine, Mikhail Klimentov Publish date : 2025-02-08 23:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Stradivarius violin crafted at ‘pinnacle’ of maker’s career over 300 years ago sells for eye-popping price

Stradivarius violin crafted at ‘pinnacle’ of maker’s career over 300 years ago sells for eye-popping price
A Stradivarius violin made at the "pinnacle" of Antonio Stradivari’s career sold at auction for an eye-popping price this week. The musical instrument, crafted in 1714 by Stradivari, the luthier most famously associated with the violin, sold for $11.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York Friday. The violin, known as the "Joachim-Ma Stradivarius," was made during Stradivari’s "golden period" when he was at the height of his acoustic mastery of the instrument, Sotheby’s said. "This extraordinary violin represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and classical music history, its unparalleled sound and storied provenance captivating collectors and musicians alike," Mari-Claudia Jimenez, chair at Sotheby’s,
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