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PNG Payroll Glitch Triggers Deadly Riots

A payroll system error in Papua New Guinea sparked a two‑week emergency and deadly unrest, underscoring fragile tech oversight across the region.

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Synthetic Turf, Gas Stoves, and Cyborg Cells: Health Risks Rise

California’s turf boom, a contested gas‑stove study, and UC‑Davis cyborg cells spotlight growing health debates around new technologies.

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Pentagon trims classification on secret space programs

DoD policy lowers secrecy on key space projects, opening tech to allies and industry as the US seeks an edge over China and Russia.

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AI Porn Profiteers Face Lawsuit as Industry Races Ahead

Arizona women sue men who turned their photos into AI porn and sold tutorials, highlighting ethical and labor fallout as AI-generated erotica expands.

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Regulators Corner Media, Repair, and Social Platforms

ABC's FCC license risk, Colorado's right‑to‑repair law, and EU scrutiny of Meta illustrate mounting pressure on tech and media firms.

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NASA Powers Down Voyager 1 Instrument to Stretch Decades‑Long Mission

NASA turned off a Voyager 1 sensor to preserve power, underscoring the aging probe's dwindling RTG output and the need for novel deep‑space solutions.

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Apple's Strategic Moves: From Patent Battles to AI Innovations

Apple navigates patent disputes, boosts stock targets, and showcases AI research, while new iPhone colors and Macs may be on the horizon.