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Seeing Machines secures US$5M European DMS program
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— Jul 22, 2026
Seeing Machines has won a European OEM driver and occupant monitoring program through a Tier 1 supplier, integrating its system into rear-view mirror assemblies with production expected in 2028 and about $5 million in lifetime revenue, expanding its automotive pipeline. The award highlights regulatory-driven demand under the EU General Safety Regulation and a shift to scalable, mirror-based camera sensing across multiple platforms, reinforcing the company’s leadership amid its ongoing profitability challenges.
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Internet Erupts After Joe Biden Tells Audience the Note His Wife Left Him in Bathroom
Opinion
— Mar 24, 2023
President Joe Biden revealed a strange note first lady Jill Biden posted on his bathroom mirror last year, and people online agreed it was bizarre. “Jill puts messages on my mirror where I’m shaving so I make sure to…
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Manufacturers Life Expands Holdings Across Utilities, Energy, Tech
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Manufacturers Life Insurance Co actively adjusted its equity holdings in several U.S. companies, taking new positions in Ero Copper, Consolidated Edison and American Electric Power while trimming its stakes in Applied Materials and sharply reducing its stake in Becton, Dickinson and Company. The moves mirror broader institutional trading activity as other investors also adjusted positions across these names.
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CXMT Sues Pentagon Over Military Designation
Tech
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ChangXin Memory Technologies filed a federal lawsuit to overturn the Pentagon’s Section 1260H designation labeling it a Chinese military company, arguing the tag is arbitrary and harms its civilian DRAM business and government contracting prospects. The move follows CXMT’s high-profile July 2026 IPO and rapid growth, and mirrors similar challenges from peers like Yangtze Memory Technologies, WuXi AppTec, and Alibaba aimed at lifting the designation and protecting its market position.
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As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
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Cadillac Tops JD Power 2026 TXI Study
Auto
— Aug 20, 2026
JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Tech Experience Index shows Cadillac leading luxury brands in owner satisfaction with in-vehicle tech, spotlighting the Escalade’s camera rear-view mirror as a standout feature, while non-ranked brands like Tesla and Rivian still post the highest scores overall. Among mass-market brands, GMC ranks second behind Hyundai, and Cadillac’s strong overall results come with caveats about eligibility and how the study measures tech adoption and owner experience.
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Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
693 votes · 21 candidates
Mexico Charts Parallel U.S. Trade Track
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— Aug 20, 2026
Mexico is pursuing a parallel US deal that mirrors evolving US-Canada negotiations, insisting it will chart its own path and wait for final terms before judging outcomes, as Washington-Ottawa talks yield tariff relief and set benchmarks for Mexico’s own concessions on autos, steel, and related trade frictions.
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Burnham Impersonation Incident Prompts Security Scrutiny
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— Aug 17, 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham reportedly exchanged a few messages with someone pretending to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, with Downing Street and the British embassy in Washington downplaying the exchange but alerting the U.S. administration; the incident mirrors a prior FBI investigation into impersonations of Wiles and concerns that her phone may have been hacked, underscoring ongoing cybersecurity risks at the highest levels of government.
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Italy's fragmented space sector pushed toward consolidation
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— Aug 19, 2026
Italy's fragmented space industry is under mounting pressure to consolidate as defence and government customers demand larger, integrated suppliers capable of managing complex programmes, a shift mirrored across Europe for strategic autonomy. Industry officials say access to capital and preserving innovation are key hurdles as firms pursue mergers or alliances to win next-generation mega-constellations and end-to-end defense contracts.
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WEISUN Adds 310mm Chamber for FOPLP Ovens
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— Aug 19, 2026
WEISUN has added a dedicated 310 x 310mm chamber to its AQWOL-5S Smart Clean Room and Inert Gas Oven for FOPLP lines, accommodating 25 panels per cassette with eight-zone damper control, and maintaining ±3°C temperature uniformity while reducing purge gas needs. The unit operates from room temperature to 200°C in a Class 100 clean environment with in-chamber oxygen under 50ppm, mirrors the standard 700 x 700mm configuration in core specs, and can be paired with W-AIMS software that uses ML models to guide maintenance.
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On X · @RepThomasMassie
Rep. Thomas Massie Names Epstein Associates and Launches Discharge Petition
Rep. Thomas Massie read names of alleged Epstein coconspirators on the House floor and began collecting signatures for a discharge petition on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, drawing strong support from transparency advocates alongside limited criticism.
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Anthropic plans $10B revolving credit ahead of IPO
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— Aug 18, 2026
Anthropic plans to expand its revolving credit facility to more than $10 billion ahead of a potential IPO, with top banks expected to commit about $1.25 billion each and others scaled accordingly to secure underwriting roles. The move, four times larger than last year’s $2.5 billion facility, mirrors pre-IPO financing strategies used by peers and involves banks such as Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan.
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Kandersteg Faces Alpine Collapse Risk
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— Aug 18, 2026
In Kandersteg, Switzerland, scientists warn that Spitze Stei could collapse into the valley as thawing permafrost and retreating glaciers destabilize the slope, potentially mirroring the Blatten disaster after a May 2025 rock-and-ice collapse. Residents say precautions have been taken and emphasize they are managing the risk, though climate-driven instability in the Alps is expected to rise in coming years.
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VS Battle
Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side
National Mall grass damaged; Trump blames vandals
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— Aug 17, 2026
President Donald Trump claimed vandals damaged the National Mall grass near the World War II Memorial, but photos and official records show the brown patches align with the footprint of the stage and seating built for his July 4 celebration. The episodes mirror prior unverified vandalism claims and prompted continued partisan sparring over the evidence and narrative, with Trump urging critics to “go back to Law School.”
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EIA Lifts 2026 Oil Forecast Amid Hormuz Turmoil
Finance
— Aug 6, 2026
Oil prices fluctuated as Middle East tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz persisted, with WTI holding around $77.50 as Iran and Oman discussed a shipping framework and attacks by Yemen’s Houthis added risk; meanwhile, front-month Nymex crude slid over the week but rebounded recently, and a separate report noted a 77.29 settlement amid ongoing supply and inventory dynamics and forecasts of higher future prices. The polymer sector mirrored oil-driven sentiment, with renewed war-premium supporting resin markets even as European ethylene disputes and broader supply conditions influenced pricing.
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Niemann Wins LIV New York; Rahm Clinches Title
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— Aug 6, 2026
Joaquín Niemann opened LIV Golf New York at Bedminster with a bogey-free 64 to take a two-shot lead, as Torque GC led the team standings behind his performance at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster. Ian Poulter and Lucas Herbert chased from two behind, with Niemann highlighting a hot start that mirrors his prolific LIV success and team captaincy for Torque GC.
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Burglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 7h
Missing luggage reported as Indian boxers scramble Glasgow
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— Jul 21, 2026
India's 22-member boxing team began the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2026 with a setback as nearly half their luggage, including training gear and ceremonial outfits, did not arrive from Belfast due to a small Belfast-Glasgow aircraft. The delay, which mirrors a previous bag issue en route to Belfast, also saw the women's coach housed separately, and the boxers are counting on the missing baggage arriving before competition begins Friday.
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Plan the date and the AI predicts how it ends
Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
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Red Art Games plans Broken Sword Reforged release
Entertainment
— Jul 21, 2026
Red Art Games is releasing physical editions of Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series, with standard editions available through retailers and Deluxe/limited editions (500 copies) exclusive to Red Art’s store that include extras like a sleeve, soundtrack CD, and memorabilia. The remastered adventure offers an option to switch between the original 1997 visuals and the reforged version, plus a Story Mode and multilingual voice work, with release dates set for February 19 of the respective year across platforms.
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Maharani Trophy KSCA T20 Plans Boost Women
Sports
— Jul 20, 2026
Shreyanka Patil and KSCA officials frame the Maharani Trophy KSCA T20 as a landmark franchise-style addition to India’s domestic women’s cricket, featuring five teams and a August 4–10 schedule with finals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to provide floodlight exposure. They argue the format expands opportunities, mirrors IPL/WPL models, and will help nurture future talents for international competition.
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If Blue-State Voters Are Upset About High Energy Prices, They Should Look In Mirror
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— Jul 8, 2026
If you’re paying more at the pump or for your monthly utility bill in California, New York, New Jersey or Hawaii, there is no mystery why and the hit your pocketbook is taking is no coincidence.
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‘Look In The Mirror’: Erika Kirk Tells Last Person To Speak To Her Husband Who Needs To Calm The Rhetoric Down
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— Dec 14, 2025
When questioned during a CBS News town hall which aired Saturday about President Donald Trump’s reaction to a video encouraging members of the military to disobey allegedly illegal orders, Turning Point USA (TPUSA) CEO…
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On X · @Arsenal
Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori Collects Player of the Match Award After Solid Display
The official Arsenal post celebrating Calafiori's POTM award received overwhelmingly positive reactions from fans, with near-universal approval and minimal disagreement limited to rival banter.
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‘400 Years Old’: Trump Scolds Cameraman Over Priceless White House Decor
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— Oct 20, 2025
President Donald Trump openly scolded a cameraman on Monday who accidentally hit a 400-year-old mirror with his camera. Trump held a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to sign a key…
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Dems’ Climate Pivot Probably Just Smoke And Mirrors
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— Jul 10, 2025
Democrats are beginning to dial back some of their signature environmental policies in response to their mounting economic costs, but some policy analysts argue the changes are far more symbolic than substantive. In…
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Hunter Biden Relaunches Lawsuit Against Fox News For Alleged Misuse Of Explicit Images
Reporting
— Oct 16, 2024
Hunter Biden reignited legal action Tuesday against Fox News, accusing the media giant of illicitly showcasing explicit images of him in a streaming series. Hunter filed the suit in Manhattan state court, mirroring…
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Trump Would-Be Assassin Hid Arsenal Of Weapons Underneath Long Black Coat Like He Thought He Was Neo From ‘The Matrix’
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— Apr 29, 2026
The alleged would-be assassin at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner hid an arsenal of weapons underneath his long black coat, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Wednesday. The suspect, Cole Allen, took a mirror…
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Left-Wing Activists Hope Kamala Harris’ Border Hawk Rebrand Is Just Smoke And Mirrors
Reporting
— Sep 18, 2024
Left-wing activist groups are quietly hoping that Vice President Kamala Harris’ new hawkish rhetoric on the border is nothing more than a charade, Axios reported Wednesday. The vice president and her campaign team have…
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AI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader Says
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 7h