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Explosive device found near power substation in Brandenburg, Germany — 19h

Elena Vasquez Critical infrastructure like substations needs way better perimeter security given how often these attacks keep happening across Europe.

Ford recalls 148,663 Mustangs over wiring flaw that can cut power — 23hFord is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles from 2024–2026 due to ground connection failures in the engine compartment wiring harness, which can lead to loss of power and critical functions like headlights and windshield washing, increasing crash risk. Ford will replace the affected ground terminals at no cost, with recalls and notice letters underway as the remedy is prepared.

Sam Okafor At least it's a free fix and not some huge overhaul, but still annoying if you just bought one of these.

Roman Space Telescope Coronagraph Instrument powers onScience — 2dNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has powered up its Coronagraph Instrument and begun a months-long calibration phase to enable direct imaging of exoplanets and circumstellar disks, using ultra-sensitive ABB and Nüvü Camēras camera electronics. The observatory, launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy with the coronagraph camera now in orbit, is designed to vastly surpass current exoplanet imaging capabilities and to lay groundwork for future Habitable Worlds Observatory.

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Devers hits 30th homer, joining rare Giants power milestone — 1dRafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the season as the Giants defeated the Braves, underscoring a powerful stretch that has him among a rare Giants-era group with back-to-back 30-homer seasons. Despite the hot bat, San Francisco remains unlikely to contend postseason-wise, raising questions about whether 2026 will be a wasted year or a rebuild around his offense.

Marcus Bell Honestly at this point they should just let him swing away and worry about contending in 2027, no point rushing a rebuild.

Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powersPolitics — 4dGuinea-Bissau’s military-led government is pushing a constitutional referendum to switch from a parliamentary to a presidential system, expanding the presidency’s powers and shrinking parliament ahead of December elections, in a bid to stabilize institutions after last year’s coup. Critics and opposition warn the move concentrates power and threatens democratic checks, with varying calls for boycotts amid a tense political climate as the country returns to civilian rule.

Nokia's new Riyadh center to build AI-driven networks for Saudi Vision 2030 — 16hNokia opened its first R&D center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to develop AI-powered network automation and orchestration software, focusing on SMO, SON, Autopilot, rApps, and AI-native 6G technologies to localize advanced capabilities and train Saudi talent. The project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, strengthens Saudi Arabia’s status as a hub for intelligent network innovation, and serves Nokia’s global customers with localized expertise.

Derek Foss Network automation and AI orchestration sound great on paper, but I'll believe the "intelligent network hub" claim when we see actual deployed products from this center.

Adobe unveils $4B Saudi AI plan offering millions free software access — 1dAdobe is expanding its 4-billion-dollar Saudi partnership with MCIT and HUMAIN to provide more than 27 million residents 12 months of free access to Firefly Standard and Express Premium, with rollout by end of 2026. The initiative includes a Saudi-culture-tailored image-generation model powered by Firefly Foundry, Arabic-language enhancements, and startup training to bolster the local creative economy.