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Visayas among pilot areas for Globe’s cell-to-satellite service with Starlink

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ayala-led telecommunications firm Globe Telecom will launch its direct-to-cell satellite service in partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink this June, with selected areas in the Visayas region part of the pilot…

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Climate expert warns of 'possible' hottest summer ahead

Heatwaves have become "much more common" and are affecting all Europe, not just the south, Carlo Buontempo, from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, says. He warns that climate change is making these events "last longer" and increasing…

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Green energy isn't Europe's problem — storage is

Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but roadblocks remain.

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Climate change fueling growth of antibiotic-resistant salmonella

New research suggests warming temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns could accelerate the spread of hard-to-treat infections.

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Pentagon denies reports of clash with SpaceX over Starlink price hike

The Pentagon has denied claims that the department has been clashing with Elon Musk's SpaceX over costs to use its satellite internet network, which the military's kamikaze drones rely upon in the war against Iran.

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How Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and other big tech firms have 'divided' Europe

European leaders are divided on how to regulate major US tech firms like Apple and Google as the EU prepares decisions on cloud computing and satellite services. Proposals aim to prioritize European companies for infrastructure access, but…

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NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list

The space agency outlined the first phase of its moon base plans on Tuesday, awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts to four U.S. companies. (Image credit: NASA via AP)

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NZ wireless internet provider warns of Starlink's rural broadband monopoly risk

Rural New Zealand risks relying too heavily on one satellite internet provider, the government is being warned.

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Analysis:SpaceX's Starship test strengthens IPO case, though hurdles remain

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FG approves fresh overhaul of MKO Abiola Stadium

The Federal Government has approved another major redevelopment of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as part of efforts to reposition sports infrastructure in the country. The latest intervention, approved through the National…

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What young political leaders should do

“All the branches in a tree come from the same trunk.” Individuals, regardless of their role, build on the foundational principles and goals of the system in which they operate. So, those appointed to work in a political administration are…

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Tinubu’s landmark projects’ll swing voting pattern in FCT – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the projects being executed across Abuja and its satellite communities are already changing the political landscape in favour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of…