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The Best Photos of the Big August Solar Eclipse
Spain experienced its first total solar eclipse in more than a century, producing striking views as the sun sat low above the horizon. The event drew crowds across the country and enabled scientific observations of the solar corona and changes in Earth’s atmosphere during the brief period of totality. The moon’s shadow reached the Iberian…
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Millions in UK and Europe left wowed by once-in-a-generation solar eclipse
Millions of people across the UK and Europe watched the most dramatic solar eclipse seen from Britain in nearly 30 years. The event mattered because it offered a rare shared view of a major astronomical phenomenon, with partial coverage across the UK and totality visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain. In most of…
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Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer
Northrop Grumman is replacing its first satellite life-extension spacecraft on an Optus communications satellite with a more flexible robotic servicing system. The change matters because satellites often stop operating when they exhaust station-keeping fuel rather than when their main equipment fails, so extending their orbital life could preserve valuable services and revenue. A Mission Extension…
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How the West watched most historic solar eclipse since 1999
Thousands of people across the West of England gathered on Wednesday evening to watch a partial solar eclipse, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured by the Moon. It was the greatest solar coverage visible from the UK since the total eclipse in 1999, making it a notable once-in-a-generation event. Crowds assembled at locations…
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LEGO Reveals Nike Air Force 1 Set With a New Version of the Classic Spaceman Minifigure
LEGO has revealed an upcoming set based on Nike’s iconic Air Force 1 sneaker that also includes a new version of the Classic Spaceman minifigure.
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SCORPIONS’ ‘Rock You Like A Hurricane’ Music Video Comes To Life In New Official Graphic Novel
Scorpions are releasing their first official graphic novel, “Scorpions: Hurricane”, a science-fiction adventure inspired by the imagery of their “Rock You Like a Hurricane” video. The project expands the veteran rock band’s catalogue into a new format and is due to arrive in October 2026. The 96-page, full-colour hardcover follows the band touring the galaxy…
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Crowds across southern England watch partial solar eclipse
Crowds across southern England gathered at beaches, parks, observatories and high viewpoints to watch a partial solar eclipse, during which the Moon obscured around 90% of the Sun. The event drew widespread public interest because the next partial eclipse visible from the UK is not expected until 2050, while a total solar eclipse is not…
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Neal Huff, Gaby Hoffmann & Sky Yang Join Paramount+’s ‘The Best Of Us,’ Formerly ‘9/12’
Neal Huff, Gaby Hoffmann and Sky Yang have joined Paramount+’s six-episode limited series The Best of Us, previously titled 9/12. The drama follows a near-decade legal battle that won almost $1 billion in compensation for 9/11 first responders who became seriously ill, highlighting the continuing consequences of the attacks and the fight for institutional accountability.…
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American Film Market 2026 Expands With AFM House, New Indoor-Outdoor Space To Host Innovation Hub
The American Film Market will expand its 2026 event with AFM House, a new venue for its second Innovation Hub. The addition is intended to give the international film industry a dedicated space to discuss technology, new business models and the future of cinema exhibition during a period of rapid change. Located opposite the Fairmont…