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CENTCOM launches Task Force Falcon Strike to integrate aerial and maritime one-way attack drones

CENTCOM said it will form Task Force Falcon Strike, a SOCCENT-led multinational unit to operate one-way aerial and maritime attack drones with regional partners. ...Read more

#centcom, #drones, #military, #middleeast

Jacob deGrom exits Angels start with right triceps fatigue

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom left Thursday's start vs. Angels after two innings with right triceps fatigue; club offered no further update. ...Read more

#mlb, #texasrangers, #jacobdegrom, #injury

SIDDHARTA-2 reports first X-ray observation of kaonic deuterium

SIDDHARTA-2 reports the first X-ray observation of kaonic deuterium at DAΦNE, measuring the 1s energy shift and width and filling a five-decade data gap. ...Read more

#kaonicdeuterium, #kaon, #particlephysics, #nuclearphysics

FDA approves Moderna’s first seasonal mRNA flu vaccine — full approval for 50–64, accelerated OK for 65+

FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA-1010 seasonal flu vaccine (mFLUSIVA), giving full approval for ages 50–64 and accelerated approval for 65+, pending a confirmatory study. ...Read more

$MRNA, #moderna, #influenza, #fda, #vaccines

Flock Safety cuts default license-plate data retention to seven days, adds 'Evidence Mode' and new search limits

Flock Safety will cut default ALPR data retention from 30 to seven days, add Evidence Mode and mandatory misuse detection — but existing customers keep prior settings. ...Read more

#flock, #alpr, #surveillance, #privacy

Netflix to Close Night School Studio in Los Angeles, Plans to Shut Helsinki’s Moonloot

Netflix is closing Night School Studio in Los Angeles and planning to shut Helsinki-based Moonloot as it reorganizes its games business. ...Read more

$NFLX, #netflix, #gaming, #video-games, #layoffs

110 Workers at Bally’s Black Hawk Join Teamsters; Union Says It's Colorado’s First Casino Union

Workers at Bally’s Black Hawk organized with Teamsters Local 455 via card check to seek better pay and benefits; union says it's Colorado's first casino union. ...Read more

$BALY, #labor, #unions, #casinos, #colorado, #teamsters

Justice Department Says California Prison System, Two Women’s Prisons Violated Inmates’ Rights; 49-Day Fix Deadline

Justice Department finds California prison system and two women's prisons allowed systemic staff sexual abuse, giving state 49 days to fix or face suit. ...Read more

#california, #prisons, #justice-department, #prison-abuse

Reds Ace Hunter Greene Undergoes Second Tommy John Surgery, Out for Remainder of 2026 and Likely Much of 2027

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene had a second Tommy John surgery, ending his 2026 season and likely sidelining him through much of 2027. ...Read more

#baseball, #reds, #injury, #huntergreene

Human Rights Watch: Russia Likely Used Cluster Munition in Aug. 5 Strike on Kyiv Sorting Center

Human Rights Watch says Russia likely used a cluster-munition warhead in an Aug. 5 strike on a Nova Poshta sorting center in Kyiv, killing three. ...Read more

#russia, #ukraine, #clustermunitions, #warcrimes

Trump signs memorandum allowing vetted U.S. firms to conduct cyber operations against foreign cybercriminals

A White House memorandum authorizes vetted U.S. companies, under DOJ and DHS oversight, to conduct surveillance and disruptive cyber operations against foreign cybercriminal groups. ...Read more

#cybersecurity, #cybercrime, #whitehouse, #nationalsecurity

NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day Features Zaragoza Photo of Aug. 12 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day spotlights a Zaragoza photo capturing the fleeting Aug. 12 total solar eclipse over the Cathedral-Basilica and Ebro River. ...Read more

#solar-eclipse, #spain, #astronomy, #apod

Once‑Weekly Oral HIV Pill Maintains Viral Suppression Through 48 Weeks in Phase 3 Trial

Phase 3 Lancet study: a once‑weekly islatravir‑lenacapavir single‑tablet regimen maintained HIV‑1 viral suppression through 48 weeks, matching daily therapy. ...Read more

#hiv, #islatravir, #lenacapavir, #antiretroviral, #clinicaltrial

Russell Westbrook, 18-season NBA veteran and record triple-double leader, announces retirement

Russell Westbrook, NBA MVP and all-time triple-double leader, retires after an 18-season career spanning Oklahoma City to Sacramento. ...Read more

#basketball, #nba, #retirement, #russellwestbrook

Coinkite Coldcard Firmware Bug Weakened Seed Randomness, Allowing Tens of Millions in Bitcoin to Be Stolen

A firmware bug in Coldcard wallets weakened seed randomness, enabling attackers to drain roughly 600–1,082 BTC. Affected users must generate new seeds and move funds. ...Read more

#bitcoin, #hardwarewallet, #cryptocurrency, #security