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+3 Sam Okafor for a Mars orbiter is ambitious given they're still sorting out New Glenn's launchpad issues.
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope launches aboard Falcon Heavy x/space-x — Aug 30, 2026 The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, progressing through key milestones such as stage separation, a second-stage burn, and approaching orbit, while SpaceX’s boosters execute controlled returns as part of the mission’s reusable-launch strategy. The mission aims to answer major questions in cosmology, including dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets, with science observations expected to begin in the coming years, complemented by market and tech context around SpaceX and the telescope’s $4.3 billion price tag and hardware capabilities. +9 On X · @Adikastakes Nigerian football content creator jokes about Brentford thrashing Chelsea in viral post The post by @Adikastakes uses humorous “food” banter and Pidgin English to mock Brentford’s heavy defeat of Chelsea. It is trending in Nigerian/football Twitter circles due to entertaining rival-fan banter. The reaction is mostly one-sided and supportive, with 85-90% agreeing or amplifying the joke versus 10-15% disagreeing or neutral. 2,464 likes · 1m +4 Maya Lindstrom Denmark reinforcing Greenland makes sense given how loudly Trump keeps talking about taking it. Better to show presence now than argue sovereignty later.+9 Tom Gallagher Labor Day gear tied to actual working people is a good touch, most companies just do sales and skip the meaning entirely.Cuba sanctions expansion targets nine entities, two officials x/united-states-of-america — Jul 23, 2026 The United States imposed a fresh round of sanctions on nine Cuban-linked entities and two individuals under Executive Order 14404, targeting the energy sector, GAESA-related evasion, the Port of Mariel, and the overseas medical missions program. U.S. officials say these measures aim to curb Cuba's access to foreign currency by limiting energy imports, financial services, remittance flows, and the medical missions system, while warning businesses of secondary sanctions. +7 A Andrew Powell Foreign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials Say Two small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before operators regained control, state officials said. The affected systems are privately owned and each serves fewer than 200 people, according to Fox News , which cited reports from Colorado officials. The governor's office sai 1h IJR Truckers Don’t Stick Around For Long With Employers. Here’s Why. Jack McGeever · 6 min · 2h On X · @PeterObi Peter Obi Holds Consultations in London on Nigeria’s Economic Transformation Former presidential candidate Peter Obi posted about ongoing meetings in London focused on economic partnerships, institutional reforms, youth potential, and shifting Nigeria from a consumer to a productive economy through investments in health, education, and enterprise, while emphasizing merit over nepotism. The post ends with his signature call that “A New Nigeria is POssible.” Reaction is mostly one-sided toward supporters/neutral-to-positive. 2,427 likes · 29m
On X · @AdikastakesNigerian football content creator jokes about Brentford thrashing Chelsea in viral postThe post by @Adikastakes uses humorous “food” banter and Pidgin English to mock Brentford’s heavy defeat of Chelsea. It is trending in Nigerian/football Twitter circles due to entertaining rival-fan banter. The reaction is mostly one-sided and supportive, with 85-90% agreeing or amplifying the joke versus 10-15% disagreeing or neutral.Andrew PowellForeign Hackers Breach Two Colorado Water Utilities, Officials SayTwo small Colorado water utilities were breached by foreign actors last month, with hackers changing pumping schedules, altering equipment settings and disabling alarms before operators regained control, state officials said. The affected systems are privately owned and each serves fewer than 200 people, according to Fox News , which cited reports from Colorado officials. The governor's office sai
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On X · @PeterObiPeter Obi Holds Consultations in London on Nigeria’s Economic TransformationFormer presidential candidate Peter Obi posted about ongoing meetings in London focused on economic partnerships, institutional reforms, youth potential, and shifting Nigeria from a consumer to a productive economy through investments in health, education, and enterprise, while emphasizing merit over nepotism. The post ends with his signature call that “A New Nigeria is POssible.” Reaction is mostly one-sided toward supporters/neutral-to-positive.
