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China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced it will select and train two astronauts from Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) in Pakistan for short-term missions aboard the Tiangong Space Station. The chosen Pakistani astronaut will serve as a “payload specialist” and conduct scientific experiments during a planned flight alongside Chinese crew. Training will replicate…
Bulgarian space company EnduroSat has raised €43 million in a funding round led by Founders Fund. The money will help the firm ramp up production of its Gen3 ESPA-class satellites. These satellites weigh between 200 and 500 kg and are designed for rapid deployment. They support advanced applications such as hyperspectral imaging, synthetic aperture radar…
OpenAI and Oracle have partnered with Related Digital to build a large-scale AI data-centre campus in Saline Township, Michigan. The facility is planned as part of the wider “Stargate” infrastructure project, targeting more than 8 gigawatts (GW) of computing capacity across several U.S. sites. Construction is set to begin in early 2026. Officials say the…
Meta Platforms (META.O) announced plans to raise up to $30 billion through a six-part bond offering as it ramps up investment in artificial intelligence and data-centre infrastructure. The bonds will carry maturities ranging from five to 40 years, giving Meta flexibility on timing and cost of funding. Meta also flagged that its capital spending in…
Netflix announced a 10-for-1 forward stock split, giving shareholders nine extra shares for each share held after the market closes on November 10. Trading of the new split-adjusted shares will begin on November 17. The decision is designed to make Netflix’s shares more accessible to retail investors and employees in its stock-option programme, especially as…
Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook expects the upcoming holiday quarter to bring double-digit year-on-year growth in iPhone sales. He also projected 10-12% overall revenue growth for the quarter ending December, beating analyst forecasts. The strong outlook comes as demand surges for the new iPhone 17 line, despite lingering supply constraints and a delayed launch of…
Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN), maker of the Invisalign clear aligner system, raised its Q4 revenue guidance after beating estimates in the third quarter. For Q3, the company posted revenue of around $995.7 million, surpassing analyst expectations. Volume growth for its flagship clear aligners strengthened, particularly in the EMEA, APAC and Latin American markets. Earlier, Align…
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday there is not enough evidence to prove that Tylenol (acetaminophen) causes autism. He noted some animal and observational studies suggest a possible link, especially when the drug is used during pregnancy, but added they are insufficient to show causation. Still, Kennedy urged pregnant women to…
Dis‑Chem Pharmacies reported a 9% rise in headline earnings for the six-month period ending August 31, 2025, despite a tough consumer backdrop. Group revenue climbed 8.7% to R21.3 billion ($1.23 billion). Wholesale sales jumped 11.1% to R16.8 billion, driven by strong support to independent pharmacies. Earnings per share increased to 73.8 cents from 67.7 cents…
Nearly 42 million Americans risk losing food-aid benefits due to a U.S. government shutdown that entered its second-longest stretch. The funding lapse primarily impacts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports households with low incomes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declined to tap a $5.5 billion emergency fund that could have sustained payments…
