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Readers and literary fans are sharing a line from Milan Kundera's novel "Les Testaments Trahis" (Testaments Betrayed): "the present moment does not resemble its memory." The quote, circulated in French alongside photography, is prompting reflection on how memory distorts lived experience, a recurring theme in Kundera's work. The Czech-French author, who died in 2023, remains widely quoted in literary circles.

Moog and Niron Magnetics plan to present motor technology that eliminates rare-earth magnets at AUSA 2026, a major US defense exhibition. The partnership highlights growing interest in supply chains less dependent on rare-earth materials, which are largely sourced from China and have become a strategic vulnerability for defense manufacturers. Details of the specific systems to be demonstrated were not disclosed in the announcement.

Fugitive Indian diamantaire Nirav Modi has lost a legal attempt to block the sale of his London property. The fugitive jeweller, wanted in India over the multi-billion-dollar Punjab National Bank fraud, faces asset disposals as part of efforts to recover funds tied to the case. The ruling marks a further setback in his efforts to hold on to overseas assets while fighting extradition.