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- 1Blackswan raises $2.9 million seed round for satellite rendezvous tech▼Blackswan raises $2.9 million seed round for satellite rendezvous technology
Space startup Blackswan has raised a $2.9 million seed round to develop satellite rendezvous technology, which enables spacecraft to approach and service other satellites in orbit. The funding positions the company among a growing wave of startups working on in-orbit servicing and proximity operations. Details on the investors and specific deployment plans were not disclosed in the initial coverage.
- 2Russian strikes kill two in Kyiv, NATO scrambles jets▼Russian strikes kill 2 in Kyiv, prompt NATO to scramble aircraft in Poland, Romania
Russian strikes on Kyiv killed two people, prompting NATO to scramble fighter aircraft based in Poland and Romania in response to the attack. The overnight barrage again targeted the Ukrainian capital, and allied air defences on NATO's eastern flank were activated as a precaution given the missiles' proximity to member-state airspace.
- 3Who Attended Trump's AI Luncheon, and Who Sat Where▼Who Attended Trump’s AI Luncheon, and Who Sat Where
Donald Trump hosted a luncheon focused on artificial intelligence, bringing together tech executives and other prominent guests. The New York Times reported on the guest list and the seating arrangements, noting which industry leaders and officials attended and where they were placed. Seating details drew attention as a signal of proximity and influence within Trump's circle of technology allies.
- 4Russian drone crashes in Moldova during overnight attack on Ukraine●Drone crashes in Moldova as Russia attacks Ukraine overnight
A drone crashed in Moldova as Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine, according to Politico. The incident underscores how the war continues to spill over into neighbouring countries, with debris from drone strikes periodically landing on Moldovan territory and raising concerns about regional security and Moldova's proximity to the conflict.
- 5New in vivo multiomic proximity labeling method reported in Nature Chemical Biology●Multiomic proximity labeling in vivo by D-amino-acid-activated peroxidase reaction | Nature Chemical Biology
Researchers publishing in Nature Chemical Biology describe a proximity labeling approach that works in vivo using a peroxidase reaction activated by D-amino acids. The method is said to enable multiomic mapping of proteins and associated molecules in living systems, expanding the toolkit for studying molecular interactions in their native biological context.
- 6General Catalyst Backs Coding Data Startup Proximal▼General Catalyst Backs Coding Data Startup Proximal As It Reaches Revenue Milestone
Proximal, a startup working with coding data, has reached a revenue milestone and drawn backing from venture firm General Catalyst, according to The Information. The report highlights continued investor interest in startups monetizing developer and code-related data, an area gaining attention as AI coding tools proliferate. No further details about deal size or valuation were given.
- 7Five men arrested near US air base in UK terror probe●UK police arrest 5 men under terrorism, explosives acts close to US air base
British police have arrested five men under terrorism and explosives legislation near a US air base in the United Kingdom. The arrests, confirmed by authorities, have drawn attention given the location's links to American military operations. Details about the suspects' identities or any alleged plot have not yet been released as the investigation continues.
- 8ICE Operation Near Colorado Springs Elementary School Sparks Concern▼ICE operation near Colorado Springs elementary school raises concerns
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out an operation near an elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The proximity to the school has raised concerns among parents, educators and local officials about student safety and the impact of immigration enforcement near places where children gather. Details about arrests or the operation's scope have not been fully disclosed.
- 9Larry Ellison bought eight homes for his Florida staff●Larry Ellison quietly bought 8 homes for his staff to be near his sprawling Florida mansion
Billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has quietly purchased eight homes near his sprawling Florida mansion to house his staff nearby, according to a New York Post report. The arrangement gives his household employees close proximity to the property. The story is drawing attention for its illustration of extreme-wealth lifestyle logistics and Ellison's vast real estate holdings.