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- 1Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 new satellites amid secrecy dispute●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models beh
Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to authorize 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper broadband constellation. Critics say the company is withholding its orbital debris risk models as confidential corporate information, arguing the public cannot assess collision and space-junk dangers. Advocates are calling for full transparency, contending a safe orbital environment is a shared resource and that regulators should not approve mega-constellations without公开 scrutiny of debris modeling.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, according to the space agency. The crew's return marks the end of another rotational mission to the International Space Station conducted with SpaceX. Details on the landing time, crew members and mission milestones were not included in the available information.
- 3Deadly shooting at Dublin sports complex under investigation●Details emerge in deadly shooting at Dublin sports complex
A deadly shooting occurred at a sports complex in Dublin, and new details in the case are now emerging as investigators work the scene. Authorities have not released a full account of victims or suspects, and the circumstances that led to the gunfire remain unknown. The incident has prompted coverage of safety at public recreational facilities.
- 4Missing teen found safe in padlocked RV room, parents arrested●Missing teen found safe after deputies uncover padlocked RV room, arrest parents
A missing teenager has been found safe after deputies searching for the teen discovered a padlocked room inside an RV. The teen's parents were arrested at the scene following the discovery. Authorities have not released full details about the circumstances, but the case has drawn widespread attention as more information about the teen's confinement and condition emerges.
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Two 13-year-old teenagers have gone missing in Tyumen, Russia, according to local news reports. The case is drawing attention from residents in the region, with many following updates and sharing information in hopes the teens are found safe.
- 6Work Begins Near Joshua Tree on Wildlife Crossings▼Work begins near Joshua Tree National Park to guide design of wildlife crossings
Work has started near Joshua Tree National Park in California on a project intended to guide the design of wildlife crossings. The effort aims to gather information that will help planners build structures allowing animals to move safely across roads, reducing collisions and habitat fragmentation around the park.
- 7Internet Society urges action on online safety and scam detection●RE: https:// techpolicy.social/@internetsoc iety/117361551758075597 How can we help people have a safe and secure experi
The Internet Society is asking how people can be helped to have a safe and secure experience online, highlighting ways to detect scams, spot false information and protect personal data. The organisation is discussing these questions with its community, and the message has been shared and amplified by internet policy observers, drawing modest engagement among digital rights and internet governance circles.
- 8Terrebonne Parish official says drinking water and data are safe▼Terrebonne Parish official reports drinking water, data safe
A Terrebonne Parish official in Louisiana has reported that the parish's drinking water and data systems are safe. The statement, published by Houma Today, comes amid heightened concern about water utility cybersecurity, though no further details were given in the headline. Officials sought to reassure residents that neither public health nor stored information has been compromised.
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An Amber Alert has been issued in Los Angeles as police search for four children reported missing from Reseda. FOX 11 Los Angeles reports that a search operation is underway to locate the children. Authorities are urging the public to report any sightings or information that could help bring the children home safely.
- 10ESA's EarthCARE satellite improves volcanic plume monitoring▼EarthCARE’s view of volcanic plume boosts air safety
The European Space Agency reports that its EarthCARE satellite has delivered detailed observations of a volcanic plume, information that can help aviation authorities reroute flights and keep passengers safe. Volcanic ash clouds pose serious risks to aircraft engines, and better data on plume height and density is being welcomed as a boost to air safety operations.
- 11New app reads your RSS feeds aloud hands-free●Safe & Informed reads your own RSS feeds out loud, hands-free. In the car, on the metro, walking, or offline on a plane.
A developer has launched Safe & Informed, a mobile app that reads a user's own RSS feeds aloud in audio form for hands-free listening while driving, commuting, walking, or offline on a plane. The app runs entirely on-device, requires no account, lets users choose their own sources, and avoids engagement-optimised feeds. The maker has also published a post explaining the decision to build audio-first.
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An 11-year-old girl reported missing in Mettingen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, has been found safe and well, according to local notices. Police or organisers had appealed for information about her whereabouts before she was located. Residents in the small town had been sharing the appeal, and the confirmation that she is unharmed is being met with relief.
- 13Cute AI agents still pose data privacy risks●📰 Don't let the adorable AI agents fool you Just because they look harmless doesn't mean you should be irresponsible wit
Engadget warns that friendly, cartoon-like AI agent interfaces may lull users into sharing more personal data than they should. The piece argues that a harmless appearance does not make these assistants safe, urging people to stay cautious about what information they hand over to AI tools.
- 14FIFA 18 coin site flagged as suspected phishing scam▼Possible Phishing 🎣 on: ⚠️hxxps[:]//coinsfifa18[.]weebly[.]com 🧬 Analysis at: https:// urldna.io/scan/6abc897f3b77500 00
Security researchers are warning about a suspected phishing site hosted on a Weebly subdomain that offers FIFA 18 in-game coins, a common lure used to steal credentials or payment details from players. A technical analysis of the page has been published via a URL scanning service, defanging the link so others can inspect it safely. Users are urged to avoid entering account or card information on sites promising cheap game currency.
- 15Security Experts Urge Users to Keep Devices Updated●Stay safe online by keeping your devices updated. New security issues are discovered regularly, and installing the lates
Cybersecurity specialists at the SANS Internet Storm Center are reminding internet users to install software updates promptly. New security vulnerabilities are discovered regularly, and unpatched devices remain a common way for hackers to steal personal information. Their advice is straightforward: keeping operating systems, apps and devices current with the latest updates is the single most effective step people can take to protect their data online.
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A church has announced it will host a shredding event, inviting community members to bring documents for secure, free disposal. Such events are a common way congregations offer a practical service while connecting with neighbors, letting people safely discard paperwork with personal information. Specifics like the date, location and any limits on how much can be brought were not included in the available report.