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Banglalink launches first Starlink satellite-to-mobile service in South Asia
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Banglalink, VEON’s Bangladesh unit, launched South Asia’s first Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile service, letting customers with a 4G phone and Banglalink SIM access essential apps and location services beyond conventional network coverage. The service is available through the MyBL app and is intended to help maintain connectivity during emergencies, disasters and power outages.
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Reports: SpaceX Limits Starlink, Disrupting Ukrainian Military Missions
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SpaceX set a 160 km/h Starlink speed cap on Ukraine military terminals overnight; Beskrestnov said forces got no warning and missions were disrupted.
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Derek Foss
SpaceX should have given Ukraine advance notice before changing the speed rules on Starlink.
Germany Detains Two Turks Over Polish Starlink Fire
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German police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Polish Starlink station in September; Poland seeks extradition and blames Russian services.
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Tesla Austin Cybercab Fleet Grows Eightfold to 300
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Tesla says its Austin Cybercab fleet has grown to more than 300 vehicles in a month, with Dallas identified as the next potential market, although federal oversight remains an issue. Meanwhile, SpaceX is seeking spectrum to expand Starlink’s competition with U.S. mobile carriers, as Musk disputes delays to Starlink’s India launch while Indian officials say pricing and security approvals are still pending.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
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German commander warns Russian satellites could threaten Starlink
World
— 5d
Germany’s space commander warned that Russian military satellites shadowing a Ukrainian-supporting ICEYE spacecraft demonstrate tactics that could threaten Starlink and other commercial networks. Even without a direct attack, orbital maneuvers or interference could force satellites to evade, shortening their lifespans and disrupting service.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Venezuela Authorizes Starlink Nationwide With Seven Ku-Band Licenses
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Venezuela has formally authorized SpaceX subsidiary SpaceX VZ to provide Starlink satellite internet nationwide, granting a general license and seven Ku-band concessions. The move brings service—available since February and used to help restore connectivity after June earthquakes—under Venezuelan oversight, with the government citing wider technology access and digital inclusion as its aims.
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Fire damages Poland Starlink station; sabotage suspected
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— Sep 24, 2026
A fire on 23 September damaged power equipment at a Starlink station in Wola-Krobowska, Poland; no one was hurt, service resumed next day, and officials are weighing arson and sabotage.
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Elena Vasquez
This fire at the Starlink station in Poland looks like a deliberate attempt to disrupt satellite links, and authorities need to find the culprits fast.
Russia pounds Kyiv energy sites as Ukraine reports Starlink throttling
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Sam Okafor
Russia's strikes on energy plants will leave many without heat this winter, and losing Starlink access now only makes defense harder.
Trump Pressures Zelensky as Russia Diesel Deal Sparks Dispute
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After Russian strikes killed dozens of civilians across Ukraine, including in an attack on buses in Kramatorsk, President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the U.S. for pursuing ties with Moscow while mediating the war. He urged Washington to expand Ukraine’s Starlink access and increase pressure on Russia through sanctions.
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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SpaceX Agrees to Buy Spectrum in Reported $8B Deal
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SpaceX agreed to acquire nationwide 800 MHz spectrum from Grain Management, adding low-band frequencies intended to help Starlink Mobile deliver coverage indoors and in cellular dead zones. The deal requires FCC approval and prompted declines in Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile shares.
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Elon Musk’s Starlink approved in Venezuela
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Boeing Drone Tests OneWeb Link as Starlink Alternative
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— Sep 22, 2026
Boeing-owned Insitu and Gogo tested an Integrator military drone on Eutelsat OneWeb via a modified Galileo HDX antenna; the ITAR-free link has no deployment timeline.
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Chris Dalton
An ITAR-free link like this could help Boeing win contracts where export rules matter most.
State Department Ran Covert Ops To Smuggle Starlink Internet To Iran Protesters
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— Feb 12, 2026
The Trump administration smuggled thousands of Starlink internet terminals into Iran following the Islamic regime’s deadly crackdown on protesters in January, U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal. After Iranian…
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Communist Cuba Outraged As Starlink Commits Crime Of Providing Internet
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— May 12, 2025
Cuban authorities accused Starlink of violating four separate American laws Monday, as they complained about unauthorized internet access spreading across the island. The regulators complained in a Facebook post that…
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 2h
Musk Says South Africa Banned Starlink Because He’s ‘Not Black’
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— Mar 7, 2025
Elon Musk claimed Friday that Starlink, his satellite internet company, is unable to operate in South Africa because he is “not black.” SpaceX, the satellite service’s parent company, is prohibited from entering the…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Why The EU Is Shelling Out Billions To Compete With Elon Musk’s Starlink
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— Dec 16, 2024
The European Union (EU) is planning to develop a multibillion-dollar network of satellites aimed at competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The European Commission signed a concession contract on Monday to begin building…
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Biden Admin Relies On Elon Musk’s Starlink To Restore Internet After Previously Rejecting Its Bid For Award
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— Sep 30, 2024
The Biden administration’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now relying on Elon Musk’s Starlink to restore internet access after Hurricane Helene, despite previously rejecting the company’s bid for a major…
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Biden Admin Reliant On Elon Musk’s Assistance For Internet Access Agenda After Denying Massive Bid From Starlink
Reporting
— Jun 5, 2024
President Joe Biden’s administration will rely on billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink for its internet access agenda after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) previously rejected a massive award for its parent…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 27 Starlink satellites, lands on ship at sea (video)
Science
— Sep 6, 2026
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The Conservative Desk
Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Starship 13: Water Recovery, Artemis Ties
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— Jul 23, 2026
SpaceX has delayed the Starship 13th flight multiple times, most recently setting a July 24 target after weather disruption and earlier engine-start failures following a July 16 abort, with the May S39 test having ended in an explosion. The postponements come amid heightened investor and public scrutiny after SpaceX’s IPO, as the company pushes to validate Starship’s performance for future Mars missions and, in some reports, to test upgraded Starlink satellites.
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SpaceX Set for 13th Starship Flight From Starbase
Tech
— Jul 19, 2026
SpaceX is set to mark California’s 50th Falcon 9 launch of 2026 from Vandenberg, delivering Starlink satellites with a July 21 window of 7:00–10:47 a.m. PT and a reusable first stage targeting a droneship landing in the Pacific. On the same day, a separate Florida launch from Cape Canaveral/KSC will carry Northrop Grumman’s MRV and Mission Extension Pods, with potential viewing along the Space Coast depending on weather.
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Alaska Plans Hawaii Inter-Island Fleet Shift
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are moving to replace Hawaiian’s inter-island Boeing 717s with Boeing 737-800s starting in 2028, with a dedicated Hawaii-based sub-fleet and initial 737-800 deployment to Honolulu–Kahului in late 2026 to bolster capacity and service. The plan includes expanded cargo operations with four 737-800 freighters, Starlink connectivity, enhanced premium seating, and a long-term investment to sustain Hawaii’s essential island-to-island travel network under the Hawaiian Airlines brand.
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Ontario Premier ‘Ripping Up’ Contract With Elon Musk’s Starlink Over Tariffs
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— Feb 3, 2025
At least one Canadian official is ready to fight the U.S. over tariffs. Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, posted on X Monday morning that Ontario is prohibiting American companies from provincial contracts. “Every year…
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Top Pentagon Official: Elon Musk’s Satellites Fought Off a Russian Attack Faster Than The US Military Could Have
Reporting
— Apr 22, 2022
In the battle of Musk vs. Moscow, want to guess who won? On Wednesday, a Pentagon official outlined that a Russian jamming attack in Ukraine was foiled by Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet constellation and that…
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 2h
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