Focused Energy raises nearly $250 million to build laser-fusion labs at former Biblis site Focused Energy secures nearly $250M to equip laser-fusion labs at the former Biblis nuclear site, backed …
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Technology
Blue Origin wins $188 million to deliver rovers for 2028 MoonFall mission
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzMoonFall mission: Blue Origin wins $188 million contract to deliver lunar rovers Blue Origin won $188M contract to land rovers on the Moon for the MoonFall mission; Firefly Aerospace will …
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World
Hajj begins in Saudi Arabia with 1.5 million pilgrims amid Iran ceasefire
by anna walterby anna walterHajj pilgrimage 2026: Over 1.5 million arrive in Mecca amid heat and regional tensions Hajj pilgrimage 2026 draws over 1.5 million international worshippers to Mecca as of May 25, 2026, …
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Richard Vogel wins Rolex Grand Prix Aachen after tense jump-off on United Touch Richard Vogel wins Rolex Grand Prix Aachen on United Touch, beating José MarÃa Larocca in a dramatic …
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Business
Japan Releases 1.6 Million Surgical Gloves Amid Naphtha Supply Crisis
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNaphtha shortage in Japan forces emergency glove release and hits factories and packaging Naphtha shortage in Japan disrupts medical supplies, packaging and auto production; government releases 1.6 million surgical gloves …
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World
Hajj draws over 1.6 million pilgrims as Saudi intensifies Mecca crowd controls
by anna walterby anna walterMore than 1.6 Million Arrive for 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage as Mecca Tightens Crowd Controls Over 1.6 million pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage as officials stepped …
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2026 World Cup Carbon Footprint Could Reach 5–9 Million Tonnes, Researchers Warn Experts say the 2026 World Cup carbon footprint could reach 5–9 million tonnes of CO2, driven by fan, …
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Technology
Patina raises $2 million to launch Sense1 AI model for scents
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzPatina Raises $2 Million to Scale AI-Designed Scent Molecules Patina raises $2M to scale AI-driven scent molecule design, offering sustainable, novel fragrance ingredients and reducing demand for scarce natural extracts. …
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Technology
Quartermaster raises $43 million to scale SmartMast maritime sensing network
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzQuartermaster raises $43M to scale SmartMast ship-sensor network for real-time ocean intelligence Quartermaster secured a $43 million Series A to expand SmartMast, its ship-mounted sensor and analytics platform that delivers …
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Politics
Germany’s care insurance warns as recipients surpass six million amid reform debate
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s Social Care Insurance Faces Strain as Number of Dependents Tops 6 Million New figures show 6.01 million people received social care insurance benefits in Germany in 2025, amplifying funding …