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China is preparing to launch more than a dozen rockets over the next month, marking a dramatic acceleration in its commercial space program as both state entities and private firms race to deploy low-Earth orbit satellite constellations. The upcoming launch wave is slated to begin as early as Wednesday, when private firm Orienspace attempts a sea launch of its Gravity-1 Y4 solid-propellant rocket in the waters east of Shanghai. The mission will carry six Dongpo series satellites for the Huantian constellation, signaling the operational transition of the world’s largest solid-fuel rocket into routine commercial service. The surge comes amid a…

NEW YORK — Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday.Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.In terms of genre: The combination of R&B/hip-hop remains on top in the U.S., but its dominance is being challenged by genre diversification, as other styles experience growth.Latin and country music are surging thanks to artists like Bad Bunny and Ella Langley. Certain AI-generated tracks are also growing in popularity.And in film and TV, Netflix continues its command in the…

Unsafe Injections Can Spread HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C In a significant public health warning, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges and healthcare institutions across India to strictly follow safe injection practices after concerns about the transmission of blood-borne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV). The advisory highlights that unsafe injection practices remain a preventable but serious threat to patient safety. According to the NMC, the reuse of needles and syringes, improper handling of medication vials, poor infection control measures, and unsafe disposal of medical waste can contribute to the spread…

Yes, we did an NFL Half-Decade Team last year, but if you’re a strict follower of the Gregorian calendar, we’re technically only halfway through the decade now. If you’re not a strict follower, consider this an update.In any case, the NFL in the 2020s has already featured quarterback brilliance, record-shattering receiver play and iconic postseason thrillers. Over the past six seasons, legends such as Tom Brady have retired, current stars like Josh Allen are leaving their mark and new stars such as Bijan Robinson are emerging.But who’s been the best of the best since the start of the decade? Here’s my 2020s…

A 7-Eleven convenience store’s front is pictured in Los Angeles, California, November 20, 2024. Etienne Laurent | Afp | Getty ImagesSeven & i Holdings Co. shares closed 3.6% higher Friday after a Nikkei report said the 7-Eleven parent was nearing a deal to buy a stake in Polish convenience giant Zabka Group.The potential transaction, expected to be worth several hundred billion yen, underscores Seven & i’s strategy to expand its overseas convenience store business by entering the Eastern European market, the Nikkei reported.Zabka Group, established in 1998, has more than 10,000 franchise-operated stores in Poland selling hot snacks and groceries. Shares…

Tytphoid and Monsoon-How are they related?IntroductionEvery monsoon season, rising floodwaters transform familiar streets into contaminated channels carrying sewage, waste, and disease-causing microbes.Among the most dangerous pathogens circulating in this mix is Salmonella typhi, the bacterium responsible for typhoid disease. While cholera often dominates public attention during monsoon-related gastrointestinal outbreaks, typhoid is equally serious—and far more insidious.Its slow onset, subtle early symptoms, and ability to spread silently through contaminated food and water make it a major public-health threat during heavy rains.Understanding how flooding accelerates Salmonella typhi bacterium, recognizing early warning signs, and adopting preventive habits can dramatically reduce the risk of…

The 2026 MLB season is off to a blazing start, and history has already been made just a few weeks in.We’re keeping track of all the major milestones reached and records broken across the league this season.Here’s the latest:Nolan Arenado Hits 2KArizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado registered his 2,000th career MLB hit against the Athletics on July 20, smacking a double to left field in the bottom of the fifth inning. In doing so, he became the 297th player to reach the 2,000-hit mark.On the season, the five-time Silver Slugger and 10-time Gold Glover has totaled 13 home runs…

A visitor watches an AI sign on an animated screen at the Mobile World Congress, the telecom industry’s biggest annual gathering, in Barcelona.Josep Lago | Afp | Getty ImagesOpenAI and Anthropic increased their federal lobbying spending to record levels in the second quarter of 2026 as the artificial intelligence industry poured millions into influencing Washington ahead of the midterm elections and ahead of their highly anticipated IPOs.Together, the two leading AI developers spent $3.17 million during the quarter, up 23% from the first three months of the year, according to federal lobbying disclosures.Anthropic spent $1.97 million from April through June,…

Three in four Americans don’t have enough wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones, according to a recent report from The Aspen Institute, a nonprofit think tank.About 34.5 million U.S. households fall short of what the group terms its “essential wealth” benchmark, which The Aspen Institute defines as having six weeks of take-home pay in savings combined with a high enough net worth to achieve both homeownership and retirement security. “The fact that most households fall short of that, we think, is a signal for a lot of the financial frustrations, the financial nihilism that we’re seeing nowadays,” said…

Since its 2022 launch, the Steam Deck has consistently been at or near the top of the company’s “top selling products by revenue” charts, with brief dips outside of the top 10 treated as newsworthy events. But sales of the popular handheld gaming PC have apparently been on a steep decline since the system relaunched at a higher price in May. Linux-focused gaming site Boiling Steam breaks down the historical data, showing how the Deck’s chart position has fallen from fifth place immediately after orders resumed in late May down to 14th place for two weeks in early July (the…