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- 1Iran Seizes US Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz●“Iran Seizes US Remus 600 Underwater Drone in Hormuz, Releases Footage” by Palestine Chronicle Staff @ palestine@fedibir
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy says it seized a US Remus 600 autonomous underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz and has released footage of the captured drone. The incident adds to a series of confrontations between Iranian and American forces in Gulf waters, where repeated seizures of unmanned vessels have raised tensions. The Palestine Chronicle highlighted the seizure and footage as evidence of Iran's assertive posture toward US military assets in the strategic waterway.
- 2Jim Al-Khalili to tackle mysteries of time in 2026 Christmas Lectures●Jim Al-Khalili to explore mysteries of time in 2026 Christmas Lectures
Physicist and broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili will deliver the 2026 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, taking on the science of time. The announcement has drawn attention from science followers, who see the lectures as a chance for a leading physicist to explain one of physics' deepest puzzles to a broad family audience in the tradition of the long-running series.
- 3Japan's LOMBY raises $2.5M to scale delivery robots●Japan's LOMBY raises $2.5M Series A to mass-produce delivery robots
Japanese robotics startup LOMBY has raised $2.5 million in a Series A funding round to finance mass production of its delivery robots. The investment is intended to move the company from development toward large-scale manufacturing of autonomous robots for last-mile delivery. Further details about the investors or production timeline have not been disclosed.
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Nissan has detailed its third-generation e-POWER powertrain, the company's series-hybrid system in which a petrol engine acts solely as a generator for the electric motor that drives the wheels. The new generation is presented on Nissan's global technology pages as a further refinement of efficiency and refinement in the drivetrain, and it is drawing attention among technology and automotive enthusiasts discussing its engineering approach.
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Yokohama DeNA BayStars lost to the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in NPB play, with rookie starter Kokoro Katayama surrendering the lead via a bases-loaded walk after issuing four walks in three innings. Manager Aikawa called giving up the deciding run from a walk the worst possible pattern for a defense. Shinnosuke Miyazaki had earlier put DeNA ahead with a timely hit. The result matters for DeNA's fight to finish above .500 and avoid the new Climax Series rules.
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Ookla has released new benchmark data for Android foldable phones, comparing performance across devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z series ahead of a possible dual-screen iPhone. The results fuel ongoing debate over which foldables offer the best speeds, just as Apple is rumored to be preparing its own entry into the foldable market.
- 7Activision to take over Halo amid Xbox reorganization●Activision is taking over Halo as part of a Xbox shake-up
Microsoft is restructuring its gaming division, with Activision taking over the Halo franchise from Halo Studios as part of a wider Xbox shake-up. The reorganization reportedly comes alongside layoffs, raising concerns among fans and industry watchers about the future of one of Xbox's flagship series and the teams behind it.
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The WNBA playoffs are underway, with the league's first-round series tipping off as fans and analysts follow the chase for this year's championship. Discussion is focusing on the contenders, matchups and standout players as the postseason gets started. It marks the start of the most-watched stretch of the women's basketball season in the United States.
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Norwegian retail sales returned to growth in August, according to a report highlighted by TradingView. The rebound suggests consumer demand in Norway picked up after a weaker stretch, though no figures, drivers or follow-up commentary were included in the coverage. Economists and market watchers typically track the monthly series for signals on household spending and the outlook for Norwegian interest rates.