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Daily news recap
Tehran says 'nothing' finalised after Trump claims deal to end Iran war near : Iran has insisted that a final decision on an agreement to end the current conflict with the US has not yet been reached, despite President Trump again claiming a deal was likely to be signed imminently.
Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran : ## Watch: Massive hailstones pound Denver in powerful storm Strong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday. US & Canada
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M65 · NGC 3628 2025
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M42 · M42 2025
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M13 · M13 Wide Field
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M101 · The Pinwheel Galaxy
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AI Tools & Models
Anthropic apologizes for invisible Claude Fable guardrails
Anthropic has apologized for stealthily throttling its new AI model, Claude Fable 5, with hidden guardrails that undermine both researchers and rivals using it to develop competing systems. The compan…
How Preply combines AI and human tutors to personalize learning
Preply uses OpenAI to launch AI-generated lesson summaries, providing personalized feedback and language learning exercises.
Claude Fable is relentlessly proactive
After two days of experience with Claude Fable 5 I think the best way to describe it is relentlessly proactive. It knows a whole lot of tricks and it will deploy pretty much any of them to get to its.…
Our new community investments in Virginia support local jobs and expand energy affordability.
Virginia has been a home for Google for more than a decade, with an office in Reston and data centers in Loudoun and Prince William Counties. Today, we’re deepening our commitment to the Commonwealth …
Software & AI
AI agent bankrupted their operator while trying to scan DN42
An AI agent tried to join the DN42 hobbyist network to perform a network scan, and bankrupted their operator with a $6531.30 AWS bill.
Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden try to fight censorship with bipartisan JAWBONE Act
US Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today introduced the JAWBONE Act, a proposed law that could fuel lawsuits against federal officials who try to coerce broadcasters or tech platfor…
Astronomy & Astrophotography
NASA’s Chandra Discovers Possible Supernova Remnant in Galactic Center
Using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found a supernova remnant in an intriguing neighborhood in the middle of our galaxy. A paper describing these new findings publis…
Space & Science
NASA Award Boosts Space Technology Research Capabilities
9 min read ### NASA Marches Toward Artemis III Mission in 2027, Names Crew Members article 3 days ago 4 min read ### NASA’s X-59 Aircraft Flies Supersonic for First Time article 7 days ago 4 min read …
NASA Robotic Tech Demo Will Advance Prototype Gamma-Ray Detectors
A new type of gamma-ray sensor developed by NASA, called AstroPix, will take part in a robotic arm demonstration on the agency’s upcoming Fly Foundational Robots mission, set to launch in late 2027.
NASA reveals Artemis III crew for one of the most complex space missions ever
- NASA has selected the Artemis III crew for a high-stakes 2027 mission designed to test the future of lunar exploration. Astronauts will launch aboard Orion and perform unprecedented docking operatio…
Books
Ghost Engine
New to you — recent work by favorite author Charles Stross.
LEGO & Bricks
LEGO: LEGO Architecture Sagrada Família revealed!
A model of the beautiful Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona has been revealed. It contains in excess of 12,000 pieces, making it the largest LEGO set ever, in terms of number of parts. It l
LEGO: Two more Formula 1 Helmets revealed
Two new F1 helmets have been added to LEGO.com today. Like their Ferrari predecessors, the pair of McLaren drivers' helmets, 43017 Oscar Piastri and 43023 Lando Norris, look absolutely superb and, like on the first tw
LEGO: LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets revealed!
Following the launch of LEGO SMART Play with Star Wars in March, a selection of new Pokémon SMART Play sets have been announced today! Auditorily, the use of SMART Play makes sense with Pokémon since the tech is simil
LEGO: LEGO Technic Aston Martin AMR25 F1 Car revealed!
The onslaught of Technic Formula 1 cars carries on with 42240 Aston Martin Aramco AMR25 F1 Car, arriving on July 1st. Naturally, this set is similar to others from the series, with 1547 pieces and costing £199.99, $22
IAMBRICK: Nest City Azure Throne 2363 PCS
1. Fantasy Royal Castle Inspired by Medieval Kingdoms Inspired by the royal stronghold at the heart of the Roland Federation , this majestic castle features towering spires stacked like a king's crown. Blending medie
IAMBRICK: Icehorn Longhouse 1694 PCS
1. Authentic Viking Settlement Recreation Faithfully inspired by traditional Viking longhouses, this build features a snowy landscape, a rustic thatched roof, and a waterside dock that capture the spirit of a Nordic co
IAMBRICK: Nest City Azurelight Hall 2668 PCS
IAMBRICK Nest City Azurelight Hall 1. Battle-Damaged Fortress Theme Inspired by the western stronghold of the Roland Federation — “Azure Citadel”, this set blends classic medieval castle architecture with a post-batt
IAMBRICK: Floramare 526 PCS
IAMBRICK Floramare Product Highlights: 1. High-quality craftsmanship : Utilizes all-high-quality brick components; 2. Dreamy jellyfish design : Creates a unique jellyfish shape with natural light and shadow; 3. D