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Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 4,000 jobs

Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 4,000 jobs

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet Jaguar Land Rover and Unite union leaders to discuss job cuts as many as 4,000 workers may lose their jobs.

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The Long Game: Crime, Finance, and Failure in the News

The Long Game: Crime, Finance, and Failure in the News

In a conversation with a former criminal, the distinction between quick crimes and long-term manipulation emerges, revealing how patience and trust can be exploited for financial gain. This concept of 'the long game' also appears in finance and aerospace, where long-term strategies and risks play a pivotal role.

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US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Strait of Hormuz

US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, ending a month-long pause in hostilities. The action targeted Revolutionary Guard forces preparing to launch rockets with sea mines, according to U.S. Central Command.

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NASA’s ‘Giant Leap Forward’ with New Space Telescope

NASA’s ‘Giant Leap Forward’ with New Space Telescope

NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, hailed as a 'giant leap forward' in space exploration. According to the BBC, the telescope separated from its SpaceX rocket about 30 minutes after launch and is now en route to its destination.

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South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash

South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash

A 4,000kg piece of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket hit the Moon’s surface on Wednesday, with South Korea’s space agency capturing the event from orbit. According to BBC and other reports, the uncontrolled impact occurred after the rocket stage drifted for 18 months under the influence of gravitational forces.

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NASA Astronauts Conduct 6.5-Hour Spacewalk Outside ISS

NASA Astronauts Conduct 6.5-Hour Spacewalk Outside ISS

NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir conducted a 6.5-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Thursday to install mounting hardware. According to the BBC, the task was part of preparations for future solar array installations.

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What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?

What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?

A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage is set to collide with the Moon on 5 August at approximately 5,400 mph, according to NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies and multiple independent astronomers. The impact is expected to create a crater around 90 feet wide and is being observed for scientific purposes.

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Stunning photos capture July’s Buck Moon over the UK

Stunning photos capture July’s Buck Moon over the UK

The July full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, illuminated the UK sky on Wednesday night, with skygazers capturing stunning images of the celestial event. The moon reached its peak at 15:36 BST, according to BBC.

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July’s Buck Moon to Light Up UK Skies on 29 July

July’s Buck Moon to Light Up UK Skies on 29 July

The July full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, will light up the UK night sky on Wednesday, according to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. It will peak at 15:36 BST on 29 July.

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July’s Full Buck Moon: When to See It and What to Know

July’s Full Buck Moon: When to See It and What to Know

July’s full Buck Moon will reach its peak on Wednesday, July 29, at 9:35 a.m. CDT, with the best viewing opportunities at moonrise shortly after sunset. Named for the time of year when male deer begin growing new antlers, the Buck Moon will appear low on the southeastern horizon and may take on a golden or reddish hue due to atmospheric effects.

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