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SpaceX's thirteenth Starship flight test never left the ground. Four Raptor engines failed to ignite during Wednesday's attempt, triggering an automatic abort just moments before liftoff. It's a setback for a program that's been building momentum, and engineers will need to work through the engine data before the next window opens.
Across the Atlantic, two young British men have been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for their roles in the Scattered Spider cyberattacks, including a devastating breach of Transport for London that caused roughly thirty-nine million dollars in damages. Investigators found evidence the attacks were still actively underway when one suspect was arrested, and authorities say the sentences have effectively dismantled the group.
And in Brussels, the European Union has made it official — Google will be required to share search data with competitors and open up artificial intelligence features on Android devices. It's one of the most aggressive regulatory moves yet under the Digital Markets Act, and it sets a precedent that could reshape how big tech operates across the continent and beyond.
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