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Blackouts Cancelled, But Save the Lights: How Heat and Russian Attacks Affect Ukraine's Power Grid

Politics 07/02/2026, 21:22

Blackout schedules in Ukraine have been cancelled, but Ukrenergo asks people to save electricity due to heat and Russian attacks. The load on the grid has increased by 25% due to air conditioners. It is better not to use electricity in the evening — the system is operating at its limit. ⚡🌡️🇺🇦

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Rufus 4.15: Critical Vulnerabilities and Windows 11 Installation Errors Fixed

Technology 07/02/2026, 21:19

Rufus 4.15 is out: Critical vulnerabilities and Windows 11 installation errors fixed. 🔒 Developers have patched three security holes, eliminated hangs at 75% installation, and added RISC-V support. The update is mandatory for everyone creating bootable flash drives. 💾🚀

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Death of the Disc: How the Abandonment of Physical Media and Rising Prices Lead to Console Market Stagnation

Technology 07/02/2026, 21:15

Sony and Microsoft are changing the rules of the game: abandoning discs and rising prices lead to console stagnation. Experts predict a mass exodus of gamers to PCs, while EU regulators are ready to intervene in platform holder monopolies. 📉🎮💻

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Three-Cluster Revolution: AMD Prepares Linux for the Zen 6 Era with New Low Power Cores

Technology 07/02/2026, 21:12

AMD is preparing Linux for the transition to the Zen 6 three-cluster architecture. Support for new Low Power cores for background tasks has been added to the OS kernel, which will allow for a radical reduction in power consumption and increased device autonomy. 🚀💻 #AMD #Linux #TechNews

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Ancient Magma Oceans of Mars: How InSight Data Rewrites the History of Rocky Planets

Science 07/02/2026, 21:09

🔴 InSight mission data proves: Mars was once covered by magma oceans! Scientists found an ancient crustal boundary at a depth of 24 km, rewriting the theory of planet formation and changing the criteria for the search for life in the Universe 🪐🌋

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The Price of Eternity: How Carl Sagan Secured the Earth Photo That Changed Humanity's Self-Perception

Science 07/02/2026, 21:05

Carl Sagan fought for eight years for the right to take one photo that changed everything: how Voyager 1 photographed Earth from 6 billion km away and why it cost the permanent shutdown of the cameras 🌍📸🚀

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Large-scale expansion of the 'Shahed' plant in 'Alabuga': new satellite images

Politics 07/02/2026, 21:01

Satellite images have captured large-scale construction of new workshops in the 'Alabuga' SEZ near Yelabuga. The construction area has reached 340 hectares, and the production of 'Shahed' drones continues to grow. Ukraine is demanding a ban on the zone's advertising and has issued a warrant for its director for producing more than 13,000 UAVs. 🛰️🏭🚫

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Coffee soars to record highs: how climate anomalies in Brazil and India are reshaping market prices

Economy 07/02/2026, 20:58

Coffee and sugar prices have surged: climate anomalies in Brazil and India are hitting global reserves. 🌧️🌵 Rains in Minas Gerais have blocked harvesting, while drought in India has reduced sugar exports. ICE exchange prices are hitting records! ☕📈

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The Energy Paradox: US Overtakes China in Fossil Fuel Investments Due to AI Boom

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:55

The US has overtaken China in thermal energy investments for the first time since 2016, investing $50 billion. 📉 The main driver was the AI boom: data centers require stable power, which spurred demand for gas turbines and caused an equipment shortage. 🏭⚡ #Energy #AI #Economy

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Brussels' Final Verdict: EU Court Upholds Record €4.125 Billion Fine for Alphabet

Economy 07/02/2026, 20:52

The EU Court has delivered its final verdict in the Google case: a fine of €4.125 billion is upheld. 🏛️📉 The Alphabet corporation lost its appeal for abusing Android's dominance. This concludes a long-standing investigation that began back in 2018. 🚫🤖

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Messi vs. Spider-Man: How Generative AI and Crossovers Are Reshaping the Film Market Ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Culture 07/02/2026, 20:48

Messi and Spider-Man have joined forces in a new teaser! 🕷️⚽ Sony and Marvel are using AI and football hype to promote the film ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Find out how technology is changing the film market.

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Romance at 443 meters: Roofer-bloggers detained on the Empire State Building spire

Incidents 07/02/2026, 20:45

Extreme bloggers staged a proposal on the spire of the Empire State Building, unfurling a pacifist banner there. The NYPD detained the couple and filed eight charges, including burglary and reckless endangerment. The couple now faces up to 7 years in prison and huge fines for the costs of the special operation. 🏙️👮‍♂️💍

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Su-57 as an Interceptor: Analysis of an Atypical Combat Configuration for a Fifth-Generation Fighter

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:38

Su-57 spotted in an atypical configuration with external armament: a fifth-generation fighter is being used for rear air defense and drone interception. Experts note this is a forced measure, while photos from an Aerospace Forces base have exposed issues with secrecy protocols. 🛩️🔍

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History as a Veto: How the Volhynia Dispute Became an Obstacle to Ukraine's EU Accession

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:34

The European People's Party has proposed making Ukraine's EU accession dependent on resolving the Volhynia dispute with Poland. The initiative could turn historical memory into a political veto capable of blocking negotiations. 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇵🇱

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Critical Shortage: Ukraine Urges 40 Countries to Immediately Transfer Patriot Missiles

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:31

Ukraine has appealed to 40 countries to urgently transfer missiles for Patriot systems as early as July due to a critical shortage of ammunition. The Ministry of Defense admitted that current stocks are insufficient to repel ballistic attacks, and stocks in some units are nearly exhausted. 🚀🛡️

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Blow to logistics: Red Cross warehouse with humanitarian aid destroyed in Kyiv

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:28

Ukrainian Red Cross warehouse destroyed in Kyiv: aid stocks worth 79 million hryvnias burned. As a result of a massive Russian attack, 320,000 units of cargo were lost, dealing a blow to the capital's humanitarian logistics. 🚨🇺🇦

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One million euro fine for a fake flag: France fines owner of Russian tanker Tagor

Politics 07/02/2026, 20:20

France has fined the owner of the Russian tanker Tagor 1 million euros for using a fake flag and refusing to obey the Navy. The vessel was detained in the Atlantic and is currently awaiting the completion of the guilt admission procedure. This is part of a large-scale EU operation against the Russian "shadow fleet." ⚖️🚢🇫🇷

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Ukraine — Europe's leader in illicit tobacco: how shadow factories bypass control and why fighting kiosks doesn't work

Economy 07/02/2026, 20:25

Ukraine ranks third in Europe for the volume of illicit cigarettes. Despite declining figures, shadow factories are modernizing, and raw materials are imported under the guise of hookah tobacco. Experts warn: fighting kiosks is ineffective; production must be shut down. 🚬📉

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