The Pentagon taps Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help decide what the military should do next

TechCrunch - Sep 30, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just launched a 120-day study on the future of warfare, led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich, and while it makes sense given their ties to the administration, critics could point out that Musk's and Luckey's companies already sell the kinds of technology the study is likely to recommend.

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The second day of FHS World 2026 in Dubai brought together some of the hospitality sector’s most influential investors, operators, policymakers and innovators, with discussions ranging from longevity and wellness to artificial intelligence, investment strategy, food security and the changing relationship between hotel owners and operators. Across 25 sessions, a consistent message emerged: hospitality is entering a period in which access to capital and technology alone will not determine success. The industry’s next phase will depend increasingly on disciplined investment, resilient destinations, stronger organisational cultures and the ability to use technology to enhance — rather than replace — the human experience.

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Viper Image That Caused Alarm in California Was A.I.-Generated

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Earth's vital signs are flashing red: Seven of nine key systems have been breached - as scientists warn 'we're rapidly running out of time'

Sep 30, 2026

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Attackers Exploit Zimbra Flaw to Deploy Web Shells and Harvest Authentication Secrets

Sep 30, 2026

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Mystery erupts as US spy satellite explodes… and Space Force won't rule out an attack

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Attackers Abuse MSP360 to Deploy ScreenConnect in Dual-RMM Phishing Attacks

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Attackers Abuse MSP360 to Deploy ScreenConnect in Dual-RMM Phishing Attacks

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Axis and ICICI vs SBI: How Flipkart and Amazon are shaping India’s banking partnerships for 10% festive discounts

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October sale: As India's festive sales approach, e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon are promoting banking partners for discounts. Flipkart emphasises Axis and ICICI Bank offers, while Amazon features SBI for 10% instant savings.

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