SpaceX sends giant Starship into orbit for the first time but ends the flight early

CBC - Sep 28, 2026

SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet, but decided to cut short the flight.

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Lobby, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform that automates complex booking operations across suppliers of travel, hospitality and experiences, has carried out several analysis of reservation workflows that reveal a consistent pattern and challenge some common assumptions within hospitality. For years, hotels have focused on reducing reservation response times and on increasing conversion rates, as well as operational efficiency. According to Lobby’s analysis, the actual weaknesses in this part of the process are related to information, guest intent and the commercial opportunities lost between request and booking.

Siri Co-Creator to Open New Paris Forum Tackling AI’s Impact on the Traveller Journey

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The world is not moving towards a single artificial intelligence future. The United States, Europe, China, the Middle East and India are developing distinct systems shaped by different approaches to innovation, sovereignty, trust, data and scale. On 28 and 29 October, the Global Resilience Network (GRN) will bring those five pathways into one room at the Global Travel Futures Forum in Paris and test what they mean in practice for the global travel economy.

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Webinar: How to Govern AI Agents, Reduce Excessive Access, and Control Shadow AI

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Webinar: How to Govern AI Agents, Reduce Excessive Access, and Control Shadow AI

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Carbonato Botnet Compromises Docker Hosts to Deploy Telegram-Controlled Hermes AI Agent

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Carbonato Botnet Compromises Docker Hosts to Deploy Telegram-Controlled Hermes AI Agent

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Did Anthropic’s A.I. Really Make a Scientific Discovery on Its Own?

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Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

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Apple ordered to pay $5.7bn after losing vibration tech patent suit

Audio firm Taction Technology claimed Apple infringed its patents for tech used to power device vibrations.

Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo

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Offshore wind plant to bring jobs boost to Montrose

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Severe dust pollution blowing into Alberta community downwind of the oilsands, study warns

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New peer-reviewed research shows that Fort McKay, Alta. faces disproportionately high levels of dust pollution, frequently exceeding Alberta's regulatory guidelines for ambient air quality. Researchers say outdated monitoring standards leave the community vulnerable to intense spikes of contamination.

SpaceX Starship targets first-ever orbit with 26 Starlink V3 satellites: When and where to watch the launch today

Sep 28, 2026

SpaceX Starship targets first-ever orbit with 26 Starlink V3 satellites: When and where to watch the launch today

The 14th flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket is scheduled today, targeting Earth orbit while deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites. The flight includes significant maneuvers and aims to enhance satellite internet capacity, speed, and reliability. Check when and where to watch the launch today.

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