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When it will peak and cloud cover forecast

When it will peak and cloud cover forecast

Sky-gazers will be able to enjoy October’s dazzling full moon — known as a harvest moon — at peak illumination early next week. And it’s not just any full moon; it will be a supermoon, which is when it’s at its closest point to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter. (Harvest moon + a supermoon = a super harvest …

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Google Cuts Staff Working in Cloud

Google Cuts Staff Working in Cloud

2025-10-01T14:34:51Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Google’s Cloud unit had staff cuts on Monday, Business …

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James Webb Space Telescope reveals thick cosmic dust of Sagittarius B2, the most most enormous star-forming cloud in the Milky Way — Space photo of the week

James Webb Space Telescope reveals thick cosmic dust of Sagittarius B2, the most most enormous star-forming cloud in the Milky Way — Space photo of the week

Quick facts What it is: Sagittarius B2 (Sgr B2) molecular cloud Where it is: 25,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius When it was shared: Sept. 24, 2025 Why it’s so special: Stars in the Milky Way galaxy are born in huge molecular clouds. The most massive is Sagittarius B2, which is just a few hundred light-years from our …

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Microsoft ends Israel military unit’s access to cloud service

Microsoft ends Israel military unit’s access to cloud service

Microsoft has cut off some services to a unit in Israel’s Defense Ministry after investigating allegations that it was using Microsoft cloud products for the mass surveillance of Palestinians. In a blog post published Thursday, Microsoft President Brad Smith said the move came after reviewing an Aug. 6 report from The Guardian that said an Israel Defense Forces intelligence unit …

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Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance

Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance

Microsoft has cut off the Israel Ministry of Defense’s access to some of its tech and services after an internal investigation found the organization appeared to be using its tech to store surveillance data on phone calls made by Palestinians.   The tech giant announced on Thursday that it made the decision to “cease and disable” certain subscriptions from the Israeli military. This affects subscriptions to Azure cloud storage and certain AI services.   “We do not provide …

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Microsoft blocks the Israeli military from some cloud and AI services

Microsoft blocks the Israeli military from some cloud and AI services

Microsoft is blocking the Israeli military’s access to cloud and AI services that have been used in the mass surveillance of Palestinian civilians. Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith announced the decision in an internal memo to employees on Thursday, after The Guardian and others reported last month that the Israeli government stored recordings and data on Azure of …

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Amazon (AMZN) Taps Software Giant in $9B Push to Float ‘Independent Cloud for Europe’

Amazon (AMZN) Taps Software Giant in B Push to Float ‘Independent Cloud for Europe’

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of tech giant Amazon (AMZN), has onboarded German software heavyweight SAP (SAP) as it races to launch its first sovereign cloud service in Europe this year. The service is expected to kick off sometime this year in Brandenburg, Germany. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock …

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NASA’s Webb Explores Largest Star-Forming Cloud in Milky Way

NASA’s Webb Explores Largest Star-Forming Cloud in Milky Way

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a colorful array of massive stars and glowing cosmic dust in the Sagittarius B2 molecular cloud, the most massive and active star-forming region in our Milky Way galaxy.  “Webb’s powerful infrared instruments provide detail we’ve never been able to see before, which will help us to understand some of the still-elusive mysteries of …

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Asian stocks slip as growth concerns cloud outlook – Reuters

Asian stocks slip as growth concerns cloud outlook  Reuters Asia markets track Wall Street declines after U.S. Fed chair suggests stocks are overvalued  CNBC Asia Poised for Muted Start as Powell Holds Back: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg.com Asian shares mostly slip after Wall Street rally takes a pause  The Seattle Times Asia stocks dip tracking Wall St weakness amid tech losses, rate caution  Investing.com Source link

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