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'The Odyssey' actor Matt Damon reveals Hollywood's biggest stars turned down the role before him: 'They all passed,' jokes Nolan; Watch

Matt Damon joked during a promotional interview for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey that he landed the lead role only after Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and five other A-listers had passed on it. Nolan played along, quipping that Damon was essentially the last option, drawing laughter from the cast…

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Weekend Round-Up: Amazon's Leo Satellites, Burry's Micron Short, Meta's AI Developments and More

This week has been a whirlwind of activity in the tech and finance sectors. From Amazon’s latest satellite launch to Michael Burry’s controversial short on Micron, there’s plenty to catch up on. Let’s dive into the top stories of the week.

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The immorality of world leaders is contagious. Thank heavens for the pope

In a political wasteland dominated by billionaires, war criminals and mega-corporations, the head of the Catholic church is a rare figure of moral leadership, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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Pope praises US history of welcoming migrants in implicit rebuke to Trump

Pope Leo urges Americans to live up to ideals of Declaration of Independence in first key address to US

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Amazon set to launch Leo, its rival to SpaceX's Starlink internet, later this year

Amazon has deployed enough satellites to begin offering its Leo internet service this year, marking its most significant step yet in the race to take on SpaceX's Starlink.

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Amazon's Starlink Rival Leo Surpasses 390 Satellites After Atlas V Launch, Eyes Initial Service This Year

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) expects to roll out initial internet service with its Leo broadband satellite network later this year after its latest launch pushed the constellation’s satellite count above 390, a company executive said Thursday.

Benzinga

Are we finally about to get decent wifi on trains and planes?

Wifi on the go is often unreliable – on buses, trains and, increasingly, planes. Whether via cellular or satellite systems, connectivity at speed suffers from highly variable signal coverage and strength. This leads to delays, degraded data speeds and service interruptions.

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Amazon now has enough satellites to launch competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink

Amazon Leo now has more than 390 satellites in orbit, though it is still a tiny fraction of SpaceX’s 10,000-strong Starlink constellation

The Independent UK

Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites

Amazon's latest batch of 29 satellites lifted off from Florida early on Thursday aboard an Atlas V rocket from United Launch Alliance, marking the ‌company's 14th launch ⁠of dozens more ⁠planned to deploy more than 3,200 satellites that will provide global internet coverage from space.

The Economic Times

Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX

Schism caused by Society of Saint Pius X ordaining four bishops without consent presents first crisis for Pope Leo

The Guardian - UK

Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo broadband satellites to orbit from Florida (video)

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit from Florida early Thursday morning (July 2).

Space

Fears of Catholic schism as defiant sect ordains ultra-conservative bishops

Consecrations by Society of Saint Pius X bring automatic excommunication for bishops – and crisis for Pope Leo

The Guardian - UK

The Russia-Ukraine War Is a Test Case for the Future of Military Communications

Ukraine's military now relies on an estimated 100,000 satellite internet terminals, making it one of the world's largest wartime users of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) communications systems.

International Business Times

China's top-secret 'dragon' space plane just released another unidentified object over Earth

The Shenlong, or "divine dragon," space plane just deployed a mysterious payload above our planet. The top-secret spacecraft, which has never been properly photographed, has now released at least nine objects in low Earth orbit.

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Rocket Lab launches 'Ten Owl of Ten' mission, sending up Japanese Earth-observing radar satellite (video)

Rocket Lab launched the "Ten Owl of Ten" mission from New Zealand today (June 26), adding to Japanese company Synspective's imaging constellation.

The Guardian - US

Crisis looms for Pope Leo as splinter sect seeks to ordain far-right bishops

Conflict threatens to worsen mounting tensions between the Vatican and rightwing Catholics in the US and globally

International Business Times UK

Lionel Messi's Father Health Update: Argentina Legend's Dad Could Possibly Be 'Discharged' From Hospital Soon

New reports from Argentina indicate Lionel Messi's father Jorge is in a much better condition and is likely to be discharged from the hospital, providing relief for the football star.

Bangkok Post

NT urged to hand satellite slot back to NBTC

State enterprise National Telecom (NT) should return the 126°E geostationary (GEO) satellite slot to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) for re-allocation before the filing for the slot expires in December 2026, according to a consultancy.

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Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi's latest World Cup heroics

Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami appears a masterstroke as he leads Argentina towards a potential second World Cup title. Still performing at an elite level at 38, Messi's decision to play in the US has revitalized his career and boosted soccer's profile. His teammates and coaches laud his continued…

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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Breaks Silence After Trump’s “Offensive” Comment As Top Diplomat Cancels US Visit

Trump’s remarks about Meloni came shortly after she had praised him as a “strong personality.”

The Economic Times

Reliance Jio eyes India's own satellite broadband network

Reliance Jio is exploring a plan to build its own satellite network for India. This initiative aims to bring internet access to remote areas. The company is also partnering with global satellite providers. This dual approach will speed up service delivery. Jio is establishing ground stations to support this ambitious…

The Economic Times

Reliance Jio Telecom Business: Ambanis bet on 5G, AI and broadband in five-point blueprint for Jio's next chapter

Reliance Jio remains India's telecom leader with aggressive 5G expansion, growing subscriber numbers, and new digital services featured prominently at the AGM. Reliance Jio announced five strategic growth commitments, including expanding 5G adoption and broadband access, as its subscriber base surpassed 524 million. The company is also venturing into satellite…

Space

'It's quite a bit more than we expected': Satellite reveals immense scale of GPS signal tampering

For the first time, an experimental satellite has mapped the scale of GPS jamming across Europe and the Middle East from space.

The Economic Times

$15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in space

Reliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and extending its telecom dominance into space. This ambitious project, potentially costing $10-15 billion, seeks to bolster India's digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign infrastructure, positioning Jio as a major global player.

Bangkok Post

Call for tech defences to protect sovereignty

Thailand must urgently strengthen its "communication sovereignty" to protect national interests in an increasingly borderless digital environment dominated by global technology platforms and emerging low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks, according to AM Thanapant Raicharoen, commissioner of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

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