Meghan Markle upsets Prince Harry with shocking tone-deaf move
Meghan Markle may have been riding high in the success of her booming business ventures, but her insensitive move has seemingly caused deep pain to her husband Prince Harry.
The Duchess of Sussex has been focusing on expanding her lifestyle brand, As Ever, and has quickly been adding new items to her collection. After Meghan’s restock and special summer items sold out within an hour after release on June 20, the former Suits star launched her 2023 Napa Valley Rosé on Tuesday.
As expected, the wine was sold out in the next hour from the website. However, royal experts pointed out how Meghan’s choice date for the launch had been rather tone-deaf.
Prince Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, passed away in a tragic car crash in 1996, in which the driver was found to be drunk leading to the sad demise of the beloved princess.
Meghan’s wine launch coincided with the same day as what would have been Diana’s 64th birthday.
According to royal reporter and commentator, Kinsey Schofield, Meghan had made a “cruel” move to “hijack” Diana’s memory.
claims that the release of the beverage on the late Princess Diana’s birthday has “struck a nerve” with those in the royal household.
“I think Diana’s death remains one of the most heart-breaking and symbolic moments in modern royal history,” she said during a discussion with The Sun.
“Linking that memory, whether intentionally or accidentally, to a commercial product, especially one tied to alcohol, feels like a profound misjudgement.”
Schofield added, “There are 363 other days to launch a wine or an alcohol brand. Choosing this one, even if unintentional, speaks volumes.”
The expert pointed out that Harry would have been upset by the move which was “shockingly tone deaf”.
She noted that July 1 is a “tough day” for Harry as he would still be “thinking about the mother he lost, the mother that he loved, the mother that he talks to us about constantly”. Meanwhile, Meghan would be “excited” for her launch, a sharp contrast.
Neat, affordable and great-sounding hi-fi is becoming increasingly rare but Elac’s Debut ConneX DCB41 ticks all of those boxes.
Our team of expert testers reviewed the Elac Debut ConneX DCB41 back in 2022 and the system not only earned a glowing five-star rating but it also managed to pick up a coveted What Hi-Fi? Award for the past two years. And all of this at the full asking price of £529. So, you can imagine our delight now that the price has dropped to £339 at Richer Sounds and Peter Tyson.
We’ve seen the Elacs at this price before – during Black Friday last year to be precise – but they went back up and we are pleased to report that they are back to being an absolute bargain.
Current What Hi-Fi? Award winners, these Elacs are flexible standmount speakers, combining superb sound quality with Bluetooth streaming and a phono stage for accommodating a turntable. They can easily double up as a clever soundbar alternative for your TV setup, thanks to their HDMI ARC socket, too.
Set-up is fuss-free: one speaker in the pair contains all the electronics, amplification and connections, and the other sports a more conventional passive design. The speakers are then linked together with a cable.
You don’t get any fancy network streaming smarts included here as there is no wi-fi (see the Triangle AIO Twin and KEFSX II LT systems for wi-fi streaming setups). But it doesn’t get simpler than playing tunes wirelessly from your phone or laptop over Bluetooth, which is what you get here.
Optical and USB inputs offer alternative wired connections to an external music source, while the Elacs can do the job of a soundbar thanks to the provision of an HDMI ARC input.
The Elac package is very well-made, brilliantly executed and of course, very convenient, removing the need for external amplification and boxes along the way.
The added convenience of having nearly all you could want in one place doesn’t seem to have sacrificed the sound stakes, either.
In our Elac Debut ConneX DCB41 review, we explain that we found the speakers to be “controlled and even-handed” with a clear, balanced and insightful sound. In fact, we went so far as to say we could find “no obvious areas of weakness”. As you can tell, we are pretty big fans of this talented speaker pairing.
These fantastic powered speakers are great at their full price, but this excellent £339 deal at Richer Sounds makes them a bargain that deserves serious attention.
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SAVE $200: As of July 2, the Shark Navigator robot vacuum is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon. This is 44% off its list price of $449.99 and marks its lowest-ever price on Amazon.
There have been plenty of early Prime Day deals dropping ahead of Amazon’s big summer sale event, including robot vacuums. One of our favorite deals is on the Shark Navigator robot vacuum, which has dropped to its lowest-ever price at the retailer.
The Shark Navigator robot vacuum is currently marked down to $249.99. This is 44% off its list price of $449.99, saving you $200. This is the lowest-ever price on Amazon.
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This robot vacuum will make sure your carpets and floors get a deep clean. With powerful suction and SmartPath Navigation, the Shark Navigator robot vacuum can map out your home to get the most effective clean without running into any obstacles. It also self-empties after each clean to make things easier. Its bagless base can hold up to 60 days worth of dirt, debris, hair, and more, so you can go a couple of months without even thinking about it.
Why wait for Prime Day to score this deal? Act now to get the Shark Navigator robot vacuum at its lowest-ever price.
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Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) – JEFF-4.0 nuclear data library is now available
The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) Data Bank has released the latest version of the Joint Evaluated Fission and Fusion (JEFF) nuclear data library. JEFF-4.0 has been developed by a community of experts over a period of eight years since the release of JEFF-3.3 in 2017.
The JEFF-4.0 nuclear data library combines the available experimental and theoretical knowledge of nuclear reactions into a standard format nuclear data file that serves a wide user community. JEFF-4.0 is a general-purpose library suitable not only for nuclear fission and fusion applications, but also for domains such as space and earth exploration, medical isotope production and basic science. The development of JEFF-4.0 included a significant improvement over JEFF-3.3 in modelling and simulation performance for light water reactors (e.g. reactivity versus burnup, boron-letdown, power maps, inventories) and a continued improvement for advanced reactor simulations.
Over the development period, the JEFF project has implemented many changes and updates to the library contents and to the way the data are produced. Highlights include the new evaluations of neutron-induced reactions on the major actinides U-235, U-238 and Pu-239, as well as the thermal neutron-induced fission yield for U-235, U-238, Pu-239 and Pu-241. The thermal scattering sub-library was improved for the key case of hydrogen in water and expanded significantly in co-operation with other initiatives. Decay data was augmented with the most recent outcomes of gamma-ray total absorption measurements. JEFF now provides a proton-induced reaction sub-library that has benefited from a careful review of worldwide evaluated data and an evaluation of activation data. There is a substantial integration of TENDL evaluations in JEFF-4.0 and the charged particle-induced reaction data are adopted from the TENDL project.
The JEFF-4.0 library was released in June 2025, recently announced at the 16th Nuclear Data for Science and Technology Conference (ND2025), and is now publicly available for download from the NEA Data Bank website.
The NEA Data Bank has modernised its systems to enhance the support and development of the library, providing a fully reproducible processing and verification process following open science principles. All data is distributed through the new NEA Data Bank data management platform, complete with digital object identifiers (DOIs). The library release will be accompanied by a topical European Physical Journal A article collection presenting the library contents and most relevant benchmarking results.
This image, taken with ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), shows the supernova remnant SNR 0509-67.5.
ESO/P. Das et al. Background sta
Astronomers studying the night sky from the Southern Hemisphere have uncovered a supernova — the powerful explosion of a star — that appears to detonated twice. The unique discovery of the double-detonation supernova comes as two smaller nova explosions have caused stars to suddenly become visible to the naked eye.
A supernova, according to NASA, is an extremely bright, super-powerful explosion of a star and the biggest explosion that humans have ever seen. Astronomers uncovered the rare double-detonation supernova by studying a “cosmic bubble” — known as a supernova remnant — called SNR 0509-67.5. It’s 23 light-years across and expanding at over 11 million miles per hour. It’s previously been imaged by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.
SNR 0509-67.5 is in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy that orbits the Milky Way about 160,000 light-years distant in the constellation Dorado. SNR 0509-67.5 is Type Ia supernovae, which are known to produce iron on Earth, including in blood. Understanding these explosions of white dwarf stars is critical to astronomers who use them to measure distances in space.
How A Supernova Exploded Twice
SNR 0509-67.5 is a Type Ia supernova, the result of two stars orbiting each other. One, a white dwarf star — the dense core of a dead sun-like star — sucks matter onto its surface from the other star until a thermonuclear explosion occurs. The new discovery of a double-detonation supports the theory that, in at least some Type Ia supernovae, the white dwarf can be covered by a bubble of helium that, when it ignites, causes a shockwave that triggers a second detonation in the core of the star.
Astronomers predicted that if a double detonation had occurred, the remnant of the supernova would contain two separate shells of calcium. That’s exactly what was observed using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile. The discovery was published today in Nature Astronomy.
Hubble Spots A Supernova
Earlier this year, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope imaged a supernova about 600 million light-years away in the constellation Gemini. Visible as a blue dot at the center of the image above, supernova SN 2022aajn is also a Type Ia supernova. Exactly these types of supernovae are useful for astronomers because they all have the same intrinsic luminosity. That means they can be used as beacons to measure the distance to faraway galaxies.
ForbesA ‘New Star’ Suddenly Got 3 Million Times Brighter — How To See ItBy Jamie Carter
Background
Although they fall into the category of smaller explosions called a nova, two exploding stars are currently visible in the night sky. V572 Velorum, in the constellation Vela and V462 Lupi, in the constellation Lupus — only visible from the Southern Hemisphere — are currently shining millions of times brighter than usual.
Later this year or next year, if predictions are correct, a star in the Northern Hemisphere called T Coronae Borealis (T CrB and “Blaze Star”) in the constellation Corona Borealis will explode and become visible to the naked eye for several nights. This star system, about 3,000 light-years away, is a recurrent nova, meaning it experiences predictable eruptions. The last time T CrB brightened noticeably was in 1946.
Rising salt levels near Antarctica are altering ocean dynamics, drawing up warm water and accelerating sea ice loss, new satellite data reveal.
Sachi Kitajima Mulkey reports for The New York Times.
In short:
A new study finds increasing ocean salinity near Antarctica is driving warmer water to the surface, which speeds sea ice melt and hinders winter ice formation.
The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used advanced satellite algorithms and ocean buoy data to detect changes in water salinity over the past decade.
Scientists warn the shift may mark a long-term transition in Antarctic ice behavior, with the feedback loop between melting, warming, and salt levels posing broad climate risks.
Key quote:
“We are entering a new system, a new world.”
— Alessandro Silvano, senior scientist at the University of Southampton
Why this matters:
Sea ice acts as the planet’s reflective shield, bouncing solar radiation back into space and helping to regulate Earth’s temperature. The loss of Antarctic sea ice not only exposes darker ocean water that absorbs more heat but also disrupts global ocean currents and weather systems. Rising salinity near Antarctica hints at a larger, destabilizing feedback loop: Warmer waters melt more ice, which then reinforces ocean mixing and heat absorption. This shift threatens to reshape sea level patterns and intensify extreme weather across the globe. As the climate warms, monitoring Antarctic changes becomes increasingly urgent, but recent U.S. cuts to satellite data programs could leave scientists with fewer tools to track these tipping points.
Read more: Melting ice and microplastics signal deepening disruption in Antarctica’s climate system
Roland DG Connect Designer offers easy design tools for beginners and includes a library of images, shapes, fonts, and illustrations.
Roland DGA has released a new software application, Roland DG Connect Designer, which allows users to create print-ready graphics tailored for their Roland DG printers.
As part of the Roland DG Connect software suite, the Designer application—available with the free Basic Roland DG Connect plan—provides three main functions. One of these is a simplified design creation tool intended for users with limited experience in professional design software, such as in-store staff or small business owners. The application streamlines the design process and includes a library of images, shapes, fonts, and illustrations.
A second function is the generation of automated print settings. Instead of having to set detailed print settings in the dedicated VersaWorks 7 RIP software running the printer, Roland DG Connect Designer produces the necessary print settings automatically during the design phase and enables printing to begin immediately once the job is sent to the printer, allowing for a faster, more streamlined workflow.
A third set of capabilities allows for the unique functions of various printers to be incorporated into the design by utilizing modules specific to each device. With Roland DG Connect Designer, users can choose to add the desired design features made possible by their printer and work requirements, and install only the functions they require, for a simpler and more cost-effective operation. Initially, for users of the new DA-640 dimensional surface printer, a DIMENSE module offers preset embossing effects, file preparation, and visualization for creating textured output on the DA-640.
he first ever geostationary satellite to provide 3D profiles for temperature and humidity for Europe launched yesterday [1 July], in the latest phase of a multi-year project to transform weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
The Meteosat Third Generation Sounder (MTG-S1) will be the first ever European sounding satellite in geostationary orbit, joining the imager satellite which launched in 2022 and is now the primary imaging satellite for Europe and providing data to European meteorological organisations, including the Met Office.
The launch, organised by EUMETSAT, will put MTG-S1 into orbit focused on Europe and will provide data to enhance the next generation of weather forecasts. It’s the second satellite as part of a series of six which will revolutionise and safeguard weather forecasting across Europe for the next 20 years.
Met Office, Managing Director of Products and Services Simon Brown is present at the launch and is part of the team that represents the Met Office within EUMETSAT. Speaking ahead of the launch, he yesterday said:
“Our vision is to be the most trusted for weather and climate intelligence and, once available, the more frequent and more detailed satellite data will be assimilated into calculations run on our new supercomputer, providing an extra layer of data to Met Office forecasts to further improve accuracy.
“The MTG mission is a hugely important project, not just for us at the Met Office, but also for forecasters and meteorologists across Europe. This international collaboration is vital in ensuring that recent improvements to forecast accuracy can be safeguarded and enhanced in the coming years.”
MTG-S1 includes an infrared sounder, which will provide the first ever regular 3D profiles for temperature and humidity, adding more data for meteorologists to work with, as well as to be embedded in numerical weather predictions.
Satellite data is the largest contributor to numerical weather prediction accuracy and the ongoing project will both safeguard existing performance, as well as accelerate improvements in the coming years. The space-to-ground profiles will enable more complex calculations and aid understanding of the competing factors at play in the Earth’s atmosphere.
The Infrared Sounder scans Europe every 30 minutes, providing near-real time observations for meteorologists in a marked shift from existing sounder observations, which come from low-earth orbit satellites typically only revisiting Europe a few times a day.
The enhanced detail and frequency of data is crucial to forecasters, according to Met Office Head of Space Applications and Nowcasting R&D Simon Keogh. He yesterday said:
“The infrared sounder represents a marked step-change in data availability for forecasters in Europe.
“The data will further enhance our nowcasting capabilities, which is the forecasting of impactful convective systems at short ranges. Coupled with the imaging satellite that is now providing data, the sounding satellite will allow meteorologists to make more detailed, timely and accurate assessments of the atmosphere prior to severe convective rainfall and thunderstorms, which can be responsible for impactful weather, including flash floods.”
The satellite also hosts the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, by carrying an Ultraviolet, Visible and Near-Infrared spectrometer which will be used for long-term climate monitoring, and which captures data every hour to monitor air quality and pollution over Europe and North Africa.
Harshbir Sangha, Director of Missions and Capabilities at the UK Space Agency, said:
“The data from Sentinel 4 will be pivotal for the UK’s Earth observation sector, particularly users of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, by allowing rapid, hourly forecasting on air quality and pollution.
“We are proud to acknowledge the UK’s critical role in the instrument’s development, with essential characterisation and calibration phases carried out at the RAL Space’s test facility, ensuring Sentinel‑4 meets the exacting standards necessary to support timely, policy-relevant air quality services.”
A live feed of the launch is available online. This link will close at the conclusion of the launch.
Phil Evans, Director-General of EUMETSAT, said:
“MTG-S1 will provide entirely new types of data products that will support specialists across EUMETSAT member states to detect signs of atmospheric instability even before clouds begin to form. Combined with data from the MTG imaging satellites it will, for the first time, offer a space-based view of the full lifecycle of convective storms. This will provide tremendous support to national meteorological services in carrying out their vital work, helping to save lives, reduce disruption, and strengthen resilience.
“The effects of the climate crisis are not distant threats: they are already being felt across Europe – through more frequent storms, longer heatwaves, and shifting climate patterns. MTG-S1 will support more timely warnings, safer travel decisions, more effective emergency response, and support informed action.
“My sincere thanks go to everyone who made MTG-S1 possible – our teams at EUMETSAT, our member states, the European Union, the European Space Agency, national meteorological services, and all our industrial and academic partners. This successful launch is a testament to the strength of European cooperation. We now move to the next phases and preparing the satellite for full operations.”
Post launch, it will take around a year for the first data to be available from the satellite, with further quality assurance tests needed before the new data can be routinely used by meteorologists in Europe.
The next launch in this series, led by EUMETSAT and ESA, is expected in 2026, with a further imaging satellite.
The 21-year-old is a standout name on the FIA’s single-seater pathway for emerging talent in recent seasons, as a race winner and championship contender through his stints in Formula 4, Formula Regional and FIA Formula 3.
Beganovic currently competes in FIA Formula 2, where he has widely impressed in his first full-season campaign, with podium finishes in Bahrain and Imola. He will complete a full day’s running alongside fellow F2 talent Kush Maini in the Mahindra M11Electro around Berlin’s Tempelhof Street Circuit, in what will be his first outing in a Formula E car.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to drive for Mahindra Racing at the Berlin Rookie Test, and to try a Formula E car for the first time.,” said Beganovic. “It’s a great opportunity to get experience and also contribute to the team’s development.
“I’ve been impressed with everything I’ve seen so far, it’s obvious why this is one of the front- running teams in the championship.”
Mahindra Racing CEO & Team Principal, Frederic Bertrand, added: “When analysing our options for the Rookie Test in Berlin, Dino quickly emerged as a front-runner for one of the seats. “It’s a great opportunity for him to sample what Formula E is all about, and we’re all very excited to work together with him to make the most of it.”
The Rookie Test is a day-long annual event, designed to bring together the next generation of Formula E stars for an opportunity to gain valuable experience, hone their craft and impress with a view to future opportunities in world-class motorsport, in current-gen machinery.
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