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  • SpaceX launches advanced European weather satellite, lands rocket at sea (photos)

    SpaceX launches advanced European weather satellite, lands rocket at sea (photos)

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket just launched an advanced European weather satellite and aced its landing on a ship at sea.

    The Falcon 9 lifted off from historic Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida today (July 1) at 5:04 p.m. EST (2104 GMT), carrying the MTG-Sounder (MTG-S1) satellite toward geostationary transfer orbit.

    The rocket’s first stage came back to Earth as planned about 8.5 minutes later, touching down on the SpaceX drone ship “Just Read the Instructions,” which was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

    The first stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rests on the deck of a drone ship shortly after launching the MTG-S1 weather satellite. (Image credit: SpaceX)

    It was the ninth launch and landing for this particular booster (which is designated B1085), according to a SpaceX mission description. Among the booster’s previous flights were the Fram2 private astronaut mission, the Crew-9 flight to the International Space Station for NASA and a January 2025 launch that sent two private landers toward the moon: Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and ispace’s Resilience.

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  • Ferrari unveils new 'Amalfi' petrol coupe ahead of EV launch – Reuters

    1. Ferrari unveils new ‘Amalfi’ petrol coupe ahead of EV launch  Reuters
    2. First Look: The 2026 Ferrari Amalfi Wants to Atone For the Roma’s Sins  MotorTrend
    3. Ferrari Amalfi V-8 coupe upgrades entry model with more horsepower  Automotive News
    4. Ferrari Amalfi  Ferrari
    5. Ferrari reintroduces physical buttons to replace haptic surfaces  Autocar

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  • ‘Treasure Tail Shinjuku’ quest walkthrough in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    ‘Treasure Tail Shinjuku’ quest walkthrough in Persona 5 The Phantom X

    As part of the “Treasure Tail: Shinjuku” quest in Persona 5: The Phantom X, you’ll need to help the Orange Tabby Cat find their Orange Tabby Treasures around Shinjuku. The treasure hunt in Shinjuku requires you to pay close attention to each store front as these treasures will make you complete a couple extra steps.

    Here’s where to find every Orange Tabby Treasure in Shinjuku in Persona 5: The Phantom X.

    All Orange Tabby Treasure locations in Shinjuku

    To complete the “Treasure Tail: Shinjuku” side quest, you’ll need to find seven Orange Tabby Treasures. To help you in your search, we’ve made a map of Shinjuku that is marked with the location of each treasure.

    Additionally, you can find a more detailed description of each location in the sections below.

    Orange Tabby Treasure #1 — Beside grey bin

    For the first Orange Tabby Treasure, you’ll need to head up the stairs found northeast of the jewelry store. Walk up to the

    Orange Tabby Treasure #2 — Inside jewelry store

    The second Orange Tabby Treasure is found inside the jewelry store. Enter the store and finish the cutscene to receive the treasure.

    Orange Tabby Treasure #3 — Beside a garbage can

    The third Orange Tabby Treasure can be found beside a garbage can to the south of the capsule machine.

    Orange Tabby Treasure #4 — South of convenience store

    The fourth Orange Tabby Treasure is hidden behind a gray bin south of the convenience store.

    Orange Tabby Treasure #5 — Inside izakaya

    The fifth Orange Tabby Treasure is inside a yellow crate in the izakaya, which is just north of the ramen shop in the southeastern corner. Interact with the izakaya to receive the treasure.

    Orange Tabby Treasure #6 — Behind club sign

    The sixth Orange Tabby Treasure is hidden behind a club sign on the western side of the map.

    Orange Tabby Treasure #7 — Inside restaurant display case

    The seventh Orange Tabby Treasure is located on the northern side of the map in a restaurant’s display case. Interact with the window to head inside the restaurant and grab the treasure.

    Treasure Tail Shinjuku rewards

    Now that you have all of the treasure, return to the the Orange Tabby Cat and complete the quest to receive the following rewards:

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  • Future Shuts Down Laptop Mag As Portfolio Trimming Continues

    Future Shuts Down Laptop Mag As Portfolio Trimming Continues

    Future plc, the U.K.-based digital publishing company, shut down the 33-year-old consumer technology publisher Laptop Mag on Tuesday, a move that continues the company’s quiet consolidation of its brand portfolio. 

    Fewer than 10 staffers were affected by the closure, which was communicated Tuesday in a brief Zoom meeting with employees, according to a recording of the meeting obtained by ADWEEK. The Verge first reported the closure.

    A company spokesperson declined to comment.

    “After careful consideration and a review of our long-term strategy, we’ve made the decision to close the Laptop Mag business effective today,” Faisal Alani, global brand director at Future plc., told staff.

    The shutdown is part of a broader retrenchment strategy. In May, newly appointed chief executive Kevin Li Ying disclosed in Future’s half-year earnings that the company had shuttered 19 underperforming brands in fiscal year 2024, followed by four more in the first half of 2025. 

    The closures, which included niche verticals and smaller tech titles, were described as “immaterial to revenue and profit.” Laptop Mag, which reviewed computers, accessories, and consumer electronics, was one of those smaller brands. 

    The decision to wind down Laptop Mag comes amid ongoing commercial headwinds for Future. 

    In its May earnings report, the company revealed a 3% year-over-year decline in revenue, largely driven by softness in U.S. advertising and a weaker pound. And its business, which like other media firms built around Google search, has been impacted by dramatic shifts in consumer behavior, according to a person familiar with its traffic.

    The publisher has also made headlines for leadership turmoil. 

    Jon Steinberg, the former BuzzFeed and Cheddar executive who joined Future as CEO in April 2023, abruptly stepped down at the end of March 2025, less than two years into the role. Steinberg had helped lead the initial brand rationalization push, which aimed to streamline Future’s portfolio and double down on high-margin verticals.

    His departure prompted investor concern and a 10% drop in Future’s share price on the day it was announced. Chief Financial Officer Penny Ladkin-Brand also stepped down, adding to the uncertainty around the company’s direction.

    The shutdown of Laptop Mag fits squarely within the dominant M&A and restructuring trend seen across digital media this year: portfolio paring. 

    As publishers contend with declining referral traffic, shifting ad markets, and the rise of AI-driven content, many have moved away from volume and scale in favor of leaner, more profitable operations.

    “This is the year of cleaning house,” a media investment banker told ADWEEK in May. “Most of the M&A we’re seeing in 2025 is not expansion—it’s contraction.”

  • Mercedes Bids Farewell To The AMG CLA 45 S With A Final Flashy Package

    Mercedes Bids Farewell To The AMG CLA 45 S With A Final Flashy Package

    With the new Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class having been revealed, it’s not a huge surprise that the company has prepared a send-off for the hottest version of the old model. It’s the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S Final Edition, and it gives the little sports sedan (or coupe as Mercedes insists on calling it) a bit of extra flash before leaving the dealer lots forever. What is a little surprising, and frankly a little funny, is that the US only just got the Edition 1, as in the first edition, of the CLA 45 S last year. It highlights a rather short run for the tiny monster in America.

    Mercedes-Benz

    Founded

    June 1926

    Founder

    Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach, and Emil Jellinek

    Headquarters

    Stuttgart, Germany

    Owned By

    Daimler AG

    Current CEO

    Ola Källenius

    America Didn’t Get The CLA 45 S At First

    Now you may be a little confused as to why the US got the CLA 45 S Edition 1 so late in the sedan’s life span, afterall, we’ve had CLA 45s since 2020. Those didn’t have the all-important “S” suffix, which also came with more power. The regular 45 made 382 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque, whereas the 45 S made 416 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes didn’t see fit to give us the S until later. It announced the introduction with a light refresh in 2023, and the Edition 1 came along with it. Then, those Edition 1 cars didn’t arrive until 2024. As a result, the US will have only had the most potent CLA 45 for a couple of years, and we’re in the situation where we’ve seen first and final editions of vehicles launched within the same time frame.

    The Final Edition Isn’t Hugely Exciting

    There’s not really such a thing as a boring 400-horsepower compact sedan. However, the additions Mercedes selected for this Final Edition aren’t exactly exhilarating. It’s really just a styling exercise. The car is available in either matte grey or gloss black, and it features exclusive forged 19-inch wheels. The wheels are finished in gloss black with a yellow rim edges and matching center caps. They go along with black and yellow door graphics and yellow logos on black mirror caps. The design theme carries to the inside that features black leatherette and faux suede along with yellow constrast stitching and embroidery, plus aluminum dash trim. It even has matching black and yellow floor mats and side sills. No changes to the powertrain or suspension are offered, but there is an optional AMG Aerodynamics Package that gives the car a more aggressive body kit. It’s also available either as a sedan or a wagon.

    Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class taillight

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    The next baby AMG will have as much power as an M3, punching way above its weight (figuratively anyway).

    Mercedes didn’t give any pricing for the car, but it is available to order now through the end of the year. This seems to indicate that the production number hasn’t been capped like some special editions. For instance, the CLA 45 S Edition 1 in the US was restricted to just 25 examples. The Final Edition hasn’t been announced for the US, though, so these Final Edition cars may be limited to just Europe.

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  • Pierre Gasly reflects on ‘frustrating’ result in Austria as Franco Colapinto explains Oscar Piastri ‘blind spot’ moment

    Pierre Gasly reflects on ‘frustrating’ result in Austria as Franco Colapinto explains Oscar Piastri ‘blind spot’ moment

    Pierre Gasly endured a “long” and “frustrating” Austrian Grand Prix as the Alpine driver was unable to capitalise on a strong start, coming home 13th while team mate Franco Colapinto finished two places further back.

    With Gasly running sixth at the end of the opening lap in Spielberg, there were high hopes for a significant number of points for Alpine. However, after starting on the soft tyres, the Frenchman was forced into an early pit stop – with his race unravelling afterwards.

    Calling it “a very disappointing afternoon,” Gasly was unable to explain why he then could not extract much pace from either the hard or medium compound tyres on Sunday, despite the majority of the teams going well on those compounds.

    “We have a lot to understand and analyse as I just felt a lack of grip all race and really struggled across all the stints,” Gasly said.

    “I am not sure why, maybe some damage to the car, maybe not, but we need to review this one in detail as it was a very long afternoon and a frustrating outcome.

    “We had a very good start, up to sixth place at the end of the first lap. After that, there is not much to say other than it being a difficult race.

    “We move onto Silverstone straight away now for the home race of Enstone. It is always a fantastic event and one I look forward to going to, this time aiming to bounce back from this tough weekend.”

    Gasly wasn’t the only frustrated Alpine driver at the end of a hot race in Austria, with Colapinto also enduring a long afternoon. He was tagged into a spin by Yuki Tsunoda at one point, and then picked up a five-second penalty for forcing Oscar Piastri off the track.

    “I had the incident with Tsunoda at Turn 4, which set us back a bit and lost us some time,” said Colapinto. “Yuki came to me and said sorry afterwards, but it’s a pity as the car felt different following the contact, potentially due to some damage.”

    On his moment with Piastri, who was lapping him at the time, Colapinto explained: “He was in my blind spot. After the contact with Tsunoda, I just wanted to pass him and I was not really focused on Oscar.”

    Alpine remain rooted to the bottom of the Teams’ Championship table, 15 points adrift of Kick Sauber, who managed to score with both cars in Austria.

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  • Kirkland Advises Vitruvian Partners on Investment in Cato Networks | News

    Kirkland & Ellis advised Vitruvian Partners on co-leading a Series G funding round investment in Cato Networks. The transaction raised $359 million. Vitruvian and ION Crossover Partners co-led the transaction as new investors alongside Lightspeed Venture Partners, Acrew Capital and Adams Street Partners. The investment brings Cato’s valuation to more than $4.8 billion and total funding to more than $1 billion, a significant milestone in the company’s mission to redefine enterprise security for the digital and AI era.

    Read the transaction press release

    The Kirkland team included corporate lawyers Adam Phillips, Walton Dumas, Aneeq Durrani and Jeremy Wilkins.

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  • Metformin May Boost PFS in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Study Finds

    Metformin May Boost PFS in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Study Finds

    Metformin use was associated with a significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) during first-line treatment with 5-fluorouracil-based chemotherapy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), according to one study.1 Although no overall survival (OS) benefit was observed, the findings suggest a potential role for metformin as an adjunct to systemic therapy in mCRC.

    Metformin use may enhance progression-free survival in patients receiving first-line systemic therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer. | Image credit: luchschenF – stock.adobe.com

    The single-center retrospective cohort study is published in In Vivo.

    “In our study, we aimed to investigate the effect of metformin use on survival and prognosis in patients with mCRC with the hypothesis that liver kinase B1-related AMPK [AMP-activated protein kinase] activation and mTOR [mammalian Target of Rapamycin] inhibition can increase the response to first-line systemic treatment.”

    A growing body of evidence suggests that metformin may reduce the risk of developing various cancers, including CRC.2 Proposed mechanisms include inhibition of tumor cell proliferation, activation of AMP-activated protein kinase, and reduction of insulin and glucose levels, all of which may contribute to a less favorable environment for tumor growth. These findings support the investigation of metformin as a potential chemopreventive and therapeutic agent in CRC.

    The cohort study evaluated adult patients aged 18 years and older with mCRC who had received first-line systemic therapy at a single academic oncology clinic between January 2010 and December 2022.1 Eligible patients were treated with 5-fluorouracil-based chemotherapy combined with either anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapy for RAS wild-type tumors or anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy for both RAS-mutant and wild-type tumors.

    Patients were excluded if they lacked a pathological diagnosis of mCRC, had other malignancies, experienced recurrence within 6 months of adjuvant therapy, or had missing data on comorbidities, drug use, or metastatic sites. Collected variables included age, primary tumor sidedness, comorbidities, metastatic sites, treatment regimens, time to progression, and OS.

    Among the 134 patients included in the study, the median age was 59.5 years, 89 were male, and 23.9% had a diagnosis of diabetes. Use of metformin was associated with a statistically significant improvement in PFS, with a median PFS of 14.0 months compared with 9.9 months in nonusers (P = .04). However, no significant difference was observed in OS, with median OS of 20.7 months in metformin users compared with 19.5 months in nonusers (P = .76).

    Furthermore, the analysis identified metformin usage (HR, 0.62; P = .04) and anti-EGFR therapy (HR, 0.54; P < .01) as factors significantly associated with improved PFS.

    However, the researchers noted several study limitations. First, its retrospective design limited the ability to establish causal relationships. Additionally, all patients who used metformin also had diabetes, a condition that may independently influence survival outcomes and treatment response. The relatively small sample size further limited the statistical power and generalizability of the findings. Moreover, the study population was restricted to patients receiving biological agents in combination with 5-fluorouracil, excluding those on other treatment regimens.

    Despite these limitations, the researchers believe the study suggests that metformin may help to increase survival in patients with mCRC.

    “Although diabetes leads to a poorer prognosis for colorectal cancer, metformin also positively affected the prognosis in these patients,” wrote the researchers. “Further studies are needed to identify the potential role of metformin use in mCRC treatment and confirm our results.”

    References

    1. Erdat EC, Yalciner M, Geris Y, et al. The effect of metformin usage in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer receiving first-line systemic therapy. In Vivo. 2025;39(4):2349-2356. doi:10.21873/invivo.14032

    2. Higurashi T, Nakajima A. Metformin and colorectal cancer. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2018;9:622. doi:10.3389/fendo.2018.00622

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  • Super-Bright Galaxy Photo Shows How Webb Compares Against Hubble

    Super-Bright Galaxy Photo Shows How Webb Compares Against Hubble

    This image of Messier 82 combines data captured by the James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam and MIRI instruments. The bright central portion is the galaxy’s hub of star formation, a spectacular sight that Hubble cannot capture in this level of detail.

    The James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) latest target is Messier 82 (M82), also known as the Cigar Galaxy. The nearby galaxy is five times more luminous than the Milky Way. It has previously been photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope, providing a great way to measure the two active space telescopes against each other.

    While both JWST and Hubble have unique strengths, it is always fascinating to see how they see the same cosmic targets. In the case of M82, Webb’s excellent infrared camera technology can peer through the galaxy’s thick, dusty clouds, showing a remarkably bright, jaw-dropping hotbed of activity.

    In Hubble’s visible light image, which is still spectacular, shows a lot of detail, but it’s impossible to see the stellar nursery where M82’s many young stars are formed. Webb, on the other hand, peels back the curtain, exposing a hotbed of activity.

    A cosmic scene showing a bright, colorful galaxy with dense dust lanes, glowing purple and orange clouds, and scattered stars against the dark backdrop of space.
    When Hubble captured this image of M82, it was the most detailed view ever of the galaxy’s core.

    Researchers are fascinated by M82’s relatively fast rate of new star formation, which far outpaces the expected rate based on its mass. Thanks to images like what JWST can capture, scientists can work to unravel the Universe’s cosmic mysteries. The leading theory now is that M82’s neighbor, the large spiral galaxy M81, interacted with M82 and sent the galaxy an influx of gas. This gas has the raw materials required for star formation.

    M82 has more than 100 super star clusters, some of which are still forming, per the European Space Agency (ESA). Super star clusters, as evidenced by the name, are more massive and brighter than regular star clusters and can have hundreds of thousands of stars each.

    A bright, glowing central area with swirling clouds of blue, white, red, and orange, resembling an explosion or nebula in space with light radiating outward.
    M82 as seen just by Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI)

    Researchers have used Webb’s new data to identify plumes of material, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These PAH molecules can be used to trace star formation.

    “Each plume is only about 160 light-years wide, and the Webb images show that these plumes are made up of multiple individual clouds that are 16–49 light-years across — an incredible level of detail enabled by Webb’s sensitive instruments,” ESA explains.

    Image credits: Webb image by ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Bolatto. Hubble image by ESA/Hubble & NASA.

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  • Netflix and NASA partner to bring live streams to subscribers

    Netflix and NASA partner to bring live streams to subscribers

    Netflix subscribers and NASA superfans are getting a special treat just in time for the summer, as the two join forces to bring live space programming right to the streaming platform.

    Coming soon, subscribers will be able to watch NASA’s free streaming content, currently offered through its service NASA+, on Netflix, including rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage, and live views beamed down from the International Space Station (ISS).

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    The space organization launched NASA+ in 2023, a free, on-demand streaming service that provides space fans with a one-stop shop for all of the federal agency’s headline-generating missions, documentaries, and other original content. NASA+ is available on desktop and through the NASA app, as well as Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku’s NASA channel.

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    Behind the scenes, Netflix has pivoted to more live content, including obtaining the rights to live sports coverage, like the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and WWE’s Raw. Netflix is also overhauling its user experience, which will involve a new, streamlined homepage and recommendations, AI-powered search, and a potential vertical video feed that will play show and movie clips similar to TikTok’s FYP.

    “The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience,” said general manager of NASA+ Rebecca Sirmons. “Together, we’re committed to a Golden Age of Innovation and Exploration — inspiring new generations — right from the comfort of their couch or in the palm of their hand from their phone.”

    Don’t have Netflix? Want even more space content? Watch Mashable’s Earth livestream, brought to you by the ISS and a partnership with Earth/space live streaming company Sen.

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