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NASA launched the KREPE-3 experiment, testing 12 capsules with 3D-printed thermal shields during atmospheric reentry. These capsules aboard Cygnus XL 24 collect real-time data to prepare astronaut protection for lunar and Martian returns.
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Jeans, the world's most worn garment, are often discarded after about three years. A French company recycles them into healthy insulation that protects against cold, heat, and noise, lasting at least 50 years.
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In an interview with Corriere della Sera, ECB board member Piero Cipollone states the digital euro will complement, not replace, cash and may launch in 2029 to offer a public alternative to card payments, reducing costs for small merchants.
Business · 3 min read
At its September 9-10, 2026 meeting, the ECB noted rising inflation expectations in the eurozone driven by energy prices and Middle East tensions. Markets foresee prolonged inflation and interest rate hikes, with terminal rates above 3%.
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French group Mistral introduced its new AI model, Large 4, aiming to reinforce its leading position in Europe against Chinese competitors, though the gap with the US remains.
Business · 3 min read
Meta's infrastructure head Santosh Janardhan details the importance of data centers in AI development, covering their role, energy consumption, and technology choices.
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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu assured that the Education Ministry faced no budget cuts in the recent proposal, emphasizing the need to reduce the public deficit to 5%. This comes amid ongoing student protests and IMF calls for fiscal discipline.
Business · 3 min read
Food inflation in Italy hits 4.2% year-on-year, prompting Giorgia Meloni's government to ask the European Commission to place the issue on the Ecofin Council agenda for October 9, seeking budget flexibility to aid businesses and households.
Business · 1 min read
The European Commission has adopted measures to prepare the EU for future enlargements by adapting governance, policies, and budget, while reinforcing fundamental values and the rule of law.
Business · 3 min read
The euro dropped to a 17-month low against the US dollar amid fears over French public debt management. Meanwhile, global oil prices fell despite Middle East tensions following the G7's release of strategic reserves.
Business · 3 min read
Kpler reports that Middle East crude oil exports surpassed pre-war average levels on certain days in the last week of September, despite tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. However, the recovery remains fragile due to attacks on vessels, supply tensions, and high pump prices.
Business · 3 min read
A scientific study published on October 5 highlights an unprecedented rise in poverty in France, especially regarding access to food and housing, based on unique data from Restos du Cœur.
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