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NVIDIA has made its Alpamayo‑R1 self-driving model publicly available through open-source platforms, including GitHub and Hugging Face. The release lowers barriers for car makers, research institutions, and developers to build or test autonomous vehicle systems without relying on proprietary technology. Alpamayo‑R1 is a vision-language-action (VLA) model that allows vehicles to perceive and understand road scenes, detect obstacles, interpret context, and plan safe driving maneuvers. By providing the model openly, NVIDIA encourages collaboration and faster innovation in autonomous driving technology. The open-source release allows research groups and startups to experiment with advanced AI for self-driving cars. Developers can adapt the model…

Bitcoin plunged on Monday and fell below €75,000 as the wider crypto market extended its steep decline after the October record.Cryptocurrencies entered another month in negative territory as Bitcoin dropped more than 5% in early European trading.Bitcoin reached about €110,000 in early October before it began a long and sharp retreat driven by heavy liquidations and broad sell-offs.The coin lost more than 16% of its value in November and briefly moved toward €74,000.Other major cryptocurrencies also lost value on Monday, with Ethereum and Solana falling more than 5% and continuing the downward trend that started in October.Bitcoin showed short-lived signs…

McLaren blunder hands Verstappen crucial victoryFormula 1 heads into a rare three-driver title showdown after Max Verstappen wins a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix, following a major McLaren strategic error. Lando Norris calls it “not our greatest day,” understating the impact of losing a race that once seemed certain. His championship lead drops to 12 points ahead of Abu Dhabi, while teammate Oscar Piastri falls another four points behind. Piastri stands stunned as a likely win turns into second place, and his second in the standings becomes third. “It’s pretty painful,” he admits. Norris remains favourite because third place in Abu…

The rare Marsh Fritillary butterfly has had a strong year in Northern Ireland, boosted by warm weather and long-term conservation work. Once widespread, the species declined sharply due to changes in farming and loss of its only food plant, Devil’s-bit Scabious. Surveys by Butterfly Conservation show major increases in caterpillar nests on managed sites. One farm saw numbers rise from 24 to 53, another from 24 to 139, and a third from five to 27. Conservation manager Rose Cremin stressed that while good weather helps, proper habitat management is essential. Volunteers and farmers work together each autumn to monitor larval…

A UK government health panel has recommended against introducing prostate cancer screening for most men, saying the harms—mainly high levels of overdiagnosis—would outweigh the benefits. Charities and public figures expressed “deep disappointment” at the decision. Instead, the UK National Screening Committee advised offering screening only to men with confirmed BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene variants, who could be tested every two years between ages 45 and 61. These men face a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, but they represent only a small fraction of the population. The committee said that PSA testing is not reliable enough for widespread use and…

New research reports over 237 cyber operations targeted space infrastructure from 2023 to 2025.Researchers describe how attackers placed space satellites and communications systems under direct cyber assault.A new report states that actors launched 237 operations against the space sector between January 2023 and July 2025 during the Gaza conflict.Analysts at the Center for Security Studies at ETH Zürich compiled information from social media posts, news articles, and cybercrime forums about attacks on the Israeli space sector and international agencies.Attackers triggered the sharpest surge in June 2025 during the Israel-Iran confrontation, when researchers logged 72 operations in one month.This figure represents…

Caracas Denounces “Illegal Aggression” Venezuela strongly condemned Donald Trump after he claimed the country’s airspace should be fully closed. The foreign ministry called it “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials said the United States has no authority to close another nation’s airspace and accused Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat”. The US expanded its military presence near Venezuela and carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it alleged carried drugs, killing more than 80 people. Washington provided no evidence. President Nicolás Maduro said the operations aim to remove him from power. Trump posted on…

Existing home sales in the U.S. increased 1.2 % in October, indicating that more houses are finding buyers despite elevated prices. The rise suggests that demand remains steady in the housing market. Real estate analysts said the increase reflects strong buyer interest and confidence, even as affordability challenges persist. While home prices remain high, some buyers are motivated by low mortgage rates and limited inventory. The gains were observed across several regions, with some areas experiencing stronger activity than others. Analysts noted that while price pressures remain, the sales increase points to ongoing resilience in the housing market. Existing home sales…

Ukraine hit two oil tankers within hours, and the assault immediately preceded the terminal attack.A major Russian oil terminal halted operations after drones hit it during the night.Sea drones struck the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s Novorossiysk terminal at about 4AM, according to local reports. Consecutive Attacks Target Sanctioned Tankers Naval drones hit two tankers in the Black Sea only a few hours earlier.The strikes triggered a broad rescue effort, and coast guard teams saved both crews through fast action.The Gambia-flagged Kairos exploded and burned about 28 nautical miles off Kocaeli province while traveling empty from Egypt to Novorossiysk.Soon after, authorities reported…

Global Fleets Face DisruptionAirbus grounds thousands of planes after discovering intense solar radiation can interfere with flight control computers, causing worldwide delays. Around 6,000 A320-family aircraft are affected, representing half of Airbus’ global fleet. Most jets can return to service after a quick three-hour software update. The UK aviation regulator warns of potential flight delays and cancellations, though airports report limited disruption. October Altitude Incident Leads to DiscoveryAirbus uncovers the problem after investigating an October incident in which a plane flying between the US and Mexico suddenly lost altitude. The JetBlue aircraft makes an emergency landing in Florida after at…