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    Episode 2 of Knights of Guinevere, the independently produced animated series created by a team led by former Disney animator Dana Terrace, has premiered online. The pilot drew major attention when it launched in September 2025, praised for its animation and dark fantasy storytelling. Fans are reacting to the new episode and speculating about where the story will go next.

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    Hole Punch: a spaceship game built around gravity●Hole Punch: Sling your spaceship around gravitational fieldsYhnScienceSpace37327 min ago

    A new browser game called Hole Punch tasks players with piloting a spaceship by slinging it around gravitational fields, using orbital mechanics rather than straightforward thrust for navigation. The project is drawing attention among developers and game enthusiasts, who are discussing its physics-based movement and minimal design, with many praising the simple but demanding skill of using gravity wells to reach targets.

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    Conservationists taught captive-raised whooping cranes to migrate by having pilots in crane costumes lead the birds along migration routes using ultralight aircraft, an effort known as Operation Migration. The disguise prevented the chicks from imprinting on humans, allowing them to learn routes between breeding and wintering grounds and helping rebuild the endangered species' wild migratory populations.

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    FlyDubai co-pilot aimed plane at Ben-Gurion terminal, UAE says●The FlyDubai co-pilot who is accused of attacking his pilot and attempting to take over their Israel-bound flight last week planned to crash the aircraft into the passenger terminal at Ben-Gurion International Airport, the United Arab Emirates says.βœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    The United Arab Emirates says a FlyDubai co-pilot accused of attacking his pilot and trying to seize control of an Israel-bound flight last week intended to crash the aircraft into the passenger terminal at Ben-Gurion International Airport. The allegation casts the incident as a planned attack rather than an in-flight altercation, and is drawing attention to cockpit security and aviation safety on regional routes.

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    Retail robots ready to scale, Groceryshop 2026 showsβ–ΌGroceryshop 2026 shows that retail robots are ready to scale, use AIβœ‰newsBusinessRetail29 min ago

    Groceryshop 2026, the grocery retail industry conference, has showcased a new generation of retail robots that industry observers say are ready to move beyond pilots to large-scale deployment. The robotics on display increasingly incorporate artificial intelligence, allowing them to handle tasks like shelf monitoring, inventory tracking and customer assistance with greater autonomy than earlier generations of store automation.

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    Two aircraft collided in mid-air near Sassuolo in northern Italy, with one crashing to the ground and its pilot injured, according to la Repubblica. The accident is drawing attention across Italy, with readers following updates on the pilot's condition and the circumstances that brought the two planes together.

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    Sudhir Chaudhary Decodes Flydubai Flight Attack on Live Show●DECODE Live: Sudhir Chaudhary | Flydubai Flight Attack |Captain Smit Co-Pilot Hammami |Jantar Mantarβ–ΆyoutubeWarTerrorism411.4K49 min ago

    Journalist Sudhir Chaudhary hosted a live edition of his DECODE programme focusing on an attack aboard a Flydubai flight. The discussion centred on Captain Smit and co-pilot Hammami, examining what unfolded in the cockpit during the incident. The broadcast also touched on developments at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Viewers have been widely sharing and discussing the episode, driving significant online engagement.

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    High-speed internet extension to reach more Peninsula residentsβ–ΌMore Peninsula residents will be plugged in to high-speed internet with extensionβœ‰newsTechnologyInternet31 min ago

    An extension of high-speed internet service will connect more residents of the Virginia Peninsula, The Virginian-Pilot reports. The move means additional households and businesses in the region will gain access to broadband. Details on the project's funding, timeline and coverage areas have not been outlined in the available coverage, and reaction from residents or officials is not yet known.

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    Flydubai Pilot Confesses in Israel Terror Case●Israel Daily News - October 4, 2026 | Flydubai Terrorist Pilot Confessesβ–ΆyoutubeWarTerrorism458.7K49 min ago

    Israeli news outlets report that a Flydubai pilot has confessed in connection with a terrorism case, according to the October 4, 2026 daily news roundup from Israel. The confession is the latest development in the story, which has drawn wide attention given the pilot's position with the Dubai-based airline. Details of the charges and investigation have not been elaborated in the available reporting.

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    Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport●The co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flydubai jet last week had planned to crash the plane into Tel Aviv's internaMmastodonWorld549 min ago

    The United Arab Emirates' top prosecutor said Friday that a flydubai co-pilot who attacked the captain of a flight last week had intended to crash the aircraft into Tel Aviv's international airport. Details about how the attack was stopped and the co-pilot's motives have not been fully disclosed, but authorities confirmed the plot targeted the Israeli airport.

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    Flydubai Breaks Silence On FZ1073 Attack, Pilot Hailed As Hero●Flydubai Breaks Silence On FZ1073 Terror Attack; Pilot Smit Machchhar Hailed As Heroβ–ΆyoutubeWarTerrorism486.7K49 min ago

    Flydubai has issued a statement addressing flight FZ1073, which the airline links to a terror attack, in its first official response since the incident. Attention has focused on pilot Smit Machchhar, who is being widely praised as a hero for his handling of the situation. Details about casualties, the nature of the attack, and the airline's full account remain limited so far.

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    Boeing 737 MAX Survived Supersonic-Speed Nosediveβ–ΌHow a Boeing 737 MAX Survived a Nosedive Traveling at the Speed of SoundYhnLifeTravel1248 min ago

    A Wall Street Journal report details how a Boeing 737 MAX survived a steep nosedive during which it approached the speed of sound, raising questions about structural limits and flight safety. Readers are discussing how the aircraft endured stresses beyond its certified design and what the episode reveals about Boeing's planes and pilot response.

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    UAE says Flydubai co-pilot plotted suicide attack●UAE: Omani Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attackβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have accused an Omani co-pilot employed by Flydubai of planning a suicide attack. The allegation involves an airline pilot, which is drawing attention to aviation security screening. Details about the suspect, the intended target and how the plot was uncovered have not been fully disclosed in reports so far.

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    HSBC and Ant Digital test AI agents on tokenized deposits●On October 9, 2026, HSBC and Ant Digital Technologies announced a test letting AI agents access... # x402 # aiagents # fMmastodonBusinessBanking238 min ago

    HSBC and Ant Digital Technologies have announced a trial, dated October 9, 2026, allowing AI agents to access bank accounts via tokenized deposits. The pilot uses the x402 protocol standard and raises questions in fintech circles about accountability, with observers asking who judges and authorizes each transaction an AI agent initiates.

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    Google pilots tracking ad clicks to in-store purchases●Google Pilots In-Store Retail Attribution From Click To Wallet 10/09/2026βœ‰newsBusinessRetail39 min ago

    Google has launched a pilot program linking digital ad clicks to in-store retail purchases, closing the loop between online advertising and offline sales through wallet-based payment data. The move is aimed at giving retailers and advertisers clearer attribution for campaigns that drive foot traffic, a long-standing measurement gap in retail marketing.

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    Death Penalty Sought for Flydubai Co-Pilot Over Alleged Attack Plots●Death penalty sought for Flydubai co-pilot, 3 shocking plots resembling the 9/11 terror attacks e...β–ΆyoutubeWarTerrorism315.9K49 min ago

    Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a Flydubai co-pilot accused of involvement in three alleged attack plots described as resembling the 9/11 terror attacks. The case is drawing wide attention because it involves a serving airline pilot and echoes of the 2001 hijackings, raising questions about airline security screening and how the alleged plans were detected.

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    Excellence in Business Leadership Awards return to The Grand in November●Excellence in Business Leadership Awards returns to The Grand in Novemberβœ‰newsBusiness47 min ago

    The Excellence in Business Leadership Awards will once again be held at The Grand in Wausau this November, according to an announcement from the Wausau Pilot & Review. The event honours business leaders in the region, though details on nominees, categories and ticketing have not yet been released.

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    Flydubai co-pilot plotted 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv airport●Flydubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Tel Aviv airport, UAE saysβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    The UAE says a Flydubai co-pilot was planning a 9/11-style attack targeting Tel Aviv's airport. The allegation against an airline employee has drawn attention given the carrier's Dubai base and the sensitivity of aviation security in the region. Details about the suspect, the state of the plot, and any arrests have not yet been made public.

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    Flydubai co-pilot accused of planning attack on Ben Gurion Airport●UAE: Flydubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Ben Gurion Airportβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    Reports from the UAE say a Flydubai co-pilot allegedly planned a September 11-style attack targeting Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. The claim, reported by Israeli media, is drawing attention because it involves an airline pilot from a Gulf state that normalised ties with Israel. Details about the suspect's arrest or the investigation have not yet been confirmed by UAE or Israeli authorities.

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    Melbourne Islamic centre scrutinised over Flydubai pilot's radicalisation●Melbourne Islamic centre in focus over Flydubai pilot’s radicalisationβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    A Melbourne Islamic centre is under scrutiny following reports linking it to the radicalisation of a Flydubai pilot. The Australian Financial Review reported the connection, prompting questions about how the pilot became radicalised and whether the centre played any role. Authorities and community leaders are expected to face pressure to clarify what is known about the case.

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    Prosecutors Say Flydubai Pilot Radicalized in Australia Plotted Aviation Attack●Terrorist Flydubai Pilot Was Radicalized in Australia and Pursued Career in Aviation to Carry Out 9/11-Style Attack, Prosecutors Allegeβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    Prosecutors allege a Flydubai pilot was radicalized in Australia and deliberately pursued a career in aviation in order to carry out a 9/11-style attack. The claim, made in court proceedings, has drawn attention to questions about screening and vetting of airline pilots and to radicalization within Australia. The case remains at the allegations stage, and details about the pilot's identity, arrest, and any planned target have not been widely reported.

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    India's anti-terror agency probes mid-air cockpit attack on flydubai pilot●India's anti-terror agency to probe mid-air cockpit attack on Captain Smit Machchhar aboard flydubai flighβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    India's National Investigation Agency has taken over the case of Captain Smit Machchhar, who was attacked by a passenger aboard a flydubai flight in mid-air. The handover to the anti-terror agency signals authorities are treating the cockpit assault as a potential security matter rather than a routine in-flight incident. The move highlights growing concern over aviation safety and passenger threats on international routes involving India.

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    UAE says flydubai copilot plotted attack on Ben Gurion Airport●UAE confirms flydubai copilot was planning 9/11-style β€˜suicide attack’ on Ben Gurion Airportβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    The UAE has confirmed that a flydubai copilot was planning a 9/11-style suicide attack targeting Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. The announcement, reported by The Times of Israel, is a rare public disclosure of a terrorism plot from the Gulf state and raises questions about vetting of airline crew and aviation security between the UAE and Israel.

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    UAE says Flydubai co-pilot plotted 9/11-style attack on Israel●UAE confirms Flydubai co-pilot planned 9/11-style attack on Israel; Probe finds Muslim Brotherhood links in Australiaβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that a Flydubai co-pilot was planning a 9/11-style attack targeting Israel, according to reports from the region. The announcement also cites an investigation into alleged Muslim Brotherhood links in Australia. The findings have drawn attention to aviation security and suspected extremist networks operating across multiple countries.

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    Indian Pilot Credited With Breaking Diplomatic Deadlock●How One Indian Pilot Accomplished What Diplomacy Alone Couldn't | KAN 11β–ΆyoutubeWorldDiplomacy192.8K1 h ago

    Israeli public broadcaster KAN 11 is highlighting the story of an Indian pilot whose actions, according to the report, achieved what diplomacy alone could not. The piece suggests the pilot's role had a tangible impact where negotiations had stalled, and the story is drawing wide attention, with strong engagement from audiences interested in India-Israel relations and the diplomacy angle.

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    UAE probe: 9/11 inspired flydubai hijacker to become pilot●9/11 attacks inspired flydubai hijacker to become a pilot, UAE probe findsβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    A UAE investigation has found that the man who hijacked a flydubai flight was inspired by the September 11 attacks to pursue a career as a pilot. The finding sheds light on the hijacker's motives and how the 2001 terror attacks continued to influence individuals decades later, prompting scrutiny of airline security and recruitment screening in the region.

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    Flydubai co-pilot radicalised in 2017, UAE says●Flydubai co-pilot Hamam Al-Hammani inspired by 9/11 terror attack, radicalised in 2017: UAEβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    UAE authorities say Hamam Al-Hammani, a Flydubai co-pilot, was radicalised in 2017 and was inspired by the 9/11 terror attacks. The disclosure has raised questions about security vetting in the aviation industry and how radicalisation can go undetected among airline crew members. Further details about any planned attack or the pilot's current status have not been confirmed.

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    Flydubai co-pilot plotted Ben Gurion attack, UAE says●Flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Ben Gurion terminal after two scouting flights, UAE saysβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    The UAE says a Flydubai co-pilot was planning a suicide attack on a terminal at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, and that he carried out two scouting flights before the plot was uncovered. The alleged plan involved the co-pilot using his position to reconnaissance the airport before carrying out the attack. The revelation is likely to raise fresh questions about aviation security screening on flights between the UAE and Israel.

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    Alleged Flydubai Hijacker Cited 9/11 as Pilot Inspiration●Alleged Flydubai Attempted Hijacker Said 9/11 Encouraged Him to Become Pilotβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    The man accused of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight reportedly told investigators that the September 11 attacks inspired him to pursue a career as a pilot. The claim has drawn renewed attention to airline security screening and how someone with such motives was able to train for and access the cockpit.

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    The United Arab Emirates says a Flydubai co-pilot was plotting a suicide attack on Tel Aviv's airport. The announcement, reported by Gulf Business, adds to scrutiny of aviation security between the UAE and Israel, and the alleged plot is expected to draw international attention given the airport's importance and the sensitivity of UAE-Israel relations.

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    UAE probe reveals flydubai co-pilot's motive for terror attack●UAE probe reveals motive behind flydubai co-pilot's terror attackβœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    An investigation by UAE authorities has concluded that the flydubai co-pilot involved in a terror attack acted with a specific motive, now disclosed by officials. The findings shed light on how an airline crew member came to carry out the attack. Details of the probe and the revealed motive are being reported by regional outlets.

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    Flydubai co-pilot reportedly trained for hijack before fatal crash●Flydubai co-pilot β€˜took boxing lessons and watched terror videos before hijackβ€™βœ‰newsWarTerrorism49 min ago

    Reports citing the investigation into the Flydubai Flight 981 crash claim co-pilot Cristian Stoica took boxing lessons and watched terrorism-related videos in the months before the plane went down in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, killing all 62 aboard. Investigators are said to be examining whether he deliberately downed the aircraft, though the airline and officials have disputed or cautioned against such conclusions.

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    Army Report Pushes Congress to Finish ADS-B Mandate●Army Report Underscores Why Congress Must Finish the Job on ADS-B Inβœ‰newsWorldUS Politics1 h ago

    The Air Line Pilots Association is highlighting a new Army report as evidence that Congress must complete legislation requiring ADS-B In avionics, not just the ADS-B Out equipage already mandated. The union argues the technology improves airspace safety and situational awareness, and is pressing lawmakers to finish work on the measure.

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    Rogue Pilots Emerge as a Growing Airline Safety Threat●Rogue Pilots Are a Growing Safety Threat–and No One Knows How to Stop ThemYhnLifeTravel81 h ago

    A Wall Street Journal report says pilots who deliberately misuse aircraft or violate procedures have become one of the biggest emerging threats to airline safety, and regulators and airlines have no clear system to detect or stop them. The story is drawing wide attention on Hacker News, with readers debating screening, mental health oversight and cockpit monitoring.

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    Havana Rose Liu To Star In FX Crime Pilot From Hiro Murai And Wong Kar Wai●Havana Rose Liu Stars In Crime Pilot Ordered By FX From Hiro Murai & Wong Kar Wai https:// lemmy.today/post/61414231MmastodonCultureTelevision21 h ago

    FX has ordered a crime pilot starring Havana Rose Liu, with Hiro Murai and Wong Kar Wai attached. The pairing of the acclaimed filmmaker and the Emmy-winning director behind shows like Atlanta and The Bear, together with the fast-rising young actress, has drawn attention from television fans discussing the unusual collaboration and what the series could become.

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    Flydubai co-pilot accused over alleged attack on Indian captainβ—ΰ°«ΰ±ΰ°²ΰ±ˆΰ°¦ΰ±ΰ°¬ΰ°Ύΰ°―ΰ±GgoogleIN2001 h ago

    Flydubai is at the centre of a reported in-flight incident in which a co-pilot allegedly attacked the Indian captain of an aircraft, prompting India's National Investigation Agency to register a case. Reports citing the co-pilot's statement describe an alleged conspiracy compared to the 9/11 attacks, and the episode involving Smit Machchhar has drawn wide attention.

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    ASEAN's 2027 AI budgets shaped by cost savings, not hype●ASEAN's 2027 AI budgets are being written in line items, not launch events. The spend that survives compresses a workfloMmastodonTechnology11 h ago

    Analysis of ASEAN's 2027 AI budgets argues that spending decisions are being made quietly in line items rather than at flashy launch events. The projects likely to get funded are those that compress a workflow, cut a cloud or token bill, or make a control auditable β€” while adoption numbers are a poor predictor of which pilots survive. The discussion is drawing attention in Singapore and across the region's technology circles.

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