SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13: A Dramatic Display of 33 Raptor Engines and Major Milestones in Reusability

On July 24, 2026, SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle on its thirteenth integrated flight test (IFT-13) from Starbase in South Texas. The mission, featuring the second flight of Version 3 (V3) hardware with Super Heavy Booster 20 and Ship 40, marked another significant step toward fully reusable orbital-class transportation. SpaceX shared striking high-speed footage of the launch, captured from a low angle at the tower. The video dramatically showcases all 33 Raptor 3 engines on the Super Heavy booster igniting simultaneously, producing an intense plume of fire and water vapor from the deluge system as the massive rocket lifted off.

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X has removed 42,000 accounts found to be automating replies with chatbots. The action targets inauthentic engagement that relies on programmatic tools rather than genuine human interaction.

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Hanoi, July 24, 2026 — Vietnam has unveiled a draft decree that would prohibit children under 16 from posting content, commenting, or reacting on social media platforms, in a bid to shield minors from online risks.

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Nairobi, Kenya – Reports are circulating on social media claiming that President William Ruto’s official website has been hacked, with attackers allegedly demanding a ransom. The story gained significant attention on Saturday, July 18, 2026, sparking widespread discussion, skepticism, and humorous reactions online.The claims suggest a fresh cybersecurity breach targeting the Presidency’s digital platform. As of now, there has been no official confirmation or statement from the government regarding this specific incident.

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Rumours that Sendwave is exiting Kenya have spread quickly on social media. The facts are more nuanced: the company has temporarily suspended its digital wallet services in Kenya and is asking users to withdraw their funds by July 27, 2026. Core money transfer services to M-PESA and bank accounts continue normally.

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On July 10, 2026, X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier delivered one of the platform’s most direct public warnings yet. In a reply to user @hrrcnes (hurri), the product chief simply wrote: “This is your last day on X.”

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