SpaceX is set to make its second launch attempt today with Starship V3, following a previous attempt that was aborted due to technical issues. Meanwhile, US Senator Marco Rubio has expressed "slight progress" in Iran peace talks, but rejected a proposed "tolling system" for the Strait of Hormuz. In other news, Google's AI glasses have been tested and found to be nearly ready for release, with users praising their functionality and potential applications.
The Ebola risk has been raised to "very high" in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting concerns about the spread of the disease. In the entertainment world, the latest installment of "The Mandalorian" has performed well at the box office, with Thursday night previews generating $12 million. In sports news, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has been involved in a simulator accident that has raised questions about the safety of racing technology.
In politics, former President Donald Trump has celebrated the departure of Stephen Colbert from CBS, while also taking aim at other late-night hosts. Trump's AI executive order has been pulled, and his organization is seeking to streamline its operations to achieve major goals. In business news, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares sees opportunities for growth through partnerships and the introduction of China-branded vehicles to North America.
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