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A groundbreaking collaboration between VML, Lab-Grown Leather Ltd., and The Organoid Company is underway to create the world's first T. rex leather. Targeting the luxury market with eco-friendly, biodegradable alternatives, the team plans to engineer leather using synthetic DNA modeled on fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex collagen. Products like handbags and car seats are in development, with a flagship item expected by late 2025. However, paleontologists remain doubtful, citing the absence of preserved T. rex DNA and the degraded nature of fossilized collagen. Critics argue the leather will likely resemble that of modern animals, questioning whether the project is more hype than science.

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Elon Musk has renewed criticism of the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program, calling it "obsolete," overly expensive, and ineffective in modern warfare. He argues that crewed aircraft like the F-35 are vulnerable to low-cost drone swarms and no longer represent viable military value. Political commentator Laura Loomer echoed Musk’s concerns, labeling the program a “multi-billion dollar betrayal” of taxpayers and national security. She cited issues with radar, software, and readiness, and accused Lockheed Martin of focusing on ideological agendas over performance. With projected lifetime costs exceeding $2 trillion, critics see the F-35 as a flawed investment in an evolving battlefield.

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A massive power outage hit Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025, briefly affecting parts of France and disrupting life for millions. Trains, traffic systems, internet, and essential services were interrupted, with hospitals relying on generators and many people stranded. Power was largely restored by the next morning, with Spain and Portugal’s grid operators confirming normal operations. The cause remained under investigation, though Spain’s power company cited a strong power flow oscillation and loss of generation, leading to a grid disconnection. Officials ruled out cyberattacks, calling the blackout one of Europe’s most serious power system failures in recent years.

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