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Brazil approves United’s $100M investment in Azul, clearing way for deeper U.S.–Brazil airline ties

Brazil's regulators have approved United Airlines' $100 million investment in Azul, removing a key regulatory hurdle and enabling closer commercial and financial ties between the U.S. carrier and the Brazilian airline. The move supports Azul's restructuring and recapitalization under U.S. Chapter 11.

2026-02-12T14:14:36.639272-08:00
defense   Aircraft Carrier   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Diana Stancy

US Navy to Deploy Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel with USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group to Test Tailored Force Pairing

By Breaking Defense: Vice Adm. Brendan McLane said that a medium unmanned surface vessel will deploy alongside the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt and its strike group that is set to get underway later this year.

2026-02-12T14:35:57.259099-08:00
space   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
Science Daily

NASA scientists say meteorites can’t explain mysterious organic compounds on Mars

By Science Daily: Scientists studying a rock sample collected by NASA’s Curiosity rover have uncovered something tantalizing: the largest organic molecules ever detected on Mars.

Also: thedebrief.org, Science Alert and dailygalaxy.com
2026-02-12T06:53:34.749322-08:00