# Cosmic Expansion Beyond Light Speed & Six Galaxies Build Early Giant - Space News (Jul 26, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily - Space News Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-space-news-edition-7305666)
Published: 2026-07-26T13:19:40+00:00
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