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‘Portal to space’: the place where astronauts take off and land – in pictures
Every three months in Kazakhstan, a trio of cosmonauts and astronauts head off to the International Space Station – then return in small capsules. What do the locals make of it? Continue reading...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
China declares success as its youngest astronauts reach space
The BBC’s Laura Bicker sees the Shenzhou 19 spacecraft take off in a record year of space exploration.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Female astronaut goes to space but can’t escape online sexism by ‘small men’
Video posted by Emily Calandrelli about awesome view of Earth was flooded with hateful, objectifying comments. There isn’t a galaxy far, far away enough where women can escape sexist online ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
One Direction bandmates arrive to mourn Liam Payne at star's funeral
One Direction star Liam Payne’s funeral was held Wednesday after he died falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
NASA astronauts won't say which one of them got sick after almost 8 months in space
Three NASA astronauts whose prolonged space mission ended with a trip to the hospital last month won't say which one of them got sickTech - ABC News - November 9 -
Astronauts tight-lipped about reason for hospital visit after 235 days in space
Nasa ‘still piecing things together’ two weeks after return from ISS but crew members cite medical privacy. Three Nasa astronauts who were taken to a Florida hospital after returning to Earth ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
‘I’m so not an astronaut!’ Samantha Harvey on her Booker-winning space novel – and the anxiety that drove it
She won the top prize with a time-distorted novel set on the International Space Station. Yet, the writer reveals, Orbital is actually ‘a celebration of Earth’s beauty with a pang of loss’ – ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
European SpaceX rival raises $160 million for reusable capsule to carry astronauts, cargo to space
The Exploration Company announced Monday it has raised $160 million to fuel development of its capsule that is designed to take astronauts and cargo to space stations.Business - CNBC - November 17 -
Where should we place our faith?
At a time of deep uncertainty, we should anchor our confidence in the young people who represent the next generationBusiness - Financial Times - November 2 -
British Land Expects Retail Park Boost as Shops Seek Cheaper Space
British Land expects more shops to move to retail parks to offset anticipated higher costs following the U.K. government’s budget last month.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 20 -
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Pictures show mighty smog choking Lahore
The smog covering Pakistan's second largest city has been captured in satellite images.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
'Conversation' will take place on tax hike compensation - Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader says discussions will involve the chief secretary to the Treasury and the Scottish governmentTop stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral
The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.Top stories - BBC News - November 20 -
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Village in India where Harris is ‘daughter of the land’ on edge as US election looms
Billboards with Harris’s face wishing her good luck erected across sleepy village and daily prayers held at local temple. Kamala Harris may never have visited Thulasendrapuram, a sleepy village ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Where is the land of opportunity voters were promised? Not in Trump’s America.
After billions of dollars in campaign spending by the two major-party candidates, it mostly came down to the price of a loaf of bread.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Where I write . . . John Banville’s place of ‘happy nothingness’
The Irish author needs a blank wall, a wide desk and a menagerie of inanimate creatures — ferocious Chinese dragons and a wooden mouse in a polka-dot frock among them — to workWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
UK landed estates warn Budget tax changes will ‘kill off’ business
Owners of historic houses hit out at changes to inheritance tax and national insuranceBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
Alex Salmond laid to rest in funeral near family home
A private service has been held at Strichen Parish Church in Aberdeenshire.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Trump could take US trade policy all over the place
Unpredictability and an aggressive nationalistic tone are likely to characterise the former president’s approach if he wins againWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Taoiseach announces Irish general election for 29 November
Announcement comes as polls show Simon Harris’s Fine Gael and coalition partners Fianna Fáil in position to win fourth term. Ireland will hold a general election on 29 November, the prime minister, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Bernice King 'glad' Trump inauguration taking place on MLK day
Bernice King, the youngest child of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said that she's "glad" President-elect Trump's inauguration is on the same day as MLK Day, despite that she didn't want Trump to win ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Gears 6 Almost Blasted Off To Space, Says Former Coalition Boss
Space, the final frontier... for Gears of War 6? That apparently was in the cards years ago when former The Coalition head honcho Rod Fergusson was at the studio. However, those plans may have ...Tech - GameSpot - November 4 -
With Dreams of a Lunar Outpost, China Takes New Risks in Space Race With U.S.
China put its space ambitions on display before dawn on Wednesday as it blasted three astronauts into orbit from a remote desert launch center.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Take the plunge: where to soak, steam and sauna in NYC
The bathhouse is back, from old-school hang-outs to sleek new spasWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Restaurants are finally taking price hikes off the menu
The share of restaurant operators who say they’re still raising prices has shrunk this year. Trump’s promised tariffs could influence what comes next.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Ranking last 10 World Series: Dodgers vs. Yankees can't quite live up to hype in 2024 Fall Classic
The Dodgers-Yankees series had high hopes and huge moments, but only lasted five gamesSports - CBS Sports - October 31 -
College Football Playoff picture 2024: Where Texas A&M, Ohio State tier among locks for 12-team bracket
Four teams are in prime position after Week 13 with several others in great shape.Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
‘Transformers’ actor Josh Duhamel wants to learn to live off the land at his Minnesota doomsday prepper home
Duhamel is building a self-sustaining “paradise” where he’s prepared to ride out what ever disaster may occur in the near future.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Panthers rookie TE Ja'Tavion Sanders carted off field after landing on head
Sanders landed on the back of his head after being flipped in the air on a tackle.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Motion picture academy lays off staff at archive and library amid broader restructuring
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is restructuring its archive and library, cutting 16 staff members as part of a strategic effort to consolidate preservation efforts.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31 -
Coastal Carolina installs picture of App State fans flipping off Chanticleers in athletic facility
The Chanticleers are leaning into their rivalry with the MountaineersSports - CBS Sports - November 5 -
2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Ravens close gap in AFC North, Seahawks take over wild NFC West
A look at the playoff standings after most of the Week 12 gamesSports - CBS Sports - Yesterday -
Here are the 28 states where workers are guaranteed time off to vote
Without a federal law ensuring workers can take time off to vote, some states have stepped up with Election Day voting leave laws.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Super Mario Odyssey Is 50% Off For Black Friday - Here's Where To Get It
Super Mario Odyssey $30 (was ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago
